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A former MLA who represented Tisdale and Melfort will receive the Saskatchewan Order of Merit this fall. Rod Gantefoer will be among ten extraordinary people that will receive the honour.

A number of academic scholarships and awards were presented at the graduation ceremony on June 30 at the Assiniboia Composite High School. The 2016 Governor General’s academic bronze medal went to Bradyn Giraudier.

The vinok is the flower wreath created and worn by Ukrainian women, traditionally only if the women are unmarried.

McCord hosted its annual Quilts in the Park display on Sunday, June 25. The local sewing ladies organized and set up this amazing event.

Superior Pulses in Verwood unveiled phase two of development at its first annual appreciation barbecue at the Verwood Community Hall on July 5.

The RM of Lake of the Rivers issued a fire ban for all lands within the municipality’s boundaries. The fire ban took effect immediately as of July 7 and will run until August 18.

Summer vacation is fast approaching which means road trip season for many Saskatchewan families. Now’s the time to make your travel plans and check your vehicles, including campers and RVs to get them road ready.