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The province’s HIV testing day was officially recognized on June 27, a day which was created to support HIV prevention, education, and treatment.

The Crossroads Credit Union acknowledged and honoured students at the Sturgis Composite School for their hard work and dedication with student recognition awards and gifts.

On June 23 at 11:16 p.m. the Canora and District Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Evelee Avenue in Canora, said Mike Doogan, fire chief.

Canadians of all backgrounds mark 151st birthday bash

In what they described as “quite an honour”, Jordan and Jennifer Lindgren of Norquay were named the winners of the Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmer award on June 21 at the Western Canada Farm Progress Show in Regina.

In what they described as “quite an honour”, Jordan and Jennifer Lindgren of Norquay were named the winners of the Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmer award on June 21 at the Western Canada Farm Progress Show in Regina.

The Sturgis sports grounds were alive with action when eager fans took to the grounds for the Sports and Rodeo weekend on June 23 and 24. The weekend kicked off with a pancake breakfast at the Sturgis READ Club.

The Main Street Mobile, an outreach implemented to support children aged five and under and their families, visited Kids Korner in Canora on June 21.

The Kamsack Power House Museum held a successful annual season opening event on May 20 which was “very well attended” according to organizers. The pancake breakfast kicked off the schedule at 9 a.m.

The Family Resource Centre has a new location that encourages participants to feel at home. The centre is located in the Sturgis Elementary School and officially opened to the public in January and hosted a barbeque lunch on June 20.