Local News

In a byelection held to fill the vacant position of mayor in the Village of Pelly, a man who was serving as a councillor for the village won with more than double the votes of his only opposition.

These settlers had said “Goodbye” to South Dakota and were on their way westward to Yorkton, which was, at the time, the end of the line of the Manitoba and North Western Railway.

Over 1000 participants attended Rama's 77th annual pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady in Rama over the course of the two-day event on August 14 and 15.

The 12 th annual Old Dog Run is now a memory for the riders, but it was a fundraiser which will create lasting memories for a group of Kamsack air cadets who will benefit from the money raised.

Preeceville Rocks is a fun community activity that involves everyone from young to old. A rock painting and informational afternoon was held August 24 at the Preeceville Legion Hall.

The eighth annual Canora Ag Days, presented by the Canora Agricultural Society on August 17 to 19, provided a full weekend of entertainment.

A bylaw passed by the Town of Kamsack in March had some members of the surrounding First Nations communities concerned.

A corn maze is designed with the idea of challenging individuals’ mental and physical abilities as they navigate through the twisting maze.

The annual Canora Composite High School Pensioners Prom was hosted by the Class of 1971 on August 10 to 12 at the Canora Legion Dugout, said Ed Keyowski, class member.

A celebration to commemorate 20 years of operation was held at the Cote Daycare on August 17.