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A former Kamsack resident is one of 10 graduating students of the University of Regina’s faculty of fine arts who had a show at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina March 17 to April 1.

A story by a Kamsack woman is included in a recently-published book of “stories from 30 magnificent women who have risen against the odds.

Shane Nelson of Preeceville won the award for the biggest fish caught at the Nelson Lake ice fishing derby on March 24. The Endeavour Eagles club sponsored the second-time derby.

A couple who has recently made Kamsack their home has opened the doors to a new business on Kamsack’s main street in what is still remembered by many as the “former SaskPower building.

The Preeceville School has created a lot of excitement within the school and community with the hatching and raising of rainbow trout. The school is participating in the program for the second year.

The old Saskatchewan Wheat Pool elevator located on the west side of Canora was demolished on March 27 by Adair’s Demolition and Excavating.

A Cote First Nation athlete who had millions of pairs of eyes watching her every move during the PyeongChang Olympics in February paid a visit to Keeseekoose First Nation last week. Wearing the No.

The month of April was declared daffodil month by the Canadian Cancer Society. Volunteers will be busy delivering and selling bright, yellow daffodils to help raise money to support the fight against cancer, according to the cancer web site.

Mary Umrysh, who was born and raised in Canora, celebrated her 100 th birthday on March 24 at her residence in Brampton, Ont. with family members and fellow residents.

Award winners to be honored later this month