Preeceville Progress

World markets for agricultural products are fragile things, as Canadian producers are keenly aware. It seems strange that in a world where many still go to bed hungry most days, food products don’t flow with almost no barriers.

The sounds of pounding hooves and fun echoed through the hills in Sturgis on September 3 and 4 when there were 27 entries in the chariot and chuckwagon races.

The Town of Preeceville hosted a registration and information session on September 7 with 11 organizations in attendance.

Finn Petersen with his wife Tove of Silkeborg, Denmark enjoyed visiting all the sites and local attractions and socializing with community members in Preeceville recently.

The Preeceville Panthers football team suffered their first loss when they traveled to Watrous to take on Watrous on September 9. The Panthers came up short with a 38-13 loss for the night.

Sturgis Community bingo winners from August 30 were: Patsy Letwiniuk, Bea Sekel, Irene Lingl, Elaine Semeschuk, Jennifer Shingoose (two), Lauisa Keshane, Anne Sopel, Lydia Dzaman, Shirley Ellison (two), Jenny Soloway, Nettie Gazdewich, Jean Babiuk, V

The Preeceville Nursery is gearing up for the beginning of the new school term and all the new faces showed up at a meet-and-greet evening on September 7.

Preeceville Elementary students showcased their athletic abilities at the annual track-and-field day meet on September 9. "The day kicked off with a barbecue followed by students participating in various events," said Sheila Kelbeck.

Two new teachers and one intern have joined the staff at the Preeceville School for the 2016-17 school year. Allyson Rock, originally of Canora, has joined the staff at the Preeceville School.

The St. Patrick's Sturgis and Preeceville councils of the Catholic Women's League of Canada welcomed Rev. Mark Miller to Preeceville Club 60 on August 31 when he gave a presentation on caring for the dying in an ethical manner.