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The Preeceville branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, is once again teaching students valuable lessons in gun safety. The firearm safety course, which began April 1, was held at the Preeceville School and will conclude April 25.

The Preeceville and District Ministerial Association sponsored the Holy Week noon hour paper bagged lunch services which began from April 10 to April 13. There were a total of four services held at the Preeceville Trinity United Church.

Maureen Johnson and her husband Ralph attended the Read-In protest at the office of Terry Dennis, Canora MLA, on April 7 to demonstrate their opposition to recent cuts in public library funding.

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is supporting groups and organizations in the province by providing more than $1.2 million in charitable gaming grants.

Leko’s Conservation Corner

Canora’s CN Station House Museum and Visitor Centre has become one of the focal points of the community, said Community Development Officer Brandi Zavislak.

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.