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Parade creates a visual celebration of Canada 150 in Canora

Parade creates a visual celebration of Canada 150 in Canora

The parade through downtown Canora on July 22 involved a number of entries which brought to mind different periods and people in Canada’s 150-year history, including the history of Canora.
World’s “most famous dress” displayed at Yorkton Save-On-Foods

World’s “most famous dress” displayed at Yorkton Save-On-Foods

On July 18 a piece of history, now owned by Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, was on display at the new Save-On-Foods grocery store in Yorkton. Marilyn Monroe wore an iconic dress at John F.
Trapper association hosts summer rendezvous at Lady Lake

Trapper association hosts summer rendezvous at Lady Lake

The Saskatchewan Trappers Association hosted a two-day fun rendezvous that featured numerous events showcasing different traps, techniques and fur bearing animals found in the area.
Outdoor non-denominational church service kicks off Canora in Bloom

Outdoor non-denominational church service kicks off Canora in Bloom

An outdoor non-denominational church service on July 16 at the town hall started the week-long Canora in Bloom celebration. Rev. Brett Watson welcomed the gathering for the church service to kick off Canora in Bloom.
Centennial of Veregin Prayer Home celebrated during Heritage Day

Centennial of Veregin Prayer Home celebrated during Heritage Day

The visitors have “enhanced the Doukhobor spirit in all of us,” Walter Ostoforoff of Canora, chair of the National Doukhobor Heritage Village, said July 15 during the program held to celebrate Doukhobor culture and the centennial of the village’s pra
Culturally appropriated piano classics concert in Preeceville

Culturally appropriated piano classics concert in Preeceville

Accomplished pianist Samuel Deason and Rhea Kim, both of Saskatoon, have taken a strong stance on the subject of cultural appropriation.
Tree planting project makes Canora greener and more beautiful

Tree planting project makes Canora greener and more beautiful

The CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up tree planting ceremony took place at the Chase Kraynick Splash Park on July 17, during Canora in Bloom.
Dutch elm disease detected in 25 Kamsack trees

Dutch elm disease detected in 25 Kamsack trees

Kamsack is losing 25 of its big, beautiful, century-old, leafy green, shade-providing elm trees that line its streets and avenues.
Sturgis youth received special gift from Saskatchewan Roughrider

Sturgis youth received special gift from Saskatchewan Roughrider

Paige Hansen and her mother Michelle, both of Sturgis, and her aunt Alisa Worobetz of Saskatoon have been Saskatchewan Roughrider fans for five years and have showed their support at each home game.
Week-long Canora in Bloom and Canada 150 celebration lights up Canora

Week-long Canora in Bloom and Canada 150 celebration lights up Canora

After months of planning and preparation, the Canora in Bloom and Canada 150 celebration took place in Canora from July 16 to 22.