Preeceville Progress 2023-06-08

PREECEVILLE PROGRESS AND STURGIS REVIEW

Nelson Lake camp season to start early July, 2

Preeceville council sets 2023 budget, 3

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Extravadance Studio dancers showcases local dancers

Dancers from the Extravadance Studio in Preeceville and Canora showcased their talents and hard work from the past season through their annual dance recital held in Yorkton on May 20. The recital theme was The Sweet Life, and featured performances from the local dancers and concluded with presentations of awards.

Kristin Weber, instructor, welcomed everyone to the recital.

“This is the 15th Anniversary of Extravadance Studio this year and I am so excited that we have been able to share our love for

dance with so many students over that time,” said Weber.

“Over 15 years a lot can change. I opened in 2008 in Canora and since then I’ve met and married my husband Garrett, had two children; Keegan and Kamdyn. We branched out into a dance wear store in 2015 and opened Yorkton’s first location in 2015, and then in 2017 moved to our current location where we also opened our dance wear store in Yorkton.

“In 2018 we started our Summer Kids camp program and started Extravadance Preeceville in fall 2021. It went from just me teaching and

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taking care of all the things, to now where we currently employ a fulltime office manager, a bookkeeper, five teachers, four junior teachers and three assistants.

“I am so proud of how my studio has grown and become a second home for so many dancers.

“All I truly ever want is to share how much I love dance with them and for each dancer to have a fun, safe and rewarding dance career; no matter how short or long it is.

“So thank you to my family and friends for helping me get where we are today. To my staff and teachers, thank you for

helping me create and build the studio and culture I’m so proud of. And to all of the dance parents and dancers that have been and are currently a part of our Extravadance family, thank you for being on this journey with me,” she said.

Weber acknowledged assistants and teachers at each location; Luca Propp, Canora assistant; junior teachers, Emerson Strykowski in Preeceville, Lila Wilson in Canora, Aleesha Jasper, and Kendall Veer.

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With locations in the communities of Buchanan, Canora, Preeceville & Sturgis.

Charlotte Newton sold homema de lemonade and cupcakes during the Preeceville community-wide garage sale. All proceeds from her sale went towards Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. See the story on Page 12.

Shining Star awards were presented at the Extravadance Studio annual recital. From left, were: (back row) Kendall Veer, Kristin Weber, Aleesha Jasper, and (front) Macy Balawyder of Preeceville and Atlin Godhe of Canora.

Camp season to kick off in early July at Nelson Lake

Nelson Lake Bible Camp is a beautiful treasure of nature to our community and full of history dating way back to 1936. The camp board and staff strive to create a fun learning environment for youth and families to discover and nurture a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to him, stated Reneye Scheller, camp representative.

“The experience you get at Nelson Lake Bible Camp is very simple and rustic, and one that you will always treasure and remember,” said Scheller. “This summer there will be two weeks of camp at Nelson Lake with teen camp running from July 2-7 (for youth going into Grades 7 to 10 ). The second week will be junior camp (for youth

going into Grades 4-6) from July 9-14 and also day camp (for children going into preschool to Grade 3) from July 10-14.

“We keep our activities very basic as all overnight campers rotate through the activities of canoeing, archery, and crafts each day of camp. These activities along with chapel, swimming, Bible adventures, memory challenge, meal times, canteen, campfires, wide games and chores all make for fun-packed days at camp. Day campers enjoy activities, such as singing, Bible stories, crafts, games, swimming and treats,” said Scheller.

The camp is trying very hard to keep its registration fees for camp as low as possible and also have a sponsorship program

to allow low income families to send their children to camp.

“We rely heavily on our fundraising efforts and volunteers to do all of this for the kids. For the past two years, we have held a barbecue sale at the end of Preeceville Main Street in conjunction with the Preeceville community garage sale, which goes a long way to provide funds for camp. We host a spring tea party at Club 60 each year and have purchased camp merch, (sweat shirts and T-shirts) with a Nelson Lake Bible Camp logo on the front, to sell in order to raise money to fund the camp. We are also very appreciative of everyone that gives donations both large and small, to help make camp possible for all the youth,” she said.

It has been a few

years since they hosted a family camp but this year they are excited to announce that they will be having a family camp weekend .This will be from July 21-23 for all families interested to either stay over at the camp or come and go as you please. This camp will include family activities, worship times, swimming, canoeing and relaxing. It’s sure to be a great time.

There is always yearly maintenance and upkeep to do at the camp that keeps staff busy with painting, fixing, and new projects.

“Our big project right now is an accessibility ramp to run from the top of the hill at the dining hall down to the chapel and beach area which we are currently figuring out and working on,” Scheller concluded.

