Preeceville Progress

Over the years there have been many stories of European farmers pulling up roots and moving to Canada. There have generally been two motivating factors in the decision to make what is a huge change. The first has been simple economics.

The Sturgis Lacrosse team has been practicing for its first games on May 24 against Yorkton. The team features five different age categories: under eight, under 11, under 14, under 16 and under 19.

The Preeceville and District Heritage Museum is looking forward to another busy season. “We will officially open on May 28 with our open house," said Agnes Murrin, president of the museum.

The Sturgis Sports and Rodeo committee has been busy planning events and activities for its third annual sports day on June 23 and June 24.

Contract for Love is a romance novel that follows the blossoming love between two characters who faced numerous challenges throughout the book. Rhonda Leibel of Usherville captured the evolving story in her book. “This is my third book,” she said.

Reeve Garth Bates has recently publically stated, “Unfortunately, some people aren’t willing to accept sound science.

The Preeceville coed slo-pitch league held a re-organization meeting at the Preeceville town office on May3. "A total of seven teams were confirmed registered for this ball season," said Riley Erickson, organizer.

One of the main topics of concern at the RM of Keys Council meeting on May 10 was the Crystal Lake Hutterian Brethren’s proposed colony development.

The Preeceville driving range, which will be open for the season shortly, is one of many activities and events being planned for Preeceville during the summer.

Ron Waugh of Preeceville, conservation officer with the Department of Natural Resources, made his retirement official after 39 years with the department.