Preeceville Progress

Gary Shepherd, director of Mental Health & Addictions Services, recently made a presentation to the Sunrise Regional Health Authority on the progress fulfilling the recommendations of the Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Saskatchewan.

Bruce Rawling, who has been a musician and songwriter for the last 30 years, showcased his talents in a concert at the St. John Lutheran Church in Preeceville on January 27.

The Rural Municipality of Preeceville announced the 2015-16 committee and board appointments at the November 12 meeting of council, according to Lisa Peterson, administer.

The Sturgis open curling bonspiel that attracted 14 teams featured three events from January 18 to 23. The Trevor Cook rink, with members Tammy Cook, Merlin Alberts and Shane Nelson, topped the A event.

The Bob Lebo and Glenda Jeffrey team won the two-person, one-day stick bonspiel held at the Preeceville Curling Rink on January 22. They defeated the Roy Fairburn and Joe Luciw pair in the A-event final.

The Preeceville Peewee Pats continue their race for the provincial C title. The first game in a set of two games was hosted in Wadena against the Wadena Wildcats on January 26. The series was based on a point basis not wins.

The Sturgis Composite High School hosted the East Central District Athletic Association (ECDAA) finals for mixed junior curling at the Sturgis Curling rink from January 29 and 30.

The Preeceville and District Mushers’ Rendezvous kicked off with a talent show at the Preeceville Legion Hall on January 29. The evening featured 13 talented artists and dancers.

The main attraction at the annual Preeceville and District Musher Rendezvous held at the Preeceville Skating Arena January 30 and 31 were dog sled races but many other activities focused on fun were also held.

Column by Brian Zinchuk