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Wayne Hoffman, is a writer based in New York City, but because of research for his upcoming book he is getting a thorough education on the history of Canora.

Students from the Sturgis Composite High School and the elementary school showcased their scientific projects to fellow students, judges, teachers and family members during a science fair on June 2.

The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is built around a festival in Saskatoon at the end of June, but it goes beyond a Saskatoon based event. Proof was in the tour of area schools by the jazz combo lead by trumpeter Dan McNeill.

Monte Perepelkin of Calgary has been a quadriplegic since a devastating dirt bike accident in 1999, and yet he was very comfortable naming his autobiography The Perfect Life.

Ceremony marks restoration of 90-year old cenotaph

For many people, it just isn’t summer yet without seeing some colorful fireworks blasted off into the prairie night sky to mark the end of any memorable celebration.

On Monday, June 5th, the LCBI SADD group and Outlook RCMP held a check stop on Saskatchewan Avenue. Forty vehicles were checked with no infractions.

When Elaine Olson of Rama heard that the STC would be shutting down at the end of May, she wanted to mark the occasion with one final ride. On May 31 she took the bus one last time, this time from Rama to Invermay.

The Sturgis Kinsmen club annual duck derby was another huge success with all 746 plastic ducks sold. The derby was held at the Sturgis Regional Park on June 4 with numerous families enjoying the afternoon of fun and friendship.