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The Preeceville School Community Council hosted its annual general meeting at the Preeceville School with 12 members in attendance on November 20. The meeting’s main focus was the election of the new executive, reported Kim Murray, secretary.

Eager Christmas shoppers got an early start on Christmas shopping with the Sturgis Winter Wonderland craft sale in Sturgis on November 25.

Premier Brad Wall presented individuals and teams for their outstanding contributions to the civil service during the Premier Awards’ dinner at the Conexus Art Centre in Regina on November 15.

By Brian Zinchuk

The Sturgis Composite School senior boys volleyball team exceeded its dreams when the team won second place at regional play in Tisdale on November 17 and 18. Sturgis will advance to provincials that will be held in Humboldt on November 24 and 25.

A Texas-Hold-em tournament was held at the Preeceville Curling rink on November 18. It attracted 26 players from across the local and surrounding areas of Preeceville, Sturgis, Canora, Kamsack, Lintlaw and Okla, said Tim Olson, organizer.

The Whitehawk Arts Council presented Union Duke in concert at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall on November 15.

The Preeceville and District Musher Rendezvous committee held an organization meeting on November 14 with discussion surrounding various topics. The organization will be celebrating 20 years this season.

By Brian Zinchuk

Gail Krawetz never thought she’d write a political history book, but that’s exactly what she’s done.