Local News

Application has been made to the new In Motion program for an initiative to put an outdoor play area and play structure at the sports ground, the Norquay Recreation Board was told during its regular meeting on February 8.

Organizers of the first KCI Winter Carnival are “very pleased” with the experience and have learned much regarding how to make it better next year. The Kamsack Comprehensive Institute band students and parents organized the carnival from 4 p.m.

A group representing Swan River/Pelly farmers, which has as its main goal to have the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) reinstated, unanimously passed a resolution to that effect at an open meeting on February 10 in Swan River.

Effective February 4, Parkland College announced the appointment of three new members to its board of governors: Don Bahrey of Canora, Brian Hicke of Melville, and Leonard Keshane of Keeseekoose First Nation.

The United Church Players are gearing up for their annual spring play that is set to take place in three communities over three days. Practices have begun and take place every Monday and Wednesday at the Trinity United Church in Preeceville.

The Town of Preeceville and numerous businesses sponsored a movie afternoon at the Preeceville Legion Hall on February 18.

Juanita Ivanochko and her daughters, Elizabeth and Olivia had fun prior to the movie afternoon in Preeceville on February 18.

Registrations followed a pancake breakfast to kick off the 30th annual Kelvington Trail Blazer snowmobile derby on February 6. There were 221 riders participating in the 100-mile trek through the forest.

A group representing Swan River/Pelly farmers, which has as its main goal to have the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) reinstated, unanimously passed a resolution to that effect at an open meeting on February 10 in Swan River.

Column by Gail Krawetz