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Editorial

Throne speech offers little in the way of new ideas

By Calvin Daniels / Preeceville Progress

November 12, 2019
Sometimes, probably without consciously trying to do it, politicians can end up parroting the rather obvious. Such was the case when the Saskatchewan government delivered...

The undeniable lure of draft horses and the people who work with them

October 20, 2019

There is something special about attending an event where people associated with draft horses gather. In my own case I suppose there is something of a personal connection...

Newspaper readership is no urban legend

July 16, 2019

You’ve heard of urban legends, right? Like the lady who had a spider bite that turned into a nest of eggs that hatched under her skin, or the tale of the kid that died ...

Hometowns deserve share of cannabis excise tax

May 15, 2019

In December 2017, the federal and provincial governments agreed that provinces would receive 75 per cent of the cannabis excise tax revenues instead of a fifty-fifty split....

The importance of diversified market development for agriculture

April 24, 2019

It wasn’t all that many years ago that the focus for agriculture in Saskatchewan, at least from a provincial government perspective, was diversification. There was a ...

This is happening now. What would you do?

November 7, 2018

A friend posted this above a picture of the migrant convoy making its way from Honduras through Mexico right now: “This is happening now. Trump has to make a decision. What...

Trade deal crucial for Saskatchewan

October 17, 2018

We have a trade deal and here in Saskatchewan that is a very big deal. Our livelihoods depend on trade. And that especially applies to trade with the United States, ...

Paying three times on Trans Mountain. What else would you expect?

October 10, 2018

How do you like paying for the same thing three times? Because that's what we're doing, if this Trans Mountain Expansion Project ever goes ahead. Now, to be clear, it's...

Premier Moe names new deputy minister

August 14, 2018

Premier Scott Moe has announced that Cam Swan will be the new deputy minister to the premier, replacing Kent Campbell who has served in an interim capacity since August ...

RM of Keys ratepayers meet with minister

June 4, 2018

Last week a delegation of concerned RM of Keys ratepayers traveled to the Saskatchewan Legislature to meet with the Honourable Warren Kaeding, Minister of Government ...

You’re never too old to learn

November 10, 2017

Contrary to popular belief, you can teach an old dog new tricks. I know this to be true because this old dog (I can call myself that, you can’t) ...

When does a fish cop get to be a fish cop?

October 19, 2017

At least a decade ago, while covering North Battleford provincial court, a case came up that was something you didn’t see every day. The prisoner ...

In the Autumn of my Life

September 29, 2017

I have always loved the fall season. What’s not to love about inviting, crisp mornings followed by lovely warm afternoons and beautiful sunsets? ...

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Throwback Thursday: From the Preeceville Progress files

Throwback Thursday: From the Preeceville Progress files

January 18, 2021

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Preeceville emergency room closure concerns Endeavour and area residents

May 31, 2020

Residents of the Village of Endeavour learned that the emergency room in Preeceville was closed May 8. This move has a major impact on our village and surrounding areas. ...

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I tracked down Quick Dick McDick, the best thing since Corner Gas

I tracked down Quick Dick McDick, the best thing since Corner Gas

February 16, 2020

The other day Brad Wall shared a post from Jason Kenney. That, in itself, isn’t much to talk about. The former premier of Saskatchewan and the current premier of Alberta ...

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Preeceville dancers bring home medals from Wadena competition

Preeceville dancers bring home medals from Wadena competition

March 25, 2019

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