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Canora’s new mayor will be chosen in a byelection to be held on August 28 in town council chambers, with advance polling on August 24. The four candidates in the running for the position are: Michael Kwas, Bill Reaume, Kerry Trask and Jim Vewchar.

The world has changed in 50 years, but the Yorkton Creators 4H Club has stayed steady through all of them. The club recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a celebration at York Lake.

Avid gardeners and flower growers prepared for the annual Sturgis Horticultural show that is scheduled for tomorrow (August 16) with a workshop held on August 1.

Induction ceremonies held on Nipawin

On Thursday, August 15th at approximately 1:00 p.m. members from the La Ronge RCMP Detachment responded to a complaint of a head-on, two vehicle motor vehicle collision on highway #2 approximately 30km South of La Ronge, Saskatchewan.

On Sunday, August 11th, there was a gathering of “mature” teammates from the Bredenbury Senior Hockey Club (circa. 1976-77). The get together was held at the Ewen and Shirley Morrison residence in Saltcoats.

Set to host playoff tourney next

Brings fiscal year total to $9.5 million

The Yorkton Gardener’s Market is in full swing, and every Saturday morning, rain or shine, gardeners bring produce and home-cooked goods to sell. Sellers recommend showing up early for the best selection.

The RCMP knows they might be scary to some kids, and they don’t want to be. The Big Brothers Big Sisters Kids ‘n’ Kops program gets police and kids together, having fun, and learning about each other.