Seeding continues, watch is on for insect damage in early crops

The east-central region of Saskatchewan is 81 per cent seeded, which is just shy of the five-year (2018-22) average of 83 per cent, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop report for May 23 to 29. Producers in this region have been facing excess moisture in their fields, which has prolonged seeding efforts for the year.

Seeding of peas and lentils has essentially been completed, with 99 per cent of this year’s crop in the ground as of the reporting period. Spring

wheat (89 per cent), durum (91 per cent), and mustard (90 per cent) are also leading the region in crops with the most seeding complete. Oats are the least seeded in the region with 60 per cent of this year’s crop in the ground.

Previous rains have kept the region in good topsoil moisture supply, however there are varying moisture levels within the region. Six per cent of topsoil has surplus moisture, 75 per cent is adequate, 14 per cent is short, and 5 per cent is very short.

Four per cent of pasture and hay land in the region has surplus moisture, 68 per cent is adequate, 19 per cent is short, and 8 per cent is very short. Notable rain events in the region this week include 52 mm received in the Goodeve area.

Crops are generally in excellent to good condition, with spring wheat (25 per cent excellent) and lentils (26 per cent excellent) in the best condition overall. Flax condition has the largest variance in the region with seven per cent being excellent, 64 per

cent good, and 29 per cent rated as fair. Producers are noting some minor flooding, wind, and insect damage in the region. There is also some damage due to drought-like conditions.

Producers are pleased with how well the crops are emerging in the region and have started in-crop application of herbicides while also scouting their fields for any pests. Producers are also moving cattle out to pasture and branding, concluded the report.

55 Alive Driver Refresher Course in Sturgis

The 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course is designed to help Canadians 55 years and over maintain their independence and their driving privileges. A refresher course

was held at the Sturgis READ Club on May 29 with Adrian Mohle from the Saskatchewan Safety Council instructing the course.

The 55 Alive course is

designed to help older drivers gain more confidence behind the wheel, improve awareness of traffic hazards, update themselves on traffic laws and new technology, anticipate the actions of other drivers, identify and correct bad driving habits, and voice any concerns in a friendly, relaxed environment.

“Renew your driving skills for today’s traffic,”

said Mohle.

“Update your driving skills. Even if you haven’t been involved in a collision in 40 years, it may be time to review your driving skills. With aging, changes occur in hearing, vision, flexibility and reaction time. You can learn to adjust your skills to compensate for those changes,” he said.

The course covered many topics that included

entering or exiting a highway, changing lanes on the highway, passing, parking, left turns, yielding the right of way, night driving, winter driving

and seatbelts, airbags and the changing technology in automobiles and the frustrations of today’s complicated traffic environment

Nelson Lake Bible Camp is gearing up for another camping season.

Adrian Mohle from the Saskatchewan Safety Council instructed a 55 Alive Driver Refresher course in Sturgis on May 29.

Seeding progress has varied across the region recently, with some nearing completion and others being delayed by rain.

Off-road vehicle collision results in serious injury

BY SGT. DEREK FRIESEN CANORA RCMP DETACHMENT

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 55 calls from May 25 to June 1, some of which included: one 911 Act call, two Child Welfare Act calls, four failure to comply with order calls, one possession of a weapon, one drug trafficking, one impaired driving, one criminal harassment, one forcible confinement, three assaults, one theft,

one break-and-enter, two disturbing the peace, two frauds, one lost and found, three mischiefs, 20 traffic offenses, one other provincial call, one off-road vehicle collision, two uttering threats, four suspicious persons and one prisoner.

Alcohol-fueled fight

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a report of an assault in Canora on June 1. Two males were reported to have been in a fight where

alcohol was a contributing factor. Police continue to investigate.

Serious collision

On May 31, the Canora/ Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to an off-road vehicle collision on Main Street in Sturgis. A male was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police continue to investigate.

Knife threat

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a threat complaint in Canora on May 31. When

the police went to the residence a female was observed holding a knife outside the residence. The female was arrested for possession of a weapon and failing to comply with her probation order, and remanded into custody.

Old news

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched on May 29 to a report that a male had pulled a knife on another male a residence in Canora. Police attended

the call and learned the matter had occurred in the past and there was no current threat. Police continue to investigate.

Log splitter theft

On May 26, the Canora/ Sturgis RCMP received a report that a Yardworks log splitter was stolen from a shed in Canora.

Report tips and information

If you have any information about these or any other crimes, or any substances involved in these

Preeceville Town Council sets budget

Town council held a special meeting on May 10 to discuss and approve the 2023 budget.

Council approved one building permit to build a fence.

Council made a $2,500 donation to the Health Foundation of East Central Sask., a $75 donation to the Preeceville School for kitchen supplies at the

spring trade show and $200 to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers. Committee reports acknowledged were: the Preeceville Recreation Board, the Preeceville Community Legion Hall committee and the Preeceville Economical Development/Tourism report.

