Local News

The Sunrise Regional Health Authority has approved a balanced operating budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year.

Parkland College welcomed a new group of firefighting recruits Melville at the beginning of the month. Twenty-one students are enrolled in the NFPA 1001 professional firefighting program this fall.

The Bredenbury Golf Course held a very successful night golf tournament this past Saturday with 56 avid golfers registering for the fun event. The first nine holes were teed off at 4 o’clock in daylight.

The sixth annual Sturgis motorcycle rally weekend kicked off on July 29 with a dance with music that was supplied by James Williams at the Night Train Saloon outdoor stage.

The small Kelvington 4-H Beef Club recognized the accomplishments of its members and the support received from sponsors and buyers alike during the annual awards night held on June 28, said Brent Elmy, leader.

Sturgis Community bingo winners from July 5 were: Delphine Whitehawk, Rosalia Parlby, Shirley Pantratz, Gwindy Westerlund, Esther Walker, Patrick Reagan, Dre Poorman, Arlene Holm, Nettie Gazdewich, Jennifer Shingoose (three), Jean Babiuk, Nellie Long

The 1996 graduating class from Sturgis Composite High School hosted a 20-year anniversary on July 23 with 17 of 46 members in attendance. Classmates gathered for brief registration prior to a tour of the Sturgis School, said Kristen Peterson.

A town hall meeting was held July 20 at the Legion Hall to discuss the future of the Preeceville Hospital. The Preeceville and District Health Focus Group hosted the meeting which drew a crowd of roughly 200 people, said Stacey Strykowski.

The centennial of the Green Leaf Cemetery was celebrated with a special blessing of deceased family members’ graves on August 7. The cemetery is located 12 miles north and four miles east of Preeceville. Rev.

The Preeceville Trinity United Church was the location for the United Church Vacational Bible School that attracted 55 children from the Grace and Trinity United churches from July 25 to 29.