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City seeking FCM grant dollars

City seeking FCM grant dollars

Yorkton Council is hoping to acquire a grant to help the City with its asset management plan. At Council’s regular meeting, held last Tuesday, (Aug.
Lovely weather for the sixth annual Strawberry Social

Lovely weather for the sixth annual Strawberry Social

New playground equipment installed for new combined Sturgis school

New playground equipment installed for new combined Sturgis school

The newly renamed Sturgis Composite School received an interior and exterior makeover to accommodate the elementary students into the existing high school.
Youngsters have fun while learning about fire fighting at Kids Korner Youth Centre

Youngsters have fun while learning about fire fighting at Kids Korner Youth Centre

Kids Korner hosted a junior firefighter challenge course on July 19, which was open to children aged three to 15. The Canora in Bloom event was co-sponsored by Kids Korner and the Canora fire department.
Multi-community chamber of commerce involved in beautification projects

Multi-community chamber of commerce involved in beautification projects

The Hwy 49 East Chamber of Commerce is a result of the early stages of amalgamation of the chambers of commerce at Norquay, Pelly, Hyas and Stenen.
Ham radio operators to gather at amateur festival

Ham radio operators to gather at amateur festival

Amateur radio operators in the area will be joining others in a Parkland Amateur Radio Club ham festival on August 12.
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.