The Town of Preeceville

council discussed many topics its regular meeting held April 11. Reports by the bylaw officer, mayor, foreman, community development and recreation, and chief administrator were accepted and filed.

Justin DeVries, general manager, and Gabe Goodsman, chairperson, from Parkland Regional

Enjoying the warmer weather with ice cream and baby animals

Waste Management met with council to discuss landfill and recycling levies and the town’s hauling rebate.

Greg Dohler and Nish Prasad from Sask. Water met with council to provide an update on the Sask. West Highway 9 Regional Potable Water system project.

The town signed a doctor incentve agreement with Dr. Roya Havai.

Reports provided by Ralph Ager, Sheldon Lciw and Darin Newton from the RCMP meeting with municipalities was acknowledged.

Shoreline alteration - Protect aquatic habitat with a permit from WSA

With warmer weather upon us, cabin owners and recreational boaters will be heading to lakes across Saskatchewan to enjoy the sunshine.

This is a busy time of year for maintenance and improvement projects to recreational properties, and it’s also a busy time for the Water Security Agency’s (WSA) Aquatic Habitat Protection (AHP) program, stated a release. WSA is reminding residents to call before doing work near water as you may need an Aquatic Habitat Protection Permit (AHPP).

Permits are intended to minimize development impacts to aquatic ecosystems, also ensuring protection for our province’s vibrant and vital habitats and waterways.

Some projects - like installing seasonal/temporary boat docks and boat lifts, or track and dolly systems - do not require an AHPP; however, some projects do, including:

• Shoreline stabilization (placing rock riprap, gabion baskets, retaining walls),

• Aquatic vegetation removal (i.e., removal of vegetation from in the water),

• Vegetation removal along the shoreline (i.e., cutting trees/shrubs),

• Access trails to the shoreline,

• Boat launch repairs/maintenance, and

• Boathouse construction.

Shorelines provide important protection from flood and ice damage, acting as buffer zones between aquatic and dryland areas. They also play a key role in protecting the quality of Saskatchewan’s water, and act as diverse habitat to fish, birds and other wildlife and plant species.

This year, WSA is undertaking measures to help reduce the time needed to review projects for clients to help complete projects faster, while still ensuring strong safeguards for our province’s waterways.

The Parkland Regional Waste Management Authority levy for 2023 was set at $19/capita, the landfill levy was set at $63/capita and the town’s hauling rebate was set at $100/week.

Council approved the change to the Recreation Board committee with councillors Darin Newton and Jesse Nelson being appointed.

Council approved the Preeceville Community Legion Hall fundraiser committee air conditioning project.

The quote of $8,910 from SaskPower to upgrade

incidents, please contact the Canora RCMP at 306563-4700, or you can also report anonymously via Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. Call the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment Turn In Poachers & Polluters (TIPP) Line, tollfree, at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 from a SaskTel cellphone (phone calls only, no text messages).

services at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall for air conditioning was approved.

Tacey Goodsman passed her six-month prohibition period as community development and recreation co-ordinator.

Elaine Simpson officially retired as office assistant effective June 1.

Tammy Descalchuk was promoted to town assistant administrator.

Rodney Daschuk was hired as crow control officer and Colin Masko was hired a pigeon control officer.

Thank You ou

to the residents of the town of Preeceville for putting your trust and faith in us as representatives on council for the past several years. It has been a pleasure serving you and being a part of the many projects, great and small, in our community.

Unfortunately, the time has come for us to step away from council. Thank you to our Administration, office staff and public works department for all their hard work and dedication to our town.

Best wishes to our future town council.

Darin Newton, Welma Bartel and Stacey Strykowski

Connor Prestie, son of Ben and Leah Prestie of Sturgis enjoyed his first soft ice cream cone of the summer season.

Will Prestie proudly showed off some of the new baby lambs at his family ʼs farm, near Sturgis.

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LOOKING BACK A decade ago

The Town of Preeceville hosted a community-wide garage sale with 27 garage sales participating.

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Students from the Preeceville School had been busy preparing to participate in the Relay for Life event held in Yorkton.

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Cam Broten, Canora-Pelly NDP was the guest speaker at the party’s annual spring banquet.

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The Family Resource Centre hosted its third annual Friends of the Centre dinner celebration in Endeavour. Kim Dyky of Preeceville was the guest speaker as she spoke on the Lutheran Church mission to Mexico.

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Preeceville School students Cole Wiwcharuk, Lucas Peterson, Jessylee Wionzek, Nicole Bileski, Brianna Antonichuk and Josh Miller all brought home medals from the GSSD District Track meet held in Yorkton. *****

Sturgis Composite School students Sarah Sushelnicki, Tamsin Vallevand, Narissa Zubko, Rhianna Olson, Danille Burym and Kaeleigh Folk brought home numerous medals from the GSSD District Track meet.

