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The Preeceville School will be celebrating the accomplishments of students and staff during Education Week being held October 16 to 22. "The theme for this year's Education Week is “Celebrating Today.

There were 19 Preeceville School students who participated in the Saltcoats cross-country meet held on September 30. "The runners did well and show a great deal of improvement with each meet they participate in," said Bonnie Lisitza, teacher coach.

Sunrise Health Region confirmed in a recent release that a regular rotation of visiting physicians and primary health services are once again available in Norquay and Invermay.

The largest pumpkin to win the 20 th annual Preeceville Great Pumpkin contest tipped the scale at 134 pounds. The pumpkin was entered by Tom Babchishin of Sturgis.

Kelly and Brandi Heskin of Preeceville were faced with every parent's nightmare when their 18-month-old daughter Chelsa began having unexplained seizures. Chelsa, daughter of Kelly and Brandi (Watland) Heskin was born on May 11, 2014.

In October, two new physicians are scheduled to arrive and receive orientation to Sunrise Health Region. The health region recruited the physicians to fill vacancies in Preeceville and area, said a news release from Sunrise Health Region. Dr.

Alan Holmberg will be the new mayor for the Town of Sturgis, effective at the November regular meeting of town council. Holmberg, who succeeds Mayor Don Olson, was unopposed, said Olivia Bartch, administrator.

Unopposed for re-election, Preeceville Mayor Garth Harris has been returned to head Preeceville council. But according to results of the nominating day on September 21, a total of 13 persons are seeking the six councillors’ seats.

The annual veggie exchange was another huge success with garden producers sharing extra vegetables with their fellow gardeners. The program was sponsored by the Preeceville and District Ministerial Association.

Rick Pristie, reeve of the Rural Municipality of Preeceville, is being challenged by Wayne Mastrachuk, said Lisa Peterson, administrator.