Local News

The 76 th anniversary of the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes was celebrated in the annual pilgrimage in Rama on August 14 and 15, said Mary Kowalyshen, an event organizer.

A public grand opening ceremony was held on August 13 in honour of the Horizon Project, the outdoor patio-and-gazebo structure built as an attachment to the Kamsack and District Nursing Home (KDNH).

Assiniboine River Archery Club holds another successful 3-D shoot The Assiniboine River Archery Club held its annual 3-D shoot on August 12 and 13 at the Dale and Chad Swetlishnoff farm near Canora, said Desiree Owchar, club president.

A former chief of Cote First Nation is being honoured by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) by re-naming the Saskatchewan First Nation summer and winter Games as the Tony Cote First Nations Summer Games and the Tony Cote First Nati

The Sturgis seventh annual charity run was another huge success, according to Ron Descalchuk, one of the organizers. The weekend was held at the yard of Ron and Rose Descalchuk, located three kilometers west of Sturgis along Highway No.

It is estimated that 750 people attended the fourth annual Smoke on the Water event at Duck Mountain Provincial Park on August 4.

The family of the late Marvin Sando helped preserve his memory in a special researched booklet that chronicled their uncle’s short life up until he was killed in action in the Second World War on September 16, 1944.

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.

Kamsack area residents have until tomorrow to support a nomination which could result in a prize of $250,000 to enhance the Kamsack Swimming Pool.