Thursday, 1 March 2018

Agriculture Literacy Month - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 1st, 2018 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 1st, 2018 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck


This week we focus on: Agriculture Literacy Month


March 2018 has once again been proclaimed as Agriculture Literacy Month in Saskatchewan.

"Agriculture Literacy Month brings farmers, ranchers and other members of the agriculture industry into elementary school classrooms around the province to read stories and discuss their agricultural experiences. Materials for the classroom visits, such as books and videos, are provided by Agriculture in the Classroom – Saskatchewan (AITC)"

“Agriculture Literacy Month is a great opportunity for students to connect with farmers, ranchers and other agriculture experts to learn about the safe, nutritious food produced in Saskatchewan,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “Some students might not have considered where their food comes from and this is their chance to ask questions and to think about the significance of agriculture in our province.”

Since 2012, Agriculture in the Classroom – Canada has been working collectively to declare one week in early March as Canadian Agriculture Week. Last year was the first time agriculture literacy was celebrated with events and activities for an entire month.

“This year’s theme is, Our Food. Our Story.,” Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant said. “Agriculture Literacy Month allows students to take part in activities with local producers and hear stories about why they work in the agriculture industry. These experiences are the kind of learning that really makes an impression on students.”

“During the month of March, there will be more than 150 volunteers sharing their personal agriculture stories with more than 7,500 of students throughout the province,” AITC-SK Executive Director Sara Shymko said. “We are grateful that this program is so well-received. Many young people grow up in cities and larger communities and aren’t involved in farming, so programs like these are a great way to strengthen students’ understanding of agriculture and the community involved in putting food in their lunchboxes.”

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2018/february/28/ag-literacy-month

For more information, contact:

Lauren Golosky
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4031
Email: lauren.golosky@gov.sk.ca


Events:

 - Ongoing
 Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace.

-  The Jackpot this week is   $4,476.00.  Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's.   Follow the ACE on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
Each week the Lions post photo's of the draw and sometimes the winners. Check it out!


- The Preeceville open Bonspiel is on till Mar 4 -  Great action - come out to watch  - Preeceville Curling Rink -  

-The Sturgis Kinsmen and Kinettes are preparing their 38th annual Mini-Miracle and organizers have said they have a full stage of talent lined up.
The annual Mini-Miracle is scheduled for March 1 at the Sturgis Composite School
- The Preeceville Hospital is once again gearing up for its annual bed push on March 1. The bed push will leave approximately at 2 p.m. from the hospital and make its way downtown and along the highway to Sturgis. The proceeds will be presented at the Sturgis Kinsmen and Kinettes annual mini-Telemiracle, which will be broadcasted live on CJGX-94 radio station on March 1.
- The Sturgis Kinsmen will also be collecting donations along their marathon run from Canora to Sturgis on that same day, he said. The marathon of Sturgis Composite School students, SRC members and Kinsmen members will leave Canora approximately at 11 a.m. and make their way back to Sturgis.
http://www.preecevilleprogress.com/news/local-news/sturgis-kinsmen-gearing-up-for-38th-annual-mini-miracle-1.23180981 

- March 24th - Whitehawk Arts Council presents "Sweet Alibi" -Sweet Alibi have captivated audiences with their charming and personal performances. It is fast becoming a well known Folk/Roots/Pop group - Starts at 7:30pm at the Sturgis Hall.


 - And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca


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