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It has been 33 years since movie goers had the opportunity to watch a movie in their cars in a Preeceville drive-in theatre but on August 10 a drive-in double feature movie will be shown in Preeceville.

The Sturgis Kinsmen Club annual duck derby was another huge success with approximately 680 plastic ducks sold. The derby was held at the Sturgis Regional Park on June 2 with numerous families enjoying the afternoon of fun and friendship.

Can you imagine the federal Liberals emerging from this fall’s national election with more seats in Saskatchewan than they already have? Admittedly, it takes a fair bit of imagination. And it will take more than a little luck on the Liberals’ part.

Flight Sergeant Eric Prestie was named cadet of year during the Preeceville Harvard Air Cadet Squadron annual review at the Preeceville Legion Hall on May 29.

Vandalism at Canora Cemetery Between May 20 and May 28 a tombstone was vandalized at the Canora Cemetery with a permanent marker. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Canora/Sturgis RCMP at 306-563-4700.

The Sturgis Composite High School graduates were introduced by Brad Cameron, principal, as they entered the high school gymnasium with their parents during the school’s graduation exercises on May 24. A brief history of their school life was shared.

The Star Wars Facebook page posted a photo on May 19 noting that on that day, 20 years earlier, The Phantom Menace came out. And I couldn't see it until my honeymoon. The reason was something or other about making it to my wedding on the 22nd.

The 2019 spring edition of the PALS (Performing Arts and Leisure Society) Draft Horse Field Days was held in Rama on May 18 and 19. Walter Hughes of Preeceville, PALS president, said approximately 20 volunteers were involved in putting on the event.

The Preeceville Harvard Air Cadets squadron members were invited to register and participate in the ham operator program. Hein Bertram, who is a fully qualified operator oversaw the program.

Arson across region On the evening of May 14 multiple fires were reported to the RCMP where land and buildings were burnt. Arson is suspected in some of these incidents. Please contact the Canora/Sturgis RCMP if you have any related information.