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Neilburg Composite School students in the elementary grades were honoured and celebrated for excellence at an event held in the school gym, June 27. The afternoon program was led by vice-principal Brenda Gross as the master of ceremonies.

WHITE: Lorna Jean: In Loving Memory of Lorna Jean White who was born March 24, 1927 at Denholm, SK and passed away July 15, 2012 at Eldon, P.E.I.

Judge Danyliuk delivered Clarence Stone's sentence in Regina recently, giving him a one-year conditional sentence and 200 hours of community service. Stone had served as Chief of Mosquito First Nation for a total of 16 years between 1992 and 2011.

The Edam community centennial was celebrated over three days June 29 to July 1, drawing estimated crowds of 1,500 to 2,000 people to a wide range of activities culminating in the official opening, on June 30, of a newly renovated community centre.

The topic of scavenging was brought up again at the city council meeting Monday.

Preseason Schedule DATEVISITORHOMETIMESept/2/12Battlefords Stars@Wainwright6:00pmSept/7/12Battlefords Stars@Melfort Mustangs7:30pmSept/8/12Melfort Mustangs@Battlefords Stars7:30pmSept/15/12Humboldt Broncos@Battlefords Stars7:30pmSept/16/12Battlefords

As the world turns its attention to the Olympics, many in Saskatchewan are turning their attention to Meadow Lake, as the Saskatchewan Summer Game are set to begin.

Nine strokes under par is what it took to be crowned the 2012 Saskatchewan Amateur Men's Championship winner last week in Yorkton.

The 1800 block of 103rd Street is closed for a hydrant repair Thursday. Drivers should be aware that 19th Avenue at the end of 103rd is also closed for this repair.

The 3D Outdoor Provincial Championship was hosted by the Battle River Archers on the weekend and after two days of taking aim, the winners were crowned. Rachel Diehl won the pre-cub female division with a 647 score.