PRECAUTIONARY WATER USE REDUCTION NOTICE June 30, 2014

 

PRECAUTIONARY WATER USE REDUCTION NOTICE June 30, 2014

The Town of Preeceville has issued a precautionary water use reduction notice as of Monday, June 30th, 2014. Our lift station is handing the 100,000 gallons of drinking water that we will pump each day however, after the significant amount of rain fall over the weekend we are now pumping up to a million gallons per day and our system is having trouble with the additional water. We are asking residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water usage where possible until the rain water has moved through our systems.

Preeceville has a high amount of groundwater and storm water entering our sewer system. Many homes have water that is dumped into the sewer system through improper connections such as downspouts and groundwater sump pumps. Please have any of these connections now routed onto the street where it will follow our storm water system so as not to over load our sewer system.

Our Town crew is currently doing everything it possibly can to resolve the situation.

Thanks you for your cooperation and if you have any questions please contact the Town Office at 306-547-2810.

Reprint of CFIB review of Taxes paid if you lived in Manitoba

Source: 2014 Manitoba Budget

More @ http://www.cfib-fcei.ca/english/article/4120-manitoba-needs-lower-personal-income-taxes.html

Reprint of Saskatchewan's new Recycling Regulations and what they mean to you

How much will Sask’s new recycling regulations cost you?

For more details

CFIB Action Alert

How much will SK's new recycling regulations cost you?

Of further interest:

Businesses that sell packaged goods or supply printed paper to Sask residents will be required to pay a fee to a company called Multi-Material Stewardship Western (MMSW) to cover the costs of recycling these materials. We don’t know the potential cost to you – so would you sign a blank cheque to MMSW?
If a business introduces any packaging or printed paper into the Saskatchewan consumer marketplace, new laws will require them to measure all of it by weight and pay a still-to-be determined fee to MMSW - a privately owned Ontario-based company.
Businesses will be required to register with MMSW and begin reporting by June 30, 2014. The program becomes effective January 2015.

More @ http://www.cfib-fcei.ca/english/article/6229-how-much-will-sask-s-new-recycling-regulations-cost-you.html

and @  http://www.mmsk.ca/consultation

Saskatchewan Tourism Week – June 15-21

Saskatchewan Tourism Week – June 15-21

What does Tourism mean to us? Looking at the numbers for our population inside the RM of Preeceville we have about 125 people working in the Tourism Industy. About $75,000.00 dollars is generated in municipal taxes each year. In this part of Saskatchewan we have a very healthy tourism sector that most of us take for granted. Our great outdoors. Our attractions, events, recreational facilities and shoppable Main Streets. Here's what we have planned as a town:

Mayor Harris


Mission Statement

Identify and encourage economic development and tourism initiatives for the Town of Preeceville through facilitation and coordination of people, research and ideas.

Goals

• Broaden the economic base of Preeceville through business development and job creation
• Act as an umbrella organization for economic development organizations in the Preeceville area
• Increase the economic development resources available to businesses and economic development organizations
• Provide support services with complete accurate information to businesses in the area of economic development
• Provide tourism services and programs on behalf of Preeceville and area

Priority Items

Economic Development

• Our population is knowledgable and supportive of Economic Development
• Marketing Buy-In for the promotion of Tourism Guide
• Senior Housing Development both private and public
• Town of Preeceville Website promotion and use of
• Support fundraising for the Integrated Health Care Facility
• Hunting and fishing promotion of the area

Tourism

• Our population is knowledgable and supportive of tourism
• Creation of the Summer Tourism Guide
• Major Events Promotion including Birthdays and Old Home Week
• Regional Tourism Promotion
• Identifying and promoting local tourist attractions

Recreation

• Our population is knowledgable and supportive of recreational activities
• Creation of the Leisure and Recreation Guide
• Increase physical activity for children and youth through programs such as the after school club
• Promotion of activites for children ages 10 to 17 in age appropriate language
• Community awareness programs, facilities and events through radio, internet and print advertising
• Walking, hiking and geocahing trails
• Cross Country ski trail program and activities
• Survey citizens on targeted recreational activities

Projects
Economic Development

• Update of Community Profile
• Review of the Business Retention and Expansion Program
• Promotion of Small Business Loans with a yearly goal of ten applications
• Development of a Strategic Plan

Tourism

• Creation of a Tourism Marketing Consortium
• Identification and Promotion of Local Tourist Attractions

Recreation

• Development of a Strategic Plan including a green space development
• Expansion of the Recreation Centre programs
• Expansion of the Legion Hall Programs
• Recommendation for expansion and development of Annie Laurie Beach Area
• Initiate or support efforts to attract small to mid scale recreation and sporting events to Preeceville

More information @ http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=42 

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RELAY FOR LIFE Welcome to Town

RELAY FOR LIFE

Welcome to Preeceville. As I took over the job as Mayor I was very proud to be a volunteer and hold this top office position in our community. Over the years I did not think that I could ever be more proud to be from Saskatchewan and this great Town. I was mistaken. What our volunteers have accomplished to make our town a better place has inspired me and made me prouder than ever of the two things I love to promote, this town and this great Province. “Preeceville, Proud to be located in Saskatchewan”

 I love to say, Preeceville is a community of one thousand in a province of one million, so one of a thousand more communities. And just how do we fit in?

I believed that we can change the world. It starts with the community and its foundations. One of which is its volunteers. From that all other good things start and grow.

 

We have succeeded in keeping more people engaged and enthusiastic about their service to others in their groups and the community. Our Relay for Life is about the giving back, having fun, renewing friendships and strengthening the bonds among all of us.

