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The Christmas season kicked off for seniors in the area with a Christmas party at the Preeceville Club 60 on November 23. Seniors enjoyed the turkey dinner catered and hosted by the Trinity United Church.

The Preeceville liquor store now has a new location and name under the management of Garth Harris. The new store, known as Thirsty Dogz Liquor, opened for business on November 21. The new downtown location is 17 Main Street in Preeceville.

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.