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A university student switching her major and a former resident who returned to Kamsack are two new educational assistants working at the Kamsack Comprehensive Institute.

The RMs of Sliding Hills, Wallace, Calder, Saltcoats and Churchbridge plus the Village of Rhein are six of the 10 Saskatchewan municipalities to win this year’s Saskatchewan Municipal Awards which recognize innovation and excellence in Saskatchewan l

Jordan Vogel of Pelly was recently awarded a Monsanto-Canada Farmers Grow Communities award of $2,500, which he turned over to the Norquay Health Centre auxiliary, which is to use the money to purchase an awning for the Health Centre’s outdoor secure

The Norquay branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held a Remembrance Day service at 11 a.m. on November 11 at the Norquay Communiplex. The service began with the singing of O Canada and was followed by the playing of The Last Post by Ewen Achtymichuk.

A study released recently by university researchers reinforces a long-held belief of a Kamsack woman who has been fostering therapeutic sessions with horses at Ravenheart Farm.

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) executive called on the United States government and the United Nations to intervene in the police actions being taken against water protectors at Standing Rock, North Dakota.

Cary Franklin, a Preeceville School teacher, took up the challenge in promoting and raising awareness of men's health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men's suicide. Franklin drew moustaches on students for a small denomination.

"I will not let multiple sclerosis run my life,” said Carol Gibb. Carol Gibb (Kozloski) was leading a normal life until February 2000 when she experienced her first terrifying attack. “I temporary lost my vision.

The Whitehawk Arts Council presented its second concert in the Stars for Saskatchewan concert series. The group, Lion Bear Fox was introduced to the stage in Sturgis on November 16 by Hazel Urbanoski, a member of the Whitehawk Arts Council.

The Sturgis Elementary School joined together in pausing to remember the fallen during the schools' Remembrance Day service on November 10.