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It was a weekend for those that had left Hudson Bay over the years to return and meet to relive old memories.

Lois Anderson has seen three versions of the swimming pool in Nipawin. The swim coach, who managed the pool in the late 1960s, was there to witness the ribbon cutting of the new The Pool @ Central Park Aug. 20. “I’m so glad we’ve got this facility.

For this year’s Ladies Fish for Freedom winners, the key was patience. Cheryl Joo and her mother Shirley Anderson of Prince Albert caught three fish with a combined length of 205.25 centimetres during the women’s-only tournament Aug. 18 and 19.

From the Tisdale Recorder Files, Aug. 26, 1987

The link between the Golburn Agricultural Society and the Golburn Gallopers 4-H Light Horse Club was on full display at this year’s Golburn Fair.

It took a year and a half for the Carrot River Co-op to secure the licence to open a liquor store. That effort was celebrated at a grand opening at the co-op’s 1013 Main location.

It was Cayden Cummings of Nipawin who first crossed the finish line at the ninth annual Tri-Unity Challenge. The 11-year-old boy, who likes long distance running more than sprinting, said he was pleased with the race.

It was a rebuild year for the Melfort Mustangs last season – something that showed in their financial statements. Revenues in the 2016-17 season were slightly more than $455,000, compared to slightly more than $734,000 the previous season.

There will be four candidates running to fill the empty spot on Nipawin’s council. Janice Boughen , Les McBain , Kelly Peterson and Mary Kube will run for the seat left open by the resignation of Marla Walton . The election will be held Sept. 20.