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Members of the Canora Child Action Plan board, from left, are: Nathan Bucsis, high school student; Brandi Zavislak, Community Development Officer; Gwen Britton, youth liaison worker; Christine Danyluk, teacher at Canora Junior Elementary School; Lesl

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

The Schutte Lake ice fishing derby was a huge success,” said Lorelie Delawski, an organizer. The Endeavour Skating Arena hosted the derby on March 12. “This is the first time we have hosted a fishing derby and it went over well,” she said.

The Endeavour Figure Skating Club presented Music to My Ears in its annual ice carnival held at the Endeavour skating arena on March 5. Skaters showcased all their hard work and dedication in a one-night performance.

The Sturgis Catholic Women's League sponsored a Klothes for Kids Missionary. “The women meet to sew at the parish church basement every Thursday” said Sharon Musey, one of the organizers.

The Town of Preeceville is initiating a planning review project to adopt a new official community plan and a new zoning bylaw to “better guide development within our community,” said Lorelei Karcha, administrator.

March 26 to April 1 will be Gender Diversity Week in the city. At its regular council meeting March 13, Council heard a presentation by Laura Budd, education coordinator for the Saskatchewan Pride Network.

City Council has begun the process of decreasing the parking space requirements for theatre and retail businesses.

The City has a new Cemetery Bylaw. Owing to the recent expansion of the Yorkton City Cemetery the Community Development, Parks and Recreation (CDPR) Department undertook a complete review of the existing bylaw.