Local News

A Lebret couple that has published a book on Ukrainian churches in the Saskatchewan countryside was in the area last week distributing copies of their book, which they received from the publisher on June 6.

Luisa Marshall, a Vancouver-based entertainer who has made a name for herself as a Tina Turner impersonator and is on tour with her Hope Beyond Thunderdome show, will be performing at the Kamsack Legion Hall tonight (June 30).

A total of $3,643 was raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation after its Big Bike drove through the community on June 14.

Century Field in Yorkton, for the sixth year in a row, was the venue to host the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser.

Prairie Soil Services donated $,1500 towards the fireworks that will be held on Canada Day in Norquay. Patty Strocen, accounting and administration manager presented the money to Norquay Mayor Don Tower.

Canadians had the opportunity to acknowledge National Aboriginal Day on June 21 and at the TD Canada Trust branch in Kamsack, clients were able to sample bannock supplied by Anita Tourangeau.

By Marlene Jacquemart

( see photo gallery below ) Numerous students at the Sturgis Composite High School received awards on June 23 to celebrate their accomplishments throughout the school year.

Residents of Preeceville and area will soon benefit from additional physician services in the community.