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Canora had a memorable year in 2017 and we are looking forward to more great things in 2018. 2017 The Canora celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday was the highlight of the summer and set the stage for a change of venue to our Winter Lights Festival.

Preparations for the annual SUMA convention and appointments of professionals for 2018 were among the items to concern town council at its regular meeting of January 8.

The Preeceville branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation hosted its annual antler measuring event at the Preeceville Community Hall on January 7.

The council of the Town of Outlook held its regularly-scheduled meeting on Wednesday night, January 10.

Decision expected to be reached next month

The Kamsack Recreation Board has nearly $22,000 to work with to provide and enhance the recreation opportunities in the community following the success of the Community Christmas Social held December 16.

The Rural Municipality of Preeceville made its committee and board appointments for 2018 at the December meeting of council, according to Lisa Peterson, administrator.

Organizers of the annual Old Dog Run received a demonstration last week of the type of equipment the Kamsack Volunteer Fire Department was able to purchase from funds raised at last year’s run.

This year was another great year for the kids for the 14th annual Children's Christmas store that was held on December 20 at the Preeceville Public Library, said Linda Shewchuk, an organizer.

Shannon Leson of Leson’s Funeral Home in Canora has been elected as the chair of the Funeral and Cremation Services Council of Saskatchewan. (FCSCS) Born and raised in Canora, Leson has been licensed as a funeral director since 1993.