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Story of birth of Jesus enacted in a barn southeast of Preeceville

Past Sturgis mayor Don Olson was acknowledged for his dedicated years of service as a councillor from 1991 to1997 and mayor from 1997 to 2016. Mayor Alan Holmberg presented the award to Don Olson at the Town of Sturgis town office on December 12.

During the Christmas season many younger children may have a difficult time getting Mom and Dad that special gift for Christmas, but with a small denomination of money, children can make their purchases with no hassle with the Christmas gift shop jus

Many families struggle over the Christmas season," said Karolyn Kosheluk, Family Resource Centre co-ordinator. "Through programs like the Christmas hampers and Filling the Gap, we are able to assist people in their time of need," she said.

The Preeceville Nursery School sponsored a shopping spree raffle with Marc Kovacs winning the main prize on December 15. "The raffle winner had the option to pick the 90-minute shopping spree or a $250 cash prize," said Lori Newton, teacher.

The Preeceville School elementary students performed for family members and friends in the annual traditional Christmas concert on December 19. Emma Covlin and Brady Kashuba were the emcees.

The Preeceville midget hockey team played a home game against Esterhazy/ Churchbridge on December 10. The Pats fought hard but fell short with a loss of 5-3. Scoring for Preeceville were Sean Paligan (two goals) and Zac McGrisken.

Sturgis students and staff present "a little bit of Christmas"

Soon the rifles from hunting season will be put away and outdoor enthusiasts across the province will switch their focus to getting out to do some ice fishing.