Local News

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.

Progress made in effort to protect Lake Diefenbaker from invasive species

The Norquay Class of 2018, which is comprised of 17 students, celebrated on June 8 at their graduation. The graduation program started at 1:30 p.m.

At the regular council meetings on May 14, 28 and June 11 council dealt with issues related to asphalt shingle disposal, nuisance orders for designated properties and a water well out of commission.

The annual Decoration Day service was held at the Canora Cemetery on June 10, and was opened with the singing of O Canada.

Three local artists along with numerous other artists from Yorkton and East Central Saskatchewan were featured at the Godfrey Dean Gallery in Yorkton on June 3 for an artist's reception.

Kennedy Kosheluk of Preeceville was accepted into the Department of Music program at the University of Saskatchewan last year and is a step closer to attaining her dream of becoming a professional pianist.

Restrictions on tarp-covered structures and solid waste management and landfill site services were among the items of concern to town council at its regular meetings on May 15 and June 5.

Kamsack’s nine-hole Disc Golf Course was ready for use in mid-July of last year, created by public works staff with funds from Kev Sumner’s recreation budget.

The Preeceville Wildlife Club will be sponsoring two local youth for the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) Youth Conservation Camp.