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The Preeceville and District Heritage Museum opened for another season under a new executive. *****

Youth in Saskatchewan could ride the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) for $45 per month during the summer months of June, July and August. *****

Kevin Doherty, minister of Parks, Culture and Sport accompanied by Laura Adlers, the national program director for artsVest national program, announced that an agreement was reached on a two-year extension of the program in Saskatchewan.

Perspective

There are times when journalists can get overly desk-bound.

That it is a condition that seems even more likely to occur these days when the job is increasingly about posting articles to the web, promoting posts via social media, and of course often turning to a web browser to aid in story research.

But, the best place to learn things, especially about local things which are the bread and butter of community newspaper s, is out mingling with people.

Recently I attended the launch of an effort to promote preserving the habitat, and to invite people to use and enjoy the public land by the Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association (YFBTA).

The effort, a Road Allowance Project (AKA ‘Skip the Ditches’) seeks to mark road allowances on little used roads

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as a way of indicating the trees and shrubs along the road are indeed wildlife habitat which can be enjoyed by people.

Certainly on the short wagon ride to ‘officially’ install a sign – a photo op for the program launch – we saw a number of different birds; a Canada goose nesting on a round bale, a coot out for a swim in a slough, a green-winged teale taking flight, and a robin’s nest in a tree.

While I am not a birder, I at least understand the concept of enjoying a hobby of which I have a few too many myself.

And the idea that the

road allowances should, for the most part be left as wild and natural as possible for wildlife to use and the public who own the lands to enjoy, is a rather commonsense approach to preserving nature.

While the wagon ride was actually rather relaxing, no computer keys to punch, or email to check on, it was also interesting and not for the few bird species I sort of knew among those seen or heard.

It was about the conversations.

It did not take long after my arrival to be asked if I thought the full house gallery at the

most recent meeting of Yorkton Council had collectively said enough to convince Council not to sell the building that currently houses the Yorkton Public Library? It was a question that fostered some healthy discussion.

And there was talk of ticks – nasty critters that they are –and fancy pigeons and Oberhasli goats, and how through the years farmers have at times planted trees as a farm asset and at times cut them down as a farm nuisance. There isn’t likely a story to be written from any of the conversations but that doesn’t matter.

It was a time where, as a journalist I simply mingled and chatted out among rural people.

It was a reconnection of a sort that all of us in the weekly newspaper business can use with our readers on a regular basis.

By now, you’ve probably been enjoying your rhubarb for a while.

It’s one of the first food plants that we have in the spring. What could be better than that ruby-red stewed fruit over vanilla ice cream? Delicious! Or maybe a sour cream rhubarb pie? Before you and I decide we have to go and pick some rhubarb right now and start cooking, let me tell you some interesting things I learned about rhubarb.

Did you know…that some rhubarb growers in the U.K. grow rhubarb in dark sheds and harvest it by candlelight. This “forced rhubarb” is said to be more tender and sweeter than regular garden rhubarb and growing it this way makes it available out of season.

Did you know that rhubarb is often called pie plant?

Did you know that John Glenn sold rhubarb from the family garden to help the family finances, since his Dad was almost deaf from First World War injuries?

Rhubarb goes back at least 5,000 years but was used for medicinal purposes as a laxative. As rhubarb began to be a commodity that was traded and sold, it was valued on equal par with silk, rubies, diamonds and pearls coming from China.

It wasn’t until the late 1700s that rhubarb began to be used in Britain for desserts and winemaking. In 1824, a South London nurseryman named Joseph Myatt wanted to use some

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rhubarb that he was growing. He had a recipe for tarts, and managed to convince others that if something sweet was added to rhubarb, it could taste pretty darn good! As fate would have it, Joseph also grew strawberries, which turned out to be a wonderful complement to rhubarb. Sugar was just starting to become readily available to the general public, so put them all together and suddenly a fad was born.

The English word “rhubarb” comes from Latin. The ancient Romans imported rhubarb roots from lands beyond the Rha (Volga) river, and since it was barbarians that brought the new plant, the plant became known as “Rha barbarum” which eventually became “rhubarb.”

Even though we think of rhubarb as a fruit, botanically it is a vegetable, belonging to the buckwheat family. It

is sometimes called “pie fruit” because it is so often used to make pies. Rhubarb is very low in calories, only 20 calories per cup, and is a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber. It’s a tough perennial, able to withstand our winters, and can last for many years. I always think of it as a real prairie plant – pioneers probably planted rhubarb when they started their homesteads, and to this day you can probably find a flourishing clump of rhubarb growing on any farmyard in the province.

