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Keri Gardner and her family, who have faced an uphill battle trying to identify her husband Rod’s illness for a number of months, recently received a diagnosis. The family had to travel to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. to get that diagnosis.

Former Environment Minister has support of 22 MLA's

As the Broda Sportsplex in Kamsack opened for the winter season on the weekend, Kev Sumner, recreation director, looked forward to a couple of events being held this fall and is attempting to address a situation involving dogs at the sportsgrounds.

A quilt made by volunteers from the Victoria’s Quilts Canada (VQC) organization was presented to a Kamsack cancer patient on September 20 by the Kamsack Cancer Self Help Group.

The Preeceville School Community Council spearheaded a community garden project that provided a learning opportunity for students. The organizers and students harvested the vegetables on September 29.

Hiring a new water treatment plant operator and entering into a sign corridor agreement with a local church were among the items of concern to town council at its regular meeting on September 19.

As principal of Keeseekoose Chiefs Education Centre, Richard Fiddler points to three programs being undertaken this year as indicators that the school is broadening its reach as a centre for learning.

Concert seekers enjoyed the Celtic concert featuring the musical duo of Darrel and Saskia Delaronde, who perform as The Great Plains. The Trinity United Church in Preeceville sponsored the concert on September 30 to a packed house.