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The Kelvington 4-H Beef Club held its awards night on June 27, which began with a steak supper with members, their parents, buyers and sponsors. The club recognized the accomplishments of its members and the support received from sponsors and buyers.

Invermay School graduation was held on June 29, with the theme, “This is the beginning of anything you want.” The 2016 Governor General’s Award was won by Brittany Kowalyshyn.

The graduation of 34 Grade 12 students of the Kamsack Comprehensive Institute was held on June 29.

The Sturgis Station House Museum featured Canada 150 celebrations on July 5. The museum grounds featured a trade show with six vendors.

Teachers, family and friends came together to honour 16 graduates at the Canora Composite School exercises on June 29.

A partnership between two Kamsack residents has been able to obtain the rights to operate the Pickerel Point Concession at Madge Lake for 2017.

A new secure patio addition to the Norquay Health Centre was unveiled during a ceremony on June 22. Those in attendance were welcomed to the event with music played by the Whitesand Band of Kamsack sponsored by Leson’s Funeral Home.

The Preeceville and District Heritage Museum brought back a taste of the past on June 30 with a 1950s fun night. The evening kicked off with volunteers dressing up in 1950’s apparel.

In time for the judging of Kamsack’s appearance in the 2017 Communities in Bloom competition, a group of Grade 9 students have painted a number of the community’s fire hydrants, changing normally staid structures into colourful and amusing objects d’

Richardson Pioneer presented the Sturgis Community Council with a donation that will be spent towards playground equipment for elementary students when they move into the high school in the fall.