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Chris Balyski was voted in as a new councillor for the Town of Preeceville during the town's byelection held on September 18. There were 252 voters, with Balyski receiving 111 votes.

This year the Preeceville and District Heritage Museum received a special artifact, a Russian Samovar (used for making tea) from Sue Johnson, daughter of Karen Holm who was the daughter of Agnes Holm.

The Preeceville and District Heritage Museum officially closed for the season with a pie and coffee event on September 13. "Even though we are now closed to visitors, there is work going on," said Agnes Murrin, museum representative.

The Norquay and Sturgis combined senior girls’ volleyball team hosted a home tournament at the Sturgis Composite School on September 6 and 7. The tournament featured six teams: Sturgis, Kamsack, Ituna, Canora, Leroy and Sacred Heart.

The Town of Preeceville will be hosting a cultural day with many ethic community member showcasing the many cultures in around the community.

The Preeceville Panthers football team may be small in numbers but team members have proven to be successful in recording two shutout wins to begin the season.

The Town of Preeceville recreation department has been keeping busy planning and overseeing numerous activities for residents in Preeceville and around the surrounding area to enjoy.

Following in his grandfather's footsteps and a true legend in the making, Tre Twitty will be honouring his grandfather, Conway Twitty in a heartfelt tribute that has brought tears to the eyes of many.

In the overall economics of agriculture on the Canadian Prairies oats are not a major driver of things. Oats are not on the same level as canola, or wheat, or even barley.

Students at the Sturgis Composite School were greeted with significant changes when they walked through the doors on September 3 for kindergarten to Grade 9 and September 4 for students in Grades 10 to 12.