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Town of Sturgis following provincial guidelines for COVID-19

April 5, 2020

The Town of Sturgis is following the provincial guidelines with restrictions when dealing with COVID-19 virus, stated Aileen Lubiniecki, emergency measures officer. "...

Preeceville EMO states importance of restrictions

April 4, 2020

“Through the news, we have witnessed the COVID-19 virus run rampant in other countries,” stated Cliff Prestie, Town of Preeceville Emergency Measures Officer. “We have ...

Local Service Club acknowledges 60th year

April 3, 2020

The Preeceville and District Lions Club acknowledged its 60 years of providing service to the Town of Preeceville, local area and national charities. The first meeting to...

Preeceville Hospital Auxiliary continues to improve lives

March 31, 2020

The Preeceville Hospital Auxiliary continues to improve lives with the recent donation of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to the Preeceville and District Health ...

Canora/Sturgis RCMP Detachment activity report for March 12 to March 19

March 29, 2020

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 25 calls for service during the reporting period, some of which included two traffic collisions, one impaired driving offence, four ...

The Town of Preeceville council adds to closure list

March 28, 2020

The Town of Preeceville mayor and councillors released a letter to its residents addressing the COVID-19 epidemic on March 16. Effective March 16 due to concerns over ...

Children’s book by former Preeceville resident inspires others

March 27, 2020

Inspired by his daughter, Naden Parkin released his first children’s book The Girl Who Was Brave Enough. Parkin grew up and attended school in Preeceville. His father Dale ...

Covid-19: Saskatchewan declares state of emergency, imposes additional measures to ...

March 25, 2020

The Government of Saskatchewan has declared a provincial State of Emergency, giving the government broad powers to address the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes measures ...

Officials encourage public to stay calm

March 25, 2020

Over the past week, the hysteria over COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, hit a tipping point with the World Health Organization declaring it a pandemic, stated the University...

Only bold, immediate action can keep economy from plunging off pandemic’s cliff

March 24, 2020

It is time for big decisions from governments of all sizes and stripes in Canada. One week of workplace hemorrhaging from COVID-19 has punched a sinkhole into the economy...

Saskatchewan Hockey activity cancelled due to Coronavirus

March 24, 2020

Hockey parents and players have been notified by the Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) board that they have officially canceled all games for the rest of the season due...

Sturgis Klothes for Kids program has global reach

March 23, 2020

Carole Hauber gave a brief overview of the Klothes for Kids program held at the Sturgis St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church during the World Day of Prayer service on March ...

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COVID-19 pandemic worries Canadians more than 2008 crisis did

April 6, 2020

It seems that every press briefing brings a new announcement about the plans from the federal government to assuage Canadians about the economic stability of the country ...

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Canora Ladies Bonspiel attracts curlers from across region and beyond

April 5, 2020

The Canora Ladies Bonspiel was held at the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre from March 13 to 15 with curlers from as far away as Snow Lake, Manitoba. A total of 10 teams ...