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Hiring a new water treatment plant operator and entering into a sign corridor agreement with a local church were among the items of concern to town council at its regular meeting on September 19.

As principal of Keeseekoose Chiefs Education Centre, Richard Fiddler points to three programs being undertaken this year as indicators that the school is broadening its reach as a centre for learning.

Concert seekers enjoyed the Celtic concert featuring the musical duo of Darrel and Saskia Delaronde, who perform as The Great Plains. The Trinity United Church in Preeceville sponsored the concert on September 30 to a packed house.

On September 23, a community prayer breakfast, sponsored by the Canora Ministerial Association, was held at the Canora Legion Dugout to honour and pray for the mayor and town council. Rev.

As the Kamsack fire chief is to retire at the end of the month, town council has decided to create a new position: that of a paid fire chief who will also be responsible as the EMO co-ordinator and bylaw enforcement officer.

Taking advantage of a beautiful day, the Terry Fox Run was held at the Canora Composite School (CCS) on September 28.

A ribbon was cut last week to mark the grand opening of Parkland College’s new Kamsack Training Centre. Over the summer, the College had moved from its former location at Crowstand Centre to the Kamsack Shopping Plaza on First Street.

The Town of Preeceville hosted a cultural day with many community members showcasing elements of the many cultures in and around the community.

Leona Kitchen of Canora was presented with the SaskEnergy Volunteer Champion Award on September 28 at Kids Korner in Canora by Jennifer Ellarma, co-ordinator of communications and funds development for the Saskatchewan Soccer Association (SSA).