Deonte Murray drives hard to the basket at the K101 Classic Bowl. Murray put up nine points at the event, including knocking down a corner three, something he was known for during his time as a Tiger.

Three Canton seniors compete in K101 Classic Bowl
Three of Canton’s former athletes got the chance to represent the Tigers one final time last week in the K101 Classic Bowls. Roxy Linder and Haylee Nusz both competed in the girls’ basketball game on Tuesday night, while Deonte Murray competed on...

Tommye Blackcrow and Billie Sutton present a check for $4,000 to Canton Town Board Member Debbie Robinson and Mayor/Board Member Wanda Baker which helped pay for upgrades to the Canton public pool that was scheduled to open this week.

Town pool gets donation from local tribes, casino
Canton has been gearing up for this year’s opening of the town pool, which was scheduled to happen just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. The Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes came together with Lucky Star Casino to make it all happen with a donation...

Canton Y.A.C members, Claire Elder, Imiyah Littlejohn, Addisyn Smith, Aletheia McIntosh, and Jake Foster recently did a presentation about nutrition, exercise and health. Y.A.C members made a slide show showing ways you can eat healthy, how much water you need to drink each day, and daily exercise. They talked about different types of exercise and how long you need to exercise each day. The Y.A.C members presented this slide show to the second grade and the kindergarten classes.

YAC gives presentation
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News

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Consistent flooding rains over the last few weeks have made things difficult on motorists, farmers and ranchers and even cattle shown here on an area farm just looking for a dry place to graze last

Cattlemen set up fund for flood victims

A flood fund has been established by the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF) to help Cattlemen who have been affected by on-going statewide flooding in Oklahoma.

Adam McPhail

Canton Schools say goodbye to Principal McPhail

After three years as Principal at Canton High School, Adam McPhail will be moving on to Clinton next year as an assistant superintendent.

By Anisa Magallanes Staff Writer

Opinion

Saddled Up on the Trail

A father has a duty to protect

This weekend is father’s day weekend.

By Paul Laubach

Legislative Update

Legislation Becomes Law

Now that the legislative session is over, I want to look at some of the reforms passed this year that were signed into law by the governor that will have a positive affect for Oklahomans.

By State Rep. Mike Sanders Dist. 59

2019 Chaloupek Reunion

Descendents from three of the thirteen Chaloupek siblings who immigrated to the United States in 1880 were represented at the family reunion held on Sunday, May 26, 2019.

Sports

Canton Board expresses concerns over fund raising

There were a few tense moments during the Canton Town Hall monthly board meeting for May with the tension involving a previous discussion about how to go about raising funds for the city pool.

By Anisa Magallanes Staff Writer

Sophomore Hopelin Hood looks to step into the role as the team’s leading point guard. Canton will have a much younger roster going into next year, with only one senior on the squad. (Photos by Austin Smith)

Defense, experience focus for Lady Tigers in team camp

The Canton Lady Tigers found themselves in familiar territory as they traveled to Arapaho-Butler for their first basketball team camp of the summer.

By Austin Smith Sports Editor

Canton Tigers kickoff their summer basketball competition with a junior high camp in Cherokee. As the Tigers’ program continues to grow, it becomes all the more important for Coach Patrick Rich to develop his talent at the younger levels to build on their success.

Shorthanded junior high competes at team camp

While the girls have been competing in basketball camps for the last few weeks, Coach Patrick Rich and the boys are just now hitting the hardwood as the junior high team traveled to Cherokee last w

By Austin Smith Sports Editor

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