Preeceville Progress

Students, staff and invited guests assembled for the Preeceville School's annual Remembrance Day service on November 9. "The annual service pays tribute to soldiers who fought for our freedom," said Britney Vewchar, emcee.

By Brian Zinchuk

The Preeceville Pats Midget hockey team took to the ice in its first home game of the regular season with a 5-4 win over Yorkton Remax midgets on November 1. Preeceville struck first early in the first period to take a 1-0 lead.

Keri Gardner has continued her fight to get the help her husband Rod requires to get better. The couple’s journey has been a long battle that started nearly a year ago.

Wendel Clark Day paid tribute to Toronto Maple Leafs hockey legend Wendel Clark, former Toronto Maple Leaf player, was honoured with a special day that featured the raising of his banner at the Kelvington Recreation Arena on October 21.

Bill Lesko, who was raised in the Lady Lake area and graduated from Sturgis Composite High School in 1968, says he had little interest in going to university. So, in March of 1969 he decided that he wanted to work in the bush.

Members of the Preeceville Harvard Air Cadets 606 Squadron canvassed the Town of Preeceville on November 6 to promote wearing poppies prior to the Remembrance Day service.

By Gail Krawetz

The Preeceville and Sturgis junior boys volleyball teams co-hosted the East Central District Athletic Association playoffs in both Preeceville and Sturgis on October 28 with eight teams participating.

Members of the Wa Wa Shriners of Yorkton visited the Preeceville School and Sturgis Composite School on October 25 to promote fire safety and to present their stop burn injuries program.