Local News

Canora Composite School was the site of the Parkland Music Festival Showcase Concert on April 6. Gillian Rice, corresponding secretary for the festival, opened the evening by congratulating festival participants for their fine performances.

Staff, students and guests gathered in the Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex gymnasium on April 12 to pay tribute to Humboldt and the Broncos hockey team.

The first day of business for the new Canora Dental Office, located on First Street West, was April 9.

There were 31 delegates representing six communities who gathered at the Legion Hall in Kamsack for the Saskatchewan Hospital Auxiliaries District 3 area meeting on April 11. Mayor Nancy Brunt delivered greetings on behalf of the Town of Kamsack.

The Barveenok Ukrainian Dance Club hosted its annual spring concert with the talent of the many dancers showcased at the Sturgis Composite High School on April 15. Sheila Klebeck was the emcee and welcomed everyone.

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.