Preeceville Progress

Seniors in the Sturgis area rocked the community with a fun rock-a-thon fundraiser hosted at the Sturgis READ Club on March 16. The eight main participants were all over the age of 90 years.

All Things Considered column by Gail Krawetz

Column by Brian Zinchuk

The Whitehawk Arts Council recently announced who the performers will be for the Stars for Saskatchewan 2016-2017 season. The first scheduled performance will be Lisa Brokop on October 27 at the Preeceville Community Hall.

Easter “babas” and “paskas” are traditional breads that are served on the table at Easter time in many households.

Dancers from the Studio Dance One club in Preeceville brought home numerous gold, silver and bronze medals from the Wadena dance competition on March 12 and 13. Dancers performed jazz, ballet and tap routines.

Since 2003, research has been going on in Saskatchewan, at the extreme northern edge of the turkey vulture range. Tanya Lawson, assistant to the project in 2015 gave a detailed presentation of the finding of the research.

The curling season concluded in Sturgis with the Matt's and Home Hardware bonspiel from March 7 to 13. There were a total of 17 teams entered with the Brian Peterson rink taking first place.

The Endeavour Figure Skating Club presented Superhero in its annual ice carnival held at the Endeavour skating arena on March 4. Skaters showcased all their hard work and dedication in a one-night performance.

Column by Kaare Askildt Formerly known as The Farmer in Training