Preeceville Progress

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.

So who’s the biggest employer in Saskatchewan?Agriculture? Oil? Government? Well, there’s a pretty argument that it’s the trade sector. Yes trade.

The editor: Here we are in the middle of an official election period. This is a period in which all important decisions are supposed to be delayed until after the election.

Regina Public Schools announced on October 6 that they were dispensing with graduation banquets and dances, and only keeping cap-and-gown ceremonies. Those principals better watch out for pitchforks and torches.

If there is one thing rural Saskatchewan seems to hold as sacred it is its municipal governments.