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Dr. Debbie Hupka-Butz of Earl Grey, and formerly of the Canora area, was elected the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA) president at the association’s annual general meeting in Regina on September 17.

It is mainly bragging rights that were earned when Tanner Kopeck, 17, of Canora sold a mink pelt that was part of the top lot at the March auction sale by North American Fur Auctions.

The Government of Saskatchewan is once again offering the Community Rink Affordability Grant to communities across the province. The Government of Saskatchewan is committing $1.7 million to the grant program in 2015.

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) in Canada is October 1-7, with this year’s theme being “Breastfeeding and Work - Let’s Make it Work,” states a release from the Sunrise Health Region.

Effective September 23, Sunrise Health Region has arranged for additional physician coverage to be available in Preeceville. This will increase the number of clinic appointments available and will increase emergency department coverage. Dr.

The Preeceville and District Heritage Museum is celebrating its 10th anniversary this fall, said Agnes Murrin, a museum spokesperson. It informally opened in the fall of 2005 with 15 theme rooms.

Genevieve Galay from Stenen and Patricia Kachman from Hyas joined over 200 cyclists who rode from Dauphin to Clear Lake, Man. and back again in support of multiple sclerosis during the weekend of September 12-13.

Crossroads Credit Union, like most Saskatchewan credit unions, is working with the Canadian Red Cross to collect donations, which will be matched by the federal government, to help refugees forced from their homes because of war.

Parkland College recently announce the launch of its official mobile app. The Parkland College App is available now as a free download for iPhone and Android mobile phone users.

Health Canada is seeking input on proposed revisions to strengthen the labelling standard for non-prescription acetaminophen products, to help consumers use these products more safely.