聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 Preeceville present and past residents are being encouraged to reconnect with their roots during the Canada 150 anniversary.
The 150th Anniversary of Confederation is a truly special occasion for Canadians and for the past and present residents of Preeceville, (it is an opportunity) to connect with the past, celebrate our achievements and build future legacies,鈥� said Agnes Murrin, representative from Preeceville 150 committee.
鈥淚t is an opportunity to reflect on and deepen our sense of what it means to be a Canadian, a Saskatchewanite, and a present or past-resident of Preeceville and area,鈥� Murrin said.
The overriding theme to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Confederation (Canada 150) is 鈥淪trong. Proud. Free,鈥� she said. 鈥淭his is a key milestone and provides us with an opportunity to celebrate and take pride in our community.鈥�
The Preeceville 150 Anniversary committee is led by the Preeceville mayor with councillors who are organizing the Preeceville celebration that is scheduled to be held on the August long weekend (August 4, 5 and 6).
鈥淥ur goal is to have a great celebration and connect the past and present residents of Preeceville and area,鈥� Murrin said. 鈥淲e want everyone to be safe, enjoy the event that includes the people, visiting, food, parade and the town and take away good memories.鈥�
The committee is made up of volunteers from various groups and organizations and meets monthly, she said. Anyone who wants to help on the planning or has any suggestions are asked to contact the Preeceville Town Office or Murrin.
The main committee focuses on the planning and the various groups and organizations focus on the actual events, she said. 鈥淭he more groups that are involved to help spread the work around, the more fun it will be for everyone.
鈥淎n event like this in our small town takes a lot of volunteers,鈥� she said. 鈥淭his is a community celebration.鈥�
The committee has planned a three-day celebration. The tentative schedule features
聽registration, visiting over coffee and cake at the Legion Hall, a barbecue and fireworks on August 4.
On August 5, a pancake breakfast it to be held at the Club 60. It will kick off events that will include a parade; show-and-shine event, a barbecue at Centennial Park, horseshoe games at Club 60, a pie-and-coffee get-together and a supper at the West End Hall with two seating times that will be displayed on the ticket. The day鈥檚 events are to conclude with a street dance that will be held outside the Legion Hall.
On August 6, all events are scheduled to be held at the sportsground.聽 Events kick off with an interdenominational church service followed by an old-fashioned picnic, ball games open to everyone and a threshing demonstration.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Some children鈥檚 activities are being organized by Andrea Tonn, Preeceville recreation director. The committee is continuing to add other activities.
鈥淲e will keep everyone posted with a monthly update,鈥� said Murrin. 鈥淔ind us on Facebook.
鈥淲e have and will continue to advertise our event to those not in our community but we need your help,鈥� she said. 鈥淐ontact all your friends and relatives and invite them to join our celebration.
鈥淧reeceville is an inviting community. We are encouraging residents to open their own homes to help provide accommodations.
鈥淲e want this weekend to be fun and create happy memories for everyone,鈥� she said.