I believed in this town and in working together with persistence and creativity, that we can achieve what many would believe impossible. Being confident that we can do it will grow our community into the future. This Lions Sports Park as an example was built by volunteers for all to enjoy and use.

 

Our volunteers, my follow community leaders and staff hope you enjoy your visit to our little town.  

 

Mayor Harris

Welcome to Preeceville - RELAY FOR LIFE - June 7th, 2014

Big Thanks to the Town Crew. 1st cut of the summer. Town looks great for the weekend.

RELAY FOR LIFE

We are pleased to announce that Preeceville will be hosting a Relay For Life event June 7th 2014. This event will be held at the Preeceville Sports Grounds beginning at 7pm.

For more information contact:

Leslea Hanson 306-547-9494 ( hanson.leslea@hotmail.com )

or

Tammy Pantiuk 306-547-4266 ( tlpantiuk@sasktel.net )

or go to www.relayforlife.ca/sk and click on Preecevile

Draft Anti-Bullying Bylaw

Draft Anti-Bullying Bylaw

Harassment in all it's forms is not acceptable.

Unacceptable‭ ‬behavior‭ ‬from‭ ‬anyone‭ ‬will‭ ‬not‭ ‬be‭ ‬tolerated. When ‬asked‭ ‬to‭ ‬stop the‭ ‬unacceptable‭ ‬behavior, it ‬is‭ ‬expected‭ ‬to‭ ‬stop ‬immediately. Community leaders ‬may‭ ‬take‭ ‬any‭ ‬action‭ ‬they‭ ‬deem‭ ‬appropriate,‭ ‬up‭ ‬to‭ ‬and‭ ‬including any and all bylaws, Provincal and Federal laws.
 

"You are responsible for discriminatory behaviour if you know your behaviour is

Unwelcome to the recipient, or if a reasonable person ought to have known the behaviour
is, or could be, unwelcome to the recipient. Harassment can include comments, conduct,
or display of materials that directly target an individual or that create a “poisoned” or
“Unwelcoming” environment where the person feels psychologically or emotionally
Harmed, offended or intimidated based on any of the prohibited grounds.
Discriminatory harassment includes:
- Unwanted physical contact (touching, grabbing, hitting or pinching)
- Written or verbal abuse or threats
- Unwelcome remarks, jokes, slurs, or taunts about a person’s ancestry, national or
Ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited ground
- Insulting names or comments
- Jokes, cartoons, or pictures
- Practical jokes that embarrass or insult someone
- Ignoring, isolating, or segregating a person or group
- Negative treatment because of sex, ancestry, disability or any other prohibited
ground of discrimination" Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.

"Personal harassment is any unwanted activity or behavior directed at an individual.

that creates a negative, hostile, or unwelcoming environment for that individual. Personal
Harassment is not covered by The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code because it is not
connected to one of the prohibited grounds of discrimination. However, this policy also
prohibits the kind of personal harassment prohibited by The Occupational Health and
Safety Act, 1993:" “forms of personal harassment with respect to any matter or circumstance
arising out of the worker’s employment, which includes bullying and abuse
of power.” Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8(1) of The Municipalities Act as amended, a Council may pass Bylaws respecting the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property and respecting people, activities and things in or near public places.

BYLAW TITLE
1. This Bylaw shall be known as the “Anti-Bullying” bylaw.

DEFINITIONS

1. “Bullied” means the repeated or habitual harassment of others by the real or threatened infliction of physical violence and attacks, racially, ethnic, gender or sexual orientation based abuse, taunts, name calling and put-downs that are verbal, written or electronically transmitted, or emotional abuse, extortion or stealing of money and possessions and social out-casting.
2. “Minor” means an individual less than 18 years of age.
3. “Peace Officer” means a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or a Special Constable appointed by the municipality.
4. “Public Place” means any place, including privately owned or leased property, to which the public reasonably has or is permitted to have access, whether on payment or otherwise, within the corporate limits of the Town, including schools, recreational facilities, and public parks and sports grounds.

ENFORCEMENT

1. No person shall, in any public place:
a) Communicate either directly or indirectly with any person in a way that causes the person, reasonably in all the circumstances, to feel bullied.
b) While not taking part in any action described in Part 3, Section 1 (a) encourage or cheer on any person described in Part 3, Section 1 (a).
2. Any person who contravenes Part 3, Section 1(a) of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and is liable.
a) For a first offence, to a minimum specified penalty of $000.00; and
b) For second, or subsequent offences, to a fine not exceeding $0,000.00; and in default of payment of the fine and costs, to imprisonment for six months.
3. Any person who contravenes Part 3, Section 1(b) of this Bylaw is guilty of an
offence punishable on summary conviction and is liable
a) For a first offence, to a minimum specified penalty of $000.00; and
b) For second, or subsequent offences, to a fine not exceeding $000.00; and in
default of payment of the fine and costs, to imprisonment for six months.
4. If an Offence Notification Ticket is issued in respect of an offence, the Offence
Notification Ticket may:
a) Specify the fine amount established by this Bylaw for the offence; or
b) Require a person to appear in Court without the alternative of making a
voluntary payment.
5. A person who commits an offence, may:
a) If an Offence Notification Ticket is issued in respect of the offence; and
b) If the Offence Notification Ticket specifies the fine amount established by
the Bylaw for the offence
Make a voluntary payment equal to the specified fine by delivering the Offence
Notification Ticket and the specified fine to the Provincial Court Office
specified on the Offence Notification Ticket.

ENACTMENT

1. This bylaw shall come into effect on            .


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