Preeceville Progress

While the days of backyard barbecues and pool parties are behind us, there’s a lot to look forward to as the crisp fall air arrives.

Safer driving has led to 19 per cent fewer fatalities and 18 per cent fewer injuries in the first year of tougher traffic safety laws, according to preliminary numbers from SGI. The numbers are for the yearlong period July 1, 2014June 30, 2015.

On Thursday, October 8, 2015, Frank Arnie, 87, passed away in Canora Hospital with his wife, Bessie at his side.

The publicly-funded influenza (flu) vaccine became available in Saskatchewan beginning October 19. All residents six months and older can receive it for free.

World Dog sled mushers Kevin Cook and his father Raymond Cook, and with the support of their families, are busy preparing for another season of racing.

Saskatchewan strives to maintain a healthy environment for the thousands of native wild species that live in the province.

"Breaking Convention-al Molds: Saskatchewan Women in Education” is the theme of Women’s History Month in Saskatchewan this year.

Sturgis On Stage is a new community theatre group led by Angèle Poirier of Sturgis. “The vision is to perform a short, one-hour program consisting of two one-act plays,” said Poirier.

The committee members of the Preeceville and District Musher's Rendezvous meet-ing to prepare for next year’s annual event, which is scheduled for January 29, 30 and 31. The first meeting was held on October 5 with nine members in attendance.