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( see photo galleries below ) Thirteen graduates were honoured at the Sturgis Composite High School graduation exercises on May 27.

( Editors note : Cole Bilanchuk was selected by his classmates to give the valedictory address .) High school is a time when a person really begins to develop his or her personality and a time of growing and transition.

Loran Chapman was the guest speaker at the Sturgis Composite High School graduation exercises on May 27. “For the past five years I have attended each graduation and have always enjoyed being part of them,” Chapman said.

Emergency personnel at the Preeceville Ambulance hosted an appreciation day to provide reassurance to the public that no matter the time or scenario, emergency staff are always on hand.

Preeceville and area residents continue their quest to save the Preeceville Hospital from having the doors if its emergency and acute care departments closed on June 1.

Preeceville School students in grades 4 to 8 rose to the challenge of public speaking in front of a panel of judges, teachers, peers and parents in an oratory competition on May 27. Oratory refers to the art of public speaking, it was explained.

June 4th is National Health & Fitness Day

June 4th is National Health & Fitness Day

Sixteen Sturgis Elementary School students celebrated a milestone with a graduation ceremony on May 20.

A special flag was raised May 28 to promote tourism awareness and Tourism Week in Preeceville on May 31 to June 6. Mayor Harris was assisted by Elaine Simpson in raising the flag.