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Canora/Sturgis RCMP activity report

July 25, 2020

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to numerous calls for service from July 9 to July 16. Suspicious car spotted On July 10 the Canora/Sturgis RCMP advised the public via...

Preeceville solar project first of 47 small-scale power generation projects

July 25, 2020

Just west of Preeceville, on the south side of Highway No. 49 are six rows of large solar panels, facing south. They are the latest addition to the SaskPower grid, ...

Canora man charged with first-degree murder

July 21, 2020

On July 17, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Canora RCMP responded to the report of an attempted murder at a residence in Canora. Police and EMS arrived at the residence ...

Sturgis youth poster goes on to provincials

July 20, 2020

The Norquay Royal Canadian Legion Sturgis branch presented four students at the Sturgis Composite School with certificates and cash prize for their winning entries at the ...

Improved connectivity coming in small town Saskatchewan

July 19, 2020

In the digital 21st century economy, connectivity to both the Internet and cellular service is life. And while much of rural Saskatchewan has better coverage than similar ...

Canora/Sturgis RCMP activity report

July 18, 2020

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 64 calls for service from July 2 to July 9, some of which included: 22 traffic offenses, 10 provincial statutes, four traffic accidents...

Preeceville and District Heritage Museum is open for the summer

July 17, 2020

The Preeceville and District Heritage Museum reopened to the public. "There was a delay due to the pandemic but we have now been allowed to reopen as part of the ...

There’s a new app meant to help out Saskatchewan farmers’ mental health

July 14, 2020

An app developed in Saskatchewan meant to help out farmers’ mental health is receiving some support from the Government of Saskatchewan. On July 2, Innovation ...

SARCAN sets records in first few weeks of being reopened

July 13, 2020

Since SARCAN depots have been open they have recorded a record breaking number of recycled materials. SARCAN reopened its doors on June 15 to the public and the response ...

Buchanan farmer questions distress in animal seizure

July 12, 2020

The owners of a large number of animals seized in early June under Saskatchewan animal protection laws say the agency in charge has too much power. Animal Protection ...

Canora/Sturgis RCMP activity report

July 11, 2020

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 64 calls for service from June 25 to July 2, some of which included: 19 traffic offenses, 11 provincial statutes, three traffic ...

Sturgis Composite Virtual Grad Scholarship

July 10, 2020

The Sturgis Composite High School hosted a virtual graduation scholarship presentation accrediting the 2020 Sturgis graduating students with scholarships on June 24. Kipp...

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Canadians’ financial worries easing as lockdowns lift, poll finds

August 6, 2020

In April, when no province had a clear idea of when the lockdowns brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic would end, Research Co. and Glacier Media asked Canadians about ...

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Canora Ladies Bonspiel attracts curlers from across region and beyond

April 5, 2020

The Canora Ladies Bonspiel was held at the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre from March 13 to 15 with curlers from as far away as Snow Lake, Manitoba. A total of 10 teams ...