Local News

The Bob Lebo and Glenda Jeffrey team won the two-person, one-day stick bonspiel held at the Preeceville Curling Rink on January 22. They defeated the Roy Fairburn and Joe Luciw pair in the A-event final.

The Preeceville Peewee Pats continue their race for the provincial C title. The first game in a set of two games was hosted in Wadena against the Wadena Wildcats on January 26. The series was based on a point basis not wins.

The Sturgis Composite High School hosted the East Central District Athletic Association (ECDAA) finals for mixed junior curling at the Sturgis Curling rink from January 29 and 30.

The Preeceville and District Mushers’ Rendezvous kicked off with a talent show at the Preeceville Legion Hall on January 29. The evening featured 13 talented artists and dancers.

The main attraction at the annual Preeceville and District Musher Rendezvous held at the Preeceville Skating Arena January 30 and 31 were dog sled races but many other activities focused on fun were also held.

Column by Brian Zinchuk

The Preeceville and District Mushers’ Rendezvous hosted its 17th annual edition of the Mushers’ Rendezvous with all proceeds going towards a multipurpose pad to be used by STARS air ambulance.

The Preeceville Novice Pats hockey team was on a roll, recording another tournament win. The Pats defeated both Canora novice teams to win the Kamsack novice home tournament on January 23.

The Preeceville and District Lions Club was chartered in February, 1960 and has played an important part of the community for 55 years. The Lions Motto is “We Serve.

The Preeceville Skating Arena was a busy centre as hockey teams took their turns in action on minor hockey day on January 23. The Preeceville IPs, the youngest team, was the first team on the ice as the youngsters took on the Wadena Jaquars.