As gardeners, I think we can appreciate rhubarb for another reason: it is a very architectural plant, providing big, exotic looking leaves that are a perfect backdrop to a flowerbed. It is not usually attacked by any bugs and is pretty much selfsufficient. It likes well-drained soil, and yes, it would appreciate a treat of fertilizer from time to time or mixing in some nice compost in the surrounding soil.

Years ago, Keith started some rhubarb seeds, and they grew into a wonderful rhubarb patch that looks lovely behind our rosebushes. Rhubarb is a great plant: one of the easiest that we will grow in our prairie gardens!

It’s tart…it’s tangy…and the flavour of it brings a million memories of childhood and family kitchens and delicious baking to mind. Let’s enjoy some rhubarb this week, and savour all that it brings to us. Have a good week!

Be careful not to get tied to your desk, real learning is about being with people

Rhubarb: A hardy plant with a surprising and wide-ranging history

What’s new pussycat ….

Though still mourning our faithful dog Lady, we have distracted ourselves with a cute-as-a-button female kitten, named Sky by our granddaughter Casey. Sky sleeps without worry in the crook of my arm, or with her body inside my shirt with just the head sticking out. Casey brought the kitten to us. It was love at first meow and now a feline has been added to our hearts to reside there with our other felines, canines and equines that have already crossed the rainbow bridge.

Marion goes to the farm as often as she is able, to groom and interact with her horse Tex. I stay at home and tend to Sky who is just looking to cause some mischief, as she charges at anything that moves on the floor. She is a smart little kitten, and fully potty trained at six weeks to her litterbox. She’s full of life and sure to be the source of many a new story.

Ole and Sven were enjoying their lunch of lamb chops with all the trimmings at Moe’s Bottoms Up Bar and Grille, chased by shots of Akevitt and Moe’s special lager.

“As I was driving back to the city from visiting my brother,” said Ole, “I found a suitcase with six kittens.”

“On no!” exclaimed Sven. “That’s terrible. Were they moving?”

“To be honest, I’m not sure,” said Ole, “but if they were, that would explain the suitcase!”

“My wife found five little orphaned kittens the other day,” said Sven, “and we decided to adopt them.”

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“Have you named them yet?” asked Ole.

“We’ve named them Thumb, Index, Middle, Ring and Pinky,” said Sven, “because they are a handful to raise.”

Truls joined them for baked Alaska dessert, accompanied with St. Halvard liqueur and coffee. He had overheard Sven’s story and had a story of his own to share.

“The other day young Per from across the street knocked on our door,” said Truls. “He looked me square in the eyes and told me that our little kitten had killed his Rottweiler.”

“Per said what?” asked Ole.

“He said that our kitten had killed his dog.”

“How could a little kitten kill a big dog?” asked Sven.

“I told little Per that I couldn’t believe that our cute little kitten could have killed his dog, so I asked him to please explain.”

“What did he say?” asked Ole.

“He said that his Rottweiler had choked on it.”

The lunch trade had eased off, so Moe joined them.

“Grete is a little old grey-haired lady that lives by herself next door to me,” said Moe, “and she told the following story to me. She went to our local grocery store and put the most expensive cat food in her basket. When she went to the checkout counter, she told the young cashier that her little kitten deserves the very best cat food. The cashier had said that she was sorry, but the store policy was to have proof that she was buying the food for her cat, because many elderly seniors buy cat food for themselves, and the management wants proof that you are buying the cat food for your cat. Old Grete went home, picked up her kitten and brought it back to the store. Then they let her buy the cat food.

“The next day Grete went back to the store to buy 12 of the most expensive dog cookies, one for each day of Christmas. This time the cashier demanded proof that she owned a dog, claiming that old seniors sometimes eat dog food. Frustrated Grete went back home and brought the dog to the store and was given the 12 dog cookies. The following day Grete brought with her a box with a hole in the lid and asked the young cashier to smell the hole. The cashier did and recoiled looking at Grete and said that it smelled like a sewer. Grete grinned from ear to ear and asked the young cashier if it would be OK for her to buy a six-pack of toilet paper! Don’t mess with us seniors!”

Preeceville students bring home various medals

Preeceville students represented their school and brought home medals during the East Central District Athletic Association track meet held in Yorkton on May 24-25

Students who placed in the top two in their categories and advanced to Provincial’s that were to be held on June 2 - 3 were: Sarah Masko, who placed first in Intermediate girls shotput, javelin and discus; Amber Spray, who placed second in Intermediate girls discus; Camryn Nelson, who placed first in shotput, second in javelin and third in discus in junior girls; Isaiah Maier, who placed first in the 500 metre and second in the 800 metre in the senior boys category, and Gerbo Javalona, who placed second in the senior boys discus event.

