Local News

The Canora & District fire department was recently awarded a new thermal imaging camera (TIC), thanks to the generousity of the Prince Albert Firefighters Association, said Mike Doogan, Canora fire chief, in an interview last week.

Individuals of all ages were welcomed to join in the fun of celebrating Canada 150 in Sturgis. The main feature was a fun bicycle parade with children and adults riding their decorated bicycles through the streets of the Town of Sturgis on August 20.

A man described as a “run of the mill community resident” is the 2016 recipient of the Garden of Saskatchewan Citizen’s ring.

Avid archers were encouraged to aim at numerous 3D archery targets near Preeceville on August 19 and 20.

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.