Preeceville Progress

The Sturgis Trojans lacrosse team in the U-16 category brought home the gold medal and provincial title in the provincial championships held in Saskatoon on June 17. The three teams participating included Sturgis, Yorkton and Saskatoon.

By Brian Zinchuk

The two-day slo-pitch tournament at the Preeceville Western Weekend on July 15 and 16 featured nine teams competing for $2,800 in prize money.

The community of Preeceville celebrated a weeklong set of activities and events that were based on the celebration of Old Home Week.

Senior clubs across Saskatchewan, including Preeceville and Sturgis, are sharing memories in celebration of Canada's 150 th anniversary, said Maureen Johnson.

Eldeen Pozniak, former resident of the Endeavour and Preeceville areas, was invited to, and attended, a Royal Garden Party held at Buckingham Palace in London, England on May 25.

Along with the featured chariot and chuckwagon races, there were numerous other activities to keep everyone busy at the Preeceville and District Lions club western weekend on July 14 to 16.

By Brian Zinchuk

Shae Peterson of Sturgis was one of three Sturgis lacrosse players who were invited to be part of the Yorkton Fighting Pikes lacrosse team in the lacrosse provincials held in Prince Albert on July 8 and 9.

Annie Chimko of Preeceville celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family on July 8.