Members of the Preeceville School track and field team who placed in the top two at districts, from left, were: Gerbo Javelona, Isaiah Maier, Camryn

Sturgis students bring home various medals

Sturgis students represented their school and brought home medals during the East Central District Athletic Association track meet held in Yorkton on May 24-25.

Avyn Seerey brought home a bronze in Intermediate boys discus; Emma Olson brought home a bronze in bantam girls 100 metre and a gold in the 80-metre hurdles, Brea Babiarz brought home a silver in bantam girls 80-metre hurdles, Ripley Pristie won a bronze in pee wee girls high jump, Trae Peterson won a gold in bantam boys 80-metre hurdles and bronze in 800 metres, Chaz Jaeb won gold in senior boys hurdles, Savannah Olson took second in senior girls 80-metre hurdles, Jordyn Blanchard, bronze in junior girls long jump and Ripley Wiwcharuk, silver in bantam girls javelin.

Nelson, Sarah Masko and Amber Spray.

Members of the Sturgis Composite School track and field team who placed in the top two at districts, from left, were: Ripley Pr istie, Savannah Olson, Brea Babiarz, Emma Olson, Avyn Seerey, Chaz Jaeb, Trae Peterson, Jordyn Blanchard and Riley Wiwcharuk.

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accepted into the intensive training program in Vancouver at Harbour Dance Centre. This is a fabulous opportunity for her and will open so many doors. Thank you for sharing your talent, and genuine love for dance with each of your students,” said Weber.

Weber also acknowledged her office manager Jodi Bjornerud.

The awards presentation followed with many awards presented to dancers.

Dylan Descalchuk received a five-year award.

Aspen Zilch and Sophia Storoschuk received Miss Manners awards. The criteria required is to be polite to their teacher and classmates and always respectful and well behaved in class. These recipients will also receive a $25 scholarship sponsored by Simple Shots by Jackie.

Kaleigh Meberg and Eva Romanchuk received leadership awards. Dancers are leaders in class and also in the studio, they can be found participating in spirit days and helping at any event needed. They go above and beyond to help their classmates and studio family members. These recipients will also receive a $40

scholarship sponsored by Langenburg Motors, The Wellness Room and Imagine Events.

Macy Balawyder received the Shining Star award. She shares her bubbly personality and smile with everyone, the class is happier and in better spirits because of her. This dancer excels in class and is a great learner and listener and received a $50 scholarship sponsored by KM Auto and Vacations Yorkton, and Melissa Johnson.

Ayda Morton- Blender received a dedication award. She always shows up, never wants to miss a class and if needed, makes sure she is caught up before the next one. This dancer that is always there, making the most of their class. This recipient will also receive a $30 scholarship sponsored by DD Landscaping and Adeola Oloka from Cogent Law.

Jenna Anaka, Willow Malisheski, Dylan Descalchuk and Bridget Tremblay all received a most improved award. Each dancer has shown the most personal improvement of all the students this year. These recipients will also receive a $50 scholarship sponsored by Simple Shots by Jackie and Dale at PK Trucking.

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and Latifah Severight received Dance Spirit awards. These dancers love coming to dance, and you can tell every week that they have a passion for what they are doing and truly want to be there. These recipients will also receive a $50 scholarship sponsored by Culligan Water and Shop Easy Foods

Positive Vibes awards were presented to Rhyan Descalchuk and Emerson Strykowski, who have kept a positive attitude and adapted along everyone else through all of the ups and downs. These students are a great advocate for Extravadance. They are happy to be in the studio and share their positive energy with their classmates. These recipients will also receive a $25 scholarship sponsored by Laureen Weber.

Luca Propp received the Miss Congeniality award that was voted on by the senior dancers, based on who they believe has been the kindest, most generous and gracious team member. This person embodies the spirit of Extravadance studio both while away at competition as well as during each and every class.

This recipient will also receive a $25 Starbucks gift card sponsored by

Dancers who received Most Improved awards, from left, were: (back row) Kendall Veer,(instructor), Jenna Anaka of Preeceville and Kristin Weber, Aleesha Jasper (middle) Willow Malisheski, Dylan Descalchuk of Preeceville and, (front) Courtney Pozniak of Canora and Bridget Tremblay of Preeceville.

Receiving positive vibes awards from left, were: Kendall Veer, Emerson Strykowski of Preeceville, Aleesha Jaspe. Emily Mentanko of Canora, and Rhyan Descalchuk of Preeceville.

Five year awards were presented to, from left: (back) Kendall Veer, Kristin Weber, Aleesha Jasper and (front) Dylan Descalchuk of Preeceville and Quinn Bedore and Skylar Sciliberto of Canora.

