Local News

Tim Atchinson of Lintlaw recently took over ownership of the business which had previously been known as the Chuckwagon Diner. Atchy's Family Diner opened for business on November 8.

Richardson Pioneer said it was pleased to support the Preeceville Arena with a gift of $75,000 to help replace the roof and upgrade the aging facility. The Arena will be renamed Richardson Pioneer Skating Arena.

Curling season kicked off at the Preeceville Curling Rink with 12 teams registered in the four-on-four curling and 24 registered in the two-on-two curling. The season began November 8.

The Family Resource Centre, which has been serving children, youth, families and communities in the area for 20 years, is celebrating its anniversary with a coffee and goodies afternoon at both the public libraries in Sturgis on November 22 and Preec

"What great weather we are having for November," said Blake Zagrodney, Kelvingotn 4-H Beef Club reporter. The Kelvington 4-H Beef Club held its second meeting on November 6 at the Kelvington High School.

Residents from across the area paused on November 11 to remember the fallen soldiers and other war veterans. The annual Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day service at the Preeceville Legion Hall was led by Jim Ward, Preeceville Legion member.

Students, staff and invited guests assembled for the Preeceville School's annual Remembrance Day service on November 10. "The annual service pays tribute to soldiers who fought for our freedom," said Sarah DeRuiter, a teacher.

Nettie Auramenko celebrated her 100th birthday accompanied by family and friends on October 22 when a five-generation photograph was taken during a party at the Sturgis Read Club.

Sturgis community bingo winners from November 1 were: Anne Antoniuk, Leona Kowalchuk (two), Richard Antoniuk.

Plans to improve health centres in Saskatchewan are forming as a new donation to The Health Foundation will assist to fund a new Yorkton hospital.