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Town of Preeceville approves numerous items

Town of Preeceville council acknowledged its council committee and board appointments during the December 12 regular council meeting, according to the minutes.
Snowarama 2019 a huge success

Snowarama 2019 a huge success

The 2019 edition of Snowarama was a success in spite of the very cold temperatures that greeted participants Saturday. The event still has 156 riders braving the frigid conditions, combining to raise $141,000.
Yorkton and Churchbridge Co-Ops amalgamate

Yorkton and Churchbridge Co-Ops amalgamate

The amalgamated Churchbridge and Yorkton Co-ops have a new name. The two co-operatives associations which voted to join forces last November have become the Legacy Co-op Association Ltd.
‘Coffee with City Council’ seeks steam

‘Coffee with City Council’ seeks steam

When Yorkton Councillor Darcy Zaharia began promoting a ‘Coffee with City Council’ he was hoping an informal setting might offer a fresh way to address the issues some residents might have.
Tornado Hunter holds camera workshop

Tornado Hunter holds camera workshop

There are some very basic things to follow to get better photographs. Greg Johnson, who is best-known as The Tornado Hunter held a camera workshop for beginners at Windy Acres Retreat near Yorkton this week.

Shots fired on Keeseekoose FN and five arrested

Five individuals have been charged with numerous offences after an incident on the Keeseekoose First Nation (FN). On January 26 at approximately 5:30 a.m.

Town Council discusses importance of the KamKids Daycare

The submission of information from KamKids Daycare regarding its importance to the community and the final report from the tree planting project along the river were among the items of concern to town council at its regular meeting on January 14.

Preeceville town council approves committee and board appointments

The Town of Preeceville approved its committee and board appointments at its December meeting, according to Lorelei Karcha, Town of Preeceville administrator.
Norquay resident celebrates 100th birthday

Norquay resident celebrates 100th birthday

A come and go tea was held in Norquay recently in celebration of a resident who reached a milestone birthday. Nellie Matiece was honoured on January 12 at the Evergreen Place common room on the occasion of her 100 th birthday.
History Corner: Horseback Preacher in 1902

History Corner: Horseback Preacher in 1902

As a student minister in1902, Rob McKay’s summer job was to be an itinerant representative of the Presbyterian Church in the wilds of the then North West Territories, now east-central Saskatchewan.