The man told police he was in the shed because he was hiding from people.

From Jan. 14 until Jan. 19, Hockey Day in Saskatchewan will bring a province-wide focus to Canora, not only fundraising for a new facility but also to celebrate the community.聽

After a tight 5-4 loss in Swan Valley, the Canora Cobras bounced back in a big way on home ice the following weekend; dominating Preeceville 16-1 and then getting revenge on Swan Valley with a tense 2-1 win.

Cash prizes went to the winners of each game, but no won/loss records or overall order of finish was kept.

The Brandon Zuravloff rink of Canora defeated Fred Perepiolkin of Kamsack to take home the championship.

Principal Derek Serdachny accepted the cheque on behalf of Canora Composite School, and made it clear that the funding will have a large and positive impact for the school.

Christmas cheer and bright colours in evidence almost everywhere you go in Canora.

Local businesses, groups and organizations in Canora got right into the spirit with their festive lighting displayers.

The Last Minute Christmas Market at Canora鈥檚 festively decorated Rainbow Hall on Dec. 14, featured vendors from Canora and across the region showcasing a wide variety of gift ideas.

Students and their families enjoyed the book fair, played games and worked on crafts. A big highlight was the Grades 1-4 choir led by Rhonda Exner.