Local News

Ken Lozinsky of Regina made a special presentation in Preeceville on morel mushrooms and other edible mushrooms found in the Preeceville area. The Kelsey Ecological Society sponsored the evening which was held at the Preeceville Club 60 on May 18.

The Preeceville School students and staff took the opportunity of the walk-and -roll incentive to walk or ride a bicycle to school on June 1. The group gathered at the Preeceville Wildlife Campground and walked back to the school as a group.

The RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance regarding mischief on Third and Sixth avenues in Canora.

Ken Stearns wasted no time in double-checking his April 22 lottery ticket after he realized that the EXTRA numbers drawn were a direct match to his numbers. The Preeceville resident won $250,000.

A request to rezone the property which has been the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium from Institutional to allow for a retail business was turned down by Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday.

Three months into 2016 the City of Yorkton financials appear to be on track with budget. That was the good news Yorkton Council heard at its regular meeting Monday.

June has been designated Recreation and Parks Month in the city by City Council. “In conjunction with the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, the City of Yorkton has been promoting JRPM for many years.

A reception was held Friday in honour of 30 Sunrise Health Region employees, some of whom have retired, and the rest have reached milestones in their lengths of employment.

A handful of dedicated individuals who reside in the Hamlet of Runnymede were busy on Saturday as they held a fundraiser at the Runnymede Community Hall.