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The talents of students from across the area were showcased in piano, vocal, speech arts, band and solo instrumentals during the week-long Parkland Music Festival held between the communities of Preeceville and Sturgis from March 26 to April 2.

The Canora Veselka Ukrainian Dance Club presented its 43 rd annual concert at the Canora Composite School on April 9, in the jam packed school gym.

Orrie Babichuk, a Grade 12 student in Invermay, completed his second straight gold medal performance in the outdoor power and recreation equipment category at the provincial Skills Canada competition in Saskatoon on April 6-7.

After retiring from their careers as railroaders, Doug Lapitsky of Mikado and Hal Thomas of Canora were looking for meaningful projects where they could make a difference.

There are reasons to be excited for the upcoming minor baseball season, said Michelle Hembling, vice-president of Canora Minor Baseball. Player registrations are up about 10 per cent compared to last year.

The Crossroads Credit Union held its annual informational meeting at the Canora Rainbow Hall on April 4. The meeting was one of three held in the trading area: similar meetings were held in Preeceville on March 30 and in Wadena on April 3.

The Kelvington 4-H Beef Club members, parents and animals gathered at Zagrodney Farm on April 2 for a clipping, grooming, judging and weigh-in day, said Blake Zagrodney, club reporter.

The Sturgis School Grade 12 class participated in a CPR and first aid refresher course sponsored by the Preeceville Ambulance onMarch 26 and April 6.

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