Local News

At the February 7 meeting of the Kamsack branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, members accepted the application for membership of Wayne Woodward of Vancouver.

Tim Haltigin, the former Canora area resident who is in the running to become a Canadian astronaut, credits much of his journey to the Canora Composite School, his fellow students and their teachers.

The Learn to Skate program started in Kamsack at the Broda Sportsplex on January 11. With instructor Jenna Bowes of Kamsack, there is two half-hour sessions held every Monday, starting at 4 p.m., for the duration of 11 weeks.

Winter recreation activities were reviewed by the Norquay Recreation Board at its regular meeting of January 9.

Tim Haltigin, the former Canora area resident who is in the running to become a Canadian astronaut, credits much of his journey to the Canora Composite School, his fellow students and their teachers.

A crew working on repairing the roof over the lobby and a mechanical room at the Canora Civic Centre is expected to be finished their work within about a week.

Ministry of Environment conservation officers recently completed investigations in the North Battleford area involving illegal outfitting and hunting activities, resulting in more than $24,000 in fines.

Preeceville present and past residents are being encouraged to reconnect with their roots during the Canada 150 anniversary.

The Pensioners’ Prom held at the Rainbow Hall in August when more than 70 people attended, has resulted in two new computers having been donated to the Canora Public Library.

The Town of Preeceville was represented by councillors Johnny Petryshyn, Welma Bartel and Sheldon Luciw at the SUMA (Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association) convention held in Saskatoon on February 4 to 8.