Preeceville Progress

The Preeceville and Sturgis United Church players performed its spring play in three communities over three days last week: in Stenen on April 27; Sturgis, April 28, and Preeceville, April 29.

The RM of Keys holds an annual ratepayers' meeting, which provides the opportunity to review our financial position, council activities and to hear about upcoming initiatives.

It has been recently learned that the council and the administrator of the RM of Keys have been meeting behind closed doors for the past three years with an applicant who wishes to locate a significant community of people and an intensive livestock o

There was plenty of discussion as the RM of Keys held its open forum ratepayer meeting on April 16 at the Ukrainian Catholic Hall in Canora with approximately 100 area residents in attendance.

Members of the Studio Dance One Club in Preeceville shone brightly on April 22. The Studio Dance One club members presented its annual spring recital to the theme Wonderful World of Disney at the Sturgis Composite High School.

Carter Scheller of Ketchen, a member of the Sturgis Archery club, remained focused and brought home a gold medal from the Saskatchewan Archery Association Junior Olympic Program and Age class championships in Prince Albert on April 14.

In looking for a light to shine through the darkness surrounding the last weekend’s horrific Humboldt Broncos bus accident, we search for something positive to be learned and actioned.

The Sturgis branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) honoured avid hunters and fishers at the annual banquet and trophy night on April 14 at the Sturgis Community Hall.

The Trent Paul Memorial Spirit Award, dedicated to honour the passion and spirit of Trent Paul, was recently awarded to first-year pharmacy student Japheth Bool. Bool is enrolled in the College of Pharmacy program at the University of Saskatchewan.

The Barveenok Ukrainian Dance Club hosted its annual spring concert with the talent of the many dancers showcased at the Sturgis Composite High School on April 15. Sheila Klebeck was the emcee and welcomed everyone.