Dancing, magician and hypnotist keep everyone entertained

On June 2 the students and teachers of Canora Composite School were treated to a special assembly where Canada’s Got Talent Semi-Finalist Magic Ben and popular hypnotist Corrie J presented a preview of the type of acts the pair would be showcasing at the Full Moon Friday gathering at the Canora Curling Rink. Students were wowed by the superhero-like qualities shown by Ben and Corrie.

Despite the duo’s fame, they both have a Saskatchewan connection. Corrie J lived in Buchanan when he was younger and Magic Ben currently lives in Saskatoon. Corrie J stated during the preview performance that the pair’s stop in Canora probably would not have been possible if Magic Ben had won Canada’s Got Talent as schedules would have been restricted. In the end, Ben received more calls to perform in venues across the country and around the world including a call to perform in France’s Got Talent , because he got buzzed by

Howie Mandel and wasn’t voted through to the finals.

The event was organized by The Town of Canora Tourism Fundraising Committee. The CCS show was most entertaining and persuaded many students to attend the full show at curling rink later that night.

On the morning of June 2, Richard Winters from Canadian National Railway stopped by CCS with a presentation for students. The first one, presented to Grades 5 through 8, was on the topic of railroad safety. The second presentation involved students from Grades 9 through 12 who were interested in a possible job opportunity once they finished high school. Richard talked about the history of Canadian National and how it has expanded all the way into the Southern U.S. He talked about the benefits of working for CN including the massive payday for employees and the thought of traveling to places across Canada. Each student also walked away with Canadian National pens and keychains to keep.

The Students Representative Council hosted an annual school dance June 9. There were two Western Themed Dances, One for Grades 5 through 8, and a later dance for Grades 8 through 12. Students and staff dressed up in Western themed costumes and showed off their moves. The SRC also sold ice cream floats and candy bags for the students feeling peckish. The dance was considered a success and there is hope for more dance nights in the future.

Global Stories of the Week: Wedding bus crashes in Australia

An unprecedented tragedy has occurred in the world down under.

According to CTV News, a bus carrying wedding guests overturned on a roundabout in the community of Greta in Australia’s New South Wales state. Reports from local police suggest that at least 10 people were found deceased and 25 others were rushed to area hospitals.

The 58-year-old bus driver was taken to hospital for mandatory assessment and then placed under arrest. The crash happened at around 11:30 pm on Sunday, June 11. The area where the coach bus rolled is within Australia’s wine region that is popular with tourists and weddings. This is the worst bus crash in Australia since 12 were killed in a 1994 tragedy. The Australian prime minister pledged support for the families of the victims. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.