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Canora Mayor thanks those involved with two recent events

Canora Mayor thanks those involved with two recent events

A big thank to several volunteers and individuals for putting on the Canora Ag Days and the Live and Play Street Festival.

Mayor Mike Kwas notes some of the organizations involved where the Cruiser Car Club, the Tourism Committee, the Canora Ag Society and Public Works department.

Chariot and chuckwagon races as well as a Gymkana highlighted the weekend.

There was also a cabaret which featured the Crawdaddies.

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The WDM Hold An Event In Yorkton

The WDM Hold An Event In Yorkton

An event will be held at the Western Development Museum in Yorkton. Back to the Farm is taking place at the WDM and will run today from 10:30am-4pm. Several events are taking place including the operation of various vintage tractors, binding of crop and plowing the back field, demonstrations of clay oven bread baking, rope making, blacksmithing and butter making. Regular Museum admission applies, while WDM members can get in for free.

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First annual off-road motorcycle event coming to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo

First annual off-road motorcycle event coming to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo

Richardson Backcountry in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
“Photo provided by Ride North Moto”

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT) has teamed up with Ride North Moto, to deliver their first-ever off-road motorcycle event to the area.

Together, they’re launching “Boreal Royale”, a dual-sport motorcycle adventure taking place June 24-26.

Tyler Cole, Sports & Events Economic Development Officer with FMWBEDT describes it as not being a race, but more of an opportunity to responsibly welcome the motorcycle community to the beautiful backcountry areas of Wood Buffalo.

The event includes four nights of camping at the motocross track and three days of competition that will see competitors use the WANDURO app to find waypoints and collect Quest Points.

The press release describes the event as being similar to geocaching, which is where individuals hunt for hidden objects by using GPS coordinates, but with motorcycles.

“We are working towards this event becoming a staple in the dual-sport and adventure sport motorcycling event calendar going forward,” explained Cole.

McMurray Dirt Riders Association and the WANDURO Adventure Moto Navigation events team from British Columbia will also be hosting Boreal Royale in partnership with the event.

Mike Haberoth, Founder of Ride North Moto says, “We are very excited to see the 1st Annual Boreal Royale come together and to share our passion for motorcycle sport with others in the community. Our local partners have been the key to helping us explore the region’s backcountry and inspiring us all to be proud of the place we call home.”

FMWBEDT stated in a press release that the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation has given permission to the group to allow competitors on their traditional territory in the Richardson backcountry north of Fort McMurray.

An introductory video for the event can be viewed at Boreal Royale – Teaser Video – YouTube.

For more information, you can visit ridenorthmoto.com.

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Pair of events coming up in Preeceville and Canora

Pair of events coming up in Preeceville and Canora

A fun event is coming up in Preeceville.

Councillor Sheldon Luciw states that the Preeceville School is running a Spring Trade Fair.

Luciw says to book a table, call 306-547-7999, also noting a door prize and a 50/50 with a variety of venues.

The fair will be on April 30th from 10am-2pm.

Meanwhile in Canora, there is a fun event coming up as well.

Mayor Mike Kwas says the annual Ukrainian Dance will be taking place at the Canora Composite School.

The dance will take place tomorrow (Sun) at 2 p.m.