Preeceville Progress

Well, I guess I get to eat some crow for breakfast this morning. Just a few hours ago, around 2 a.m. Saskatchewan time, Donald Trump was declared winner of the United States presidential election.

Inadequacies in the Canadian rail sector have plagued western grain producers in the last few years.

Residents from across the area paused on November 11 to remember the fallen soldiers and other war veterans. The annual Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day service at the Preeceville Legion Hall was led by Jim Ward, Preeceville Legion member.

Students, staff and invited guests assembled for the Preeceville School's annual Remembrance Day service on November 10. "The annual service pays tribute to soldiers who fought for our freedom," said Sarah DeRuiter, a teacher.

Nettie Auramenko celebrated her 100th birthday accompanied by family and friends on October 22 when a five-generation photograph was taken during a party at the Sturgis Read Club.

Sturgis community bingo winners from November 1 were: Anne Antoniuk, Leona Kowalchuk (two), Richard Antoniuk.

Plans to improve health centres in Saskatchewan are forming as a new donation to The Health Foundation will assist to fund a new Yorkton hospital.

The Preeceville Harvard Air Cadets 606 Squadron canvassed the Town of Preeceville on November 5 to promote wearing poppies prior to the Remembrance Day Service. "The poppy has a long association with Remembrance Day," said Capt.

"It meant a lot to the Town to receive this grant in the amount of $1,473," said Olivia Bartch, Sturgis adminstrator.