In this week’s edition of The Orcadian

This week’s edition of The Orcadian is now available from all the usual outlets and online, here.

This week’s front page features a tribute to an Orkney woman, whose life was tragically cut short when she was murdered while in New Zealand ten years ago.

Brian Aim has talked about the sadness of losing his only daughter, Karen, but also the overwhelming kindness which has restored his faith in humanity.

Also in this week’s paper:

• As solutions are sought over Orkney’s lack of abattoir, there are hopes that the building that was being used could be re-opened in the short-term, however, the local council has urged caution.

• The local council’s political leader welcomes the recommendation from a cross-party committee of MSPs that the Islands Bill should be agreed by Scottish Parliament.

• Orkney sport unites to celebrate 2017. Coverage from last Friday’s Orkney Sports Awards.

For all these stories, plus round-ups of all the week’s top news stories.