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A grain elevator constructed in 1908 by the Doukhobor settlers of the community has received both federal and provincial heritage property designations.

Members of the committee which brought the Veregin Hall back to life are in fundraiser mode on a year-round basis.

After a successful joint food drive throughout Canora by the Canora air cadets and the Canora and District Fire Department, the food items were donated to the Filling the Gap Foodbank on October 3 at the Canora branch of the Parkland Regional Library

A Regina-based blues and rock and roll band has a connection to Kamsack and a signature look: tailored jackets, leather overcoats, denim tuxedos, silk scarfs, bell-bottom trousers, ripped jeans, leather boots, collared shirts and Converse.

The Preeceville LTC (Long Term Care) auxiliary hosted the annual Region 6 Rally with six auxiliaries in attendance. The rally was held at the Preeceville Club 60 on September 20. The theme for the rally was Let's Be Happy with Who We Are.

The Canora branch of the CIBC raised over $1,700 in the 2018 Run for the Cure in its continuing efforts to fight breast cancer. The eighth annual book sale raised over $765, said Elly Carlson, branch spokesperson for the effort.

The residents of Kamsack were able to contribute to the Kamsack Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) just by fuelling up their vehicles on September 18.

The Preeceville and District Heritage Museum hosted its windup with a pie and coffee party on October 5. "While it was cool and damp outside it was warm inside.

In 2018, the Canora and District Fire Department is recognizing its 110 th anniversary during Fire Prevention Week.

The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society invites you to their next general meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in the History Room at the Yorkton Public Library.