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On April 8, the Canora Civic Centre was the site of a candle-lit vigil organized by the Canora Minor Hockey Association to show support for the Humboldt Broncos, hit by tragedy only two nights earlier.

Students from the Grade 6 classes at Kamsack Comprehensive Institute went on a fishing trip to Miracle Lake near Norquay on March 26.

Dana Carlson of the Sturgis/Crystal Lake region is a budding artist who is making waves in the art industry. Her unique twist on old and new techniques has created art pieces that are gaining her popularity.

Miracle Lake Fish and Fun Day held March 24, was once again a huge success, according to event organizers.

The Preeceville branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation paid tribute to successful hunters and fishers at its annual awards banquet on April 7 at the Preeceville Legion Hall.

The New Beginnings outreach centre, which opened its doors in Kamsack in October 2016, is already being recognized by Health Canada as a remarkable success story. Dr.

Brett Meberg of Preeceville officially took over the Preeceville Seed Cleaning Plant on April 1. Meberg has vast farming knowledge and decided to expand into the seed cleaning side of agriculture. Meberg is in partnership with his wife Alynn Meberg.

On April 5, a collision between two CN trains blocked traffic on No. 5 highway west of Canora, said a release from the Canora RCMP detachment. At approximately 5:30 a.m. the Canora RCMP received a report of a head-on collision between the two trains.

In a show of support for the Humboldt Broncos hockey team which suffered a horrific loss on Friday, members of the community gathered at the Kamsack Cenotaph to hold a candlelight vigil. Mayor Nancy Brunt organized and led the vigil on Sunday at 7 p.

The Preeceville Minor Hockey Association hosted an emotional, heart-wrenching candle-lit vigil on April 8.