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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...

Town waste water project on schedule

July 6, 2020

The Town of Preeceville Wastewater Treatment Facility Project is still on schedule for construction to be complete this fall. On June 23 the Town’s Project Steering ...

Many topics discussed at Town of Preeceville regular meeting

July 5, 2020

The Town of Preeceville Council held its regular meeting on June 17 with approval for release of minutes from the May 27 monthly meeting, according to Lorelei Karcha, chief...

RCMP activity report for June 18 to June 25

July 4, 2020

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 38 calls for service over the past week, which included six traffic offenses, six provincial statutes, two mischiefs, two uttering ...

Preeceville graduation video unveiled

July 3, 2020

The Town of Preeceville hosted a virtual Preeceville graduation video presentation that unveiled the full length video recorded by Thomas Hamilton during the outdoor ...

Canora/Sturgis RCMP Detachment activity report for June 11 to June 18

June 28, 2020

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 53 calls for service during the reporting period, including one assault, four breach of peace, four 911 hang-ups, one disturbing the ...

Preeceville kindergarten class celebrates a milestone

June 27, 2020

Twelve kindergarten students from the Preeceville School were acknowledged in a unique celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Although we did not finish off the ...

Reopen Saskatchewan enters phase 4 in time for summer in Canora

June 27, 2020

The date for the next phase of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan was June 22, according to the Saskatchewan Government website In the first part of the plan allows day camps,...

Emergency services resume at Preeceville

June 26, 2020

The emergency services at the Preeceville and District Health Centre have resumed effective June 18 and normal operations are now in place, stated the Saskatchewan Health ...

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Gun violence imported from U.S. is a key concern for Canadians

July 14, 2020

National governments have a tendency to overreact immediately after they are forced to face an unexpected challenge. No example is better than the aftermath of the 9/11 ...

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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 ...