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Canora Courier

Rural employment numbers are not good, despite government efforts

The numbers don’t lie when it comes to one of Saskatchewan’s most important statistics. They clearly confirm our worst suspicions that job creation has been lagging behind in rural Saskatchewan compared with the major cities.

Complaining can be just as contagious as real illnesses

With the cooler weather coming in, flu season is fast approaching and many people are looking to get their annual shots to ward off potential illness.

Our mother who art in heaven

One line in Il Divo’s song Mama always chokes me with emotion. I think of my mother’s sacrifice and every mother’s sacrifice. When a baby is born, a mother’s life is on hold. Everything else takes second place.

Farming mergers put owners first instead of farmers

The idea of mergers has always been one that sends shudders through whatever sector the businesses are involved in. That is with at least some good reason. Mergers by nature reduce competition.

It's a nice day when you wake up in Disneyland

Going through old CDs is basically like going through a time capsule. Finding old one-hit wonders is hilarious enough, but it’s even more fun to find old bands you used to listen to.

Items of interest to Rama area residents

Residents of the Canora Gateway Lodge were entertained by singing and guitar playing by Eugene Tretiak of Rama and Ross Baldwin of Yorkton. They also provided the entertainment on September 9 at the Invermay Health Centre and Gateway Lodge.

Camping with Boy Scouts was a battle against both fauna and flora

Most youngsters have attended one camp or another. While growing up my twin brother Kjell and I found ourselves attending many Boy Scout camps.

Swimming pool closes but skating rink prepares to open

After a successful swimming season, the curling and skating rinks are preparing to open for October.
Canora man displays quilt representing rural women's struggles in the war

Canora man displays quilt representing rural women's struggles in the war

A Canora man has come into possession of a historic quilt sewn by rural women as therapy during the Second World War.
Canora Cougars play close game against Preeceville Panthers

Canora Cougars play close game against Preeceville Panthers

The Canora Composite School junior football team played its first game of the season in Canora against the Preeceville Panthers on September 19. The team managed to keep up with the Preeceville players but unfortunately lost by a score of 12-14.
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