Dancers from Preeceville and Canora who dance with the Extravadance Studio and received Miss Manners awards at its annual dance recital held in Yorkton. From left, were:(back row) Kendall Veer, Kristin Weber, Aleesha Jasper, (instructors) and (front) Sofia Storoschuck and Aspen Zilch, of Preeceville, Myra Vaughters and Hazel Sciliberto of Canora.

Leadership awards were presented to dancers from Preeceville and Canora. From left, were: (back row) Kendall Veer, Kristin Weber, Aleesha Jasper and (front) Eva Romanchuk and Kaleigh Meberg of Preeceville.

Dedication awards were presented to dancers from Preeceville and Canora, from left, were: Kendall Veer and Kristin Weber (instructors) and Ayda Morton-Blender of Preeceville. Missing was Emily Friessen of Canora.

Extravadance Studio dancers showcases local dancers

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Extravadance.

Dance discipline excellence awards went to outstanding student who excel in each genre of dance. These recipients will also receive a $100 scholarship sponsored by Extravadance.

Award winners were: Luca Propp (ballet)

Kaleigh Meberg (tap) Sophia

Storoschuk (jazz) Charlie Newton (lyrical) Macy Balawyder (hip hop) and Emerson Strykowski (hip hop).

From the Preeceville Progress Files: Throwback Thursday

June 9, 1977- the Preeceville branch of the Parkland Music Festival Association presented a concert of brass music with symphonic brass quartet

members. ***

June 17,1987 - At a regular meeting of the RM of Preeceville, the matter of

locating a safe area to establish an airstrip to be used solely for aerial spraying businesses who are hired by the ratepayers of the municipality was discussed.

***

June 5, 1980 - The Preeceville and District Multicultural Dance Association held its spring dance recital in

Preeceville. ***

June 11, 1993 - Over $16,000 was raised at the Ride For Sight motorcycle charity event.

June 10, 1987- Directors of Preeceville Mackenzie Society held its annual

June 26, 1969- Mayor Clarence Lundeen cut the ribbon to officially open Macleods store in Preeceville under the new management of Mrs. and Mr. John

Dancers from Preeceville and Canora who received Spirit awards, from left, were: Kendall Veer, Latifah Severight of Canora, Kristin Weber, Jinny Schapansky of Preeceville and Aleesha Jasper (instructor).

Awards of Excellence were presented to, from left: (back row) Luca Propp of Canora, Kendall Veer, Kristin Weber, Emerson Strykowski of Preeceville and Aleesha Jasper, (middle) Charlie Newton. Kaleigh Meberg and Macy Balawyder, all of Preeceville and Skylar Sciliberto of Canora and, (front) Sophia Storoschuk of Preeceville and Silver Brass and Josie Scott of Canora.

June 9, 1977- Molly Kowalyk opened a hair salon in Preeceville on the second floor of the town office building. Her first customer was Kim Katerynuik of Preeceville.

meeting. From left, were: Don Pillipow, Wayne Zimmer, Albert McGuire and Murray Dalton.

Stadnick.

June 30, 1977- Donald Formo, son of Elmer Formo of Preeceville presented a gift to Shirley Woytas, teacher, at the Preeceville kindergarten graduation program.

June 1,1976- David Lesanko, Mich Koroluk, Dalvin Sopel, Kelly Cook and David Polischuk received merit awards at the Sturgis Composite High School graduation exercises.

DASCHUK, Joyce -It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Joyce Daschuk (nee Mocyk) was born March 9, 1945, at the Preeceville Union Hospital to Peter and Daisy Mocyk (nee Yednak). Joyce took her schooling at Shaftesbury School and Lone Spruce School. In 1964, she worked at the Golden Leaf Café for 1 Ω years. She married Andrew Dashuk in 1966, and were blessed with two boys, Dwayne in 1967 and Rodney in 1968. Years later she worked at Sturgis Meats until she was diagnosed with cancer in 2005. She survived it all until Feb 2022, when her cancer came back. Joyce enjoyed gardening from planting in the spring, and taking care of it throughout the summer, to harvest in the fall. She also looked forward to pickling and canning once the garden was off. She loved taking care of her flowers, her favorite were Lollipop Lilies. Her fondest memories were spending time with grandchildren, teaching them to make perogies, cabbage rolls and various soups. Everyone enjoyed eating them. She is survived by her son Dwayne (Tammy) of Whitecourt, AB grandsons Karlen (Jenna) of Edmonton, AB Cory (Brianne) of Edmonton ,AB: son Rodney (Cindy) of Preeceville, SK, grandsons Dan ( Shelby) of Leduc, AB Kyle (Kathy) of Saskatoon, SK granddaughter Kelsey (Graeme) of Saskatoon: a brother Ron (Annette) Moyck of Rama, Sk; a sister Sylvia Moyck of Nelson BC; an auntie Bernice Kropodra of Kamsack, Sk; and numerous niece and nephews. She is predeceased by her father Peter in 1996, her mother Daisy in 2003, her sister Minnie in 2012, and her brother-in-law Peter Pasiechnyk in 2017

