Preeceville Progress

The fifth annual Sturgis motorcycle rally weekend kicked off on July 31 with a dance with music that was supplied by James Williams at the Night Train Saloon outdoor stage.

On the August long weekend, approximately 150 members of the Cook family gathered at the original family homestead in the Hazel Dell area for a reunion that highlighted the presentation of a Century Family Award.

By Kaare Askildt ( A.K.A. – Farmer in Training ) Spring has evolved and become summer. Mother Nature didn’t ask anyone if we were ready, she just made the transformation. I have learned over the years that it is impossible to try and argue with her.

The Sunrise Health Region administration is reminding residents to be aware of mosquitoes that may carry the West Nile Virus. Because of the hot and dry weather conditions, there are fewer mosquitoes this year than during previous years.

On July 30, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart re-iterated the importance of the U.S. Senate’s outright repeal of Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) for beef and pork. “Frankly, this issue has been dragging on for far too long,” Stewart said.

Harvest has begun in some parts of the province, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop report for the period ending August 3.. Less than one per cent of the provincial crop has been combined, while one per cent is ready to straight-cut.

Admittedly, it’s not quite as crass as the last time Saskatchewan voters saw a summer campaign.

The editor: In 2011, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall stated it was the government’s “vision and goal to make our province the very best place in Canada to live for those with disabilities.

I was at the lake when the federal election was called. “Meh,” was my response. I didn’t even bother to turn on the TV for two days to look at the coverage.