Local News

Residents from across the area paused on November 11 to remember the fallen soldiers and other war veterans. The annual Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day service at the Preeceville Legion Hall was led by Jim Ward, Preeceville Legion member.

Students, staff and invited guests assembled for the Preeceville School's annual Remembrance Day service on November 10. "The annual service pays tribute to soldiers who fought for our freedom," said Sarah DeRuiter, a teacher.

Nettie Auramenko celebrated her 100th birthday accompanied by family and friends on October 22 when a five-generation photograph was taken during a party at the Sturgis Read Club.

Sturgis community bingo winners from November 1 were: Anne Antoniuk, Leona Kowalchuk (two), Richard Antoniuk.

Plans to improve health centres in Saskatchewan are forming as a new donation to The Health Foundation will assist to fund a new Yorkton hospital.

Canora Junior Elementary School students and staff were clearly thrilled on November 8 during a presentation from Richardson Pioneer.

A ceremony for Remembrance Day that was short, but no less heartfelt, was held at the Canora Composite School auditorium on November 10.

An accident involving the use of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) resulted in two Canora area men being hospitalized. On November 5 at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Safety is a concern for most parents when sending their children to school, and Canora Junior Elementary School is ensuring that standards for safety meet the expectations of parents.

Some Canora residents may feel a little safer on the roads after taking a mature driver refresher course on November 9.