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The Preeceville and District Lions Club was chartered in February, 1960 and has played an important part of the community for 55 years. The Lions Motto is “We Serve.

The Preeceville Skating Arena was a busy centre as hockey teams took their turns in action on minor hockey day on January 23. The Preeceville IPs, the youngest team, was the first team on the ice as the youngsters took on the Wadena Jaquars.

The Preeceville Midget Pats defeated Prairie Storm, which plays out of Balgonie, in the first game of two-game, total-point series in the Pats’ run for the provincial title on January 22. The win was in front of a packed arena.

All Things Considered column by Gail Krawetz

Column by Brian Zinchuk

The Etomamie Valley Riders Club hosted is annual awards supper at the READ Club in Sturgis on January 22. Jacquie Olson, president of the club, was the master of ceremonies for the awards. Four seasons catering by Sharon Draper catered the meal.

The Federated Co-op continues to make improvements to make fuel a top priority for consumers. Sixteen new fuel tanks were shipped to the bulk fuel station during the week of January 18.

The Laird Gervais rink of Crystal Lake won the Preeceville Curling Club's 200-plus bonspiel that ran from January 11 to 14. Delmar Pasiechnuk, Ken Bazansky and Jan Gervais were the other team members.

Among the 16 successful applicants of TD Bank Financial Group and The Health Foundation fall education awards for 2015, which were announced last week, were several from this area.

Communities across the area will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday with pancake suppers. The Trinity United Church is scheduled to host its celebration on February 3.