Preeceville Progress

On July 31 to August 2, four generations of Folwark family members from across Canada gathered at the Sturgis Community Hall for a weekend of celebration uniting family members and strengthening family bonds.

Elementary students from Preeceville School enjoyed participating in their annual track-and-field meet that was kicked off with the back-to-school barbecue on September 4.

Building permits in Saskatchewan took a huge jump in July, up 59.8 per cent over June (seasonally adjusted), the highest percentage increase among the provinces. On the national front, permits dropped 0.6 per cent over the same period.

Jokingly described as “country bumpkins,” the Assiniboine Golden Aces senior co-ed slo-pitch team went to Saskatoon on August 2930 for the SPN (Saskatchewan Provincial – National) tournament and returned with the B-side title.

With more than 100,000 lakes, Saskatchewan is one of the world’s premier wilderness canoeing destinations. For thousands of years these waterways have been closely tied to the culture of First Nations’ people, which continues to this day.

The Preeceville Panther football team was put to the test through exercises and plays to prepare for the first home game on September 16. The camp was held from September 1 to 4 with practices on a daily basis.

Preeceville Nursery School is a safe and fun learning environment for children aged three and four. Registration for the students was on September 8.

The residents and staff members of the Preeceville and District Health Centre’s long-term care wing (LTC) have had a busy summer with numerous activities and visitors.

Members of the Preeceville Curling Club met for an informal organizational meeting on September 2. The club executive and members discussed numerous topics related to the start up for the new season.