      Along with the featured chariot and chuckwagon races, there were numerous other activities to keep everyone busy at the Preeceville and District Lions club western weekend on July 15 to 17.
           All proceeds from the ice cream booth were donated towards the Preeceville Hospital fundraising efforts to retain doctors.
           O and E Concession of Canora provided sweet treats such as cotton candy, popcorn and candy apples.
           On Saturday afternoon children played a variety of games. The games featured included a ball toss, bean bag toss, tic-tac-toe- giant Jenga, Frisbee golf and horseshoes. There was also a giant human ball run. Individuals climbed into the middle and rolled down an inflatable run. The games were co-ordinated by the Town of Preeceville recreation board.
           Inflatable bouncing castles provided some extra fun for the children in attendance.
           Also on Saturday there was a total of $2,300 in prize money won at the ball tournaments which featured co-ed slo-pitch, and senior slo-pitch and fast ball on Sunday.
           Bob McLane and Against the Grain supplied the music for the open air dance.
           Sunday morning was kicked off with a pancake breakfast followed by a Christian cowboy service at the sportsgrounds.
           The Preeceville and District Lionesses sponsored bingo games under the big top during the two days.
           A gymkhana, sponsored by the Etomamie Valley Riders Club, was held on Saturday and Sunday.
           A concession and beer gardens were available on both days.
           The Preeceville Volunteer Fire Department was responsible for keeping the track watered for dust control and firemen sold 50/50 tickets. Maple Farm Equipment harrowed the in-field of the track.