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PATTERSON - The family of Rose Patterson are saddened to announce her passing on May 26, 2023, at 58 years of age. Rose was born on May 3, 1965 to Percy B. and Elsie (Hoffer) Kobe at the Preeceville Union Hospital. She attended school at Preeceville Elementary and Yorkton Regional High School. Rose was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia at the age of five years. She had a stroke while undergoing treatment at the Pasqua Hospital, Regina, at the age of six years. Rose was diagnosed with liver disease in the spring of 2020. Rose worked at Sarcan and the Mackenzie Society in Preeceville for two years. She spent two years in Prince George, BC, with a friend. Rose married Dwayne I. Patterson on July 13, 2002 in Canora, SK. They divorced a few years later, but remained friends. Rose enjoyed singing, doing crafts, reading and watching T.V, especially animal shows. ose was predeceased by her ex-husband Dwayne; her father, Percy Kobe Sr.; brother, Percy Kobe Jr.; sister, Shirley Gogol and nephews, Ashley Reagan, Daniel, and Nathan Gogol. She is survived by her mother, Elsie Kobe; sisterin-law, Barb (Percy) Kobe of Sherwood Park, AB; sister Evelyn (Dennis) Reagan of Sturgis, SK; brother-in-law, Warren (Shirley) Gogol of Yorkton, SK; sister, Joann (Larry) Thomson of Yorkton, SK; sister, Karen (James) Caine of Stony Mountain, MB as well as many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, May 29, 2023 from the Chapel of Preeceville Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Bright & Pastor Hein Bertram officiating the service. James Caine played the guitar and led the congregation in singing some of Rose’s favourite hymns; ‘What A Friend We Have in Jesus’, ‘Away in a Manger’, ‘Shall We Gather at the River’ and ‘Amazing Grace’. Memorial donations may be made to the Mackenzie Society (Box 983, Preeceville, SK S0A 3B0) or to the Canadian Liver Foundation (Suite 101, 3100 Steeles Avenue East Markham, ON L3R 8T3) as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be send to the family by visiting Rose’s tribute page at preecevillefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Preeceville Funeral Home.

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WALOWSKI, Gladys - It is with great sorrow that the family of Gladys E. Walowski (Palanuik), wife of the late Frank Walowski, announce her passing on May 19, 2023, at the age of 91. Gladys was born on February 2, 1932, in the community of Lady Lake, Saskatchewan. She attended school nearby in Cavell, Saskatchewan. After leaving school, she worked in Sturgis, and later followed her family that had moved to Gilbert Plains, Manitoba. She then worked in Dauphin and Gilbert Plains as a waitress. In 1949, Gladys met Frank Walowski and they were engaged. In 1950 they were married and she moved to Frank’s farm north of Stenen, Saskatchewan. They were blessed with four sons, Jim Frank, Garry Wayne, David Rocky and Ronald Milden. Gladys loved the farm life and was truly devoted to her family. She loved gardening, flowers, cooking, and canning. They raised farm animals which Gladys was a big part of. She provided love and care to her family. Gladys is predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Frank Walowksi; and her parents, Mike and Anne Palaniuk. Gladys is survived by her brother, Fred Palaniuk (Yakima, WA) and her sister, Bernice Yaycheshen (Chilliwack, BC); her four sons and their families, Jim Frank (Sandy) of Vernon, BC and their three sons, Justin (Lana), (granddaughter, Zea) son, Jeffery (Leanne), (grandson, Harrison) and son, Jamie; Garry Wayne (Leona) of The Pas, MB, and their two daughters, Katerina (granddaughters, Sarah and Ava), and Bobbishay (granddaughters, Emma, Alexandria and Sophia); David Rocky (Nora) of Ft. McMurray, AB, and their two children, Zachary (grandkids, Emerson, Wren) and Hannah; and Ronald Milden (Stenen, SK) and his son, Reis. Funeral Services took place on Friday, May 26, 2023, from St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, in Sturgis, Saskatchewan, with Rev. Fr. Andrew Sowa, officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Community Cemetery with Justin Walowski, Jeffrey Walowski, Jamie Walowski, Zachary Walowski, Kirk Brown, and Reis Walowski serving as the casketbearers. Honourary casketbearers were Gladys’s granddaughters, Bobbishay, Katie, and Hannah Walowski. Memorials in memory of Gladys may be made to the Canora Gateway Lodge as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Gladys’s tribute page at preecevillefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Preeceville Funeral Home.

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