Preeceville Progress

Column by Brian Zinchuk

Shirley Jackson of Saskatoon began working as the acting administrator for the Town of Preeceville on January 4. She is on contract filling in for a 12-month maternity leave for Lorelei Karcha.

The Whitehawk Arts Council is scheduled to welcome the Travelling Mabels on February 25 for the second concert in the Stars for Saskatchewan series. The Travelling Mabels are scheduled to perform at the Sturgis Community Hall on February 25.

The Rural Municipality of Hazel Dell council made numerous appointments for 2016 during the January 12 meeting, according to Christina Sorgen, assistant administrator.

The Lintlaw Playground Committee reported that it’s at the halfway point of making the new playground equipment area a reality.

Communities across the area celebrated Shrove Tuesday with pancake suppers. Members of the Trinity United Church in Preeceville hosted their annual celebration on February 9.

The Preeceville Pats midgets and peewee teams ended their provincial runs but still continue to play regular games and playoffs. The bantams are the only team scheduled to still play for a provincial title.

The Preeceville Curling club celebrated Curling day in Saskatchewan with a fun wing night followed by a draw-to-the-button competition on February 5.

The Government of Canada has announced support of $786,961 for 12 projects in Saskatchewan under the Government of Canada's 150 Community Infrastructure Program.

Preeceville elementary school students had the opportunity to learn the basics and have some fun while curling in the annual school bonspiel held at the Preeceville Curling rink on February 5.