Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor for Thursday October 30th, 2014 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor for Thursday October 30th, 2014 8:35 am

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

Upcoming Events

- Saturday November 1st and Sunday the 2nd  General Skating 12-2. Check out all the events online by following the Arena on facebook. The Preeceville Arena is now on facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Preeceville-Arena/724477800938731?ref=hl

- Hazel Dell Rec Center will be holding their Annual Supper on November 9th in support of the ongoing running of the Hall. Anyone wishing to donation prizes for the Raffle table or help out with the supper in any way please call Healther @ 306-547-2910

- Preeceville Hospital Auxiliary will be holding a Christmas Auction Sale on Monday Nov 24th, 2014 at Club 60 beginning at 6:30 pm. Donations such as crafts, baking, sewing, knitting, etc. are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off with Grace Predy or Marg Neitling. For more information, call 547-2854.

- If you wish to have an event promoted visit our Community Events Calendar @

http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=800

Two grants have been awarded in the community so far this year from the EDC. One to the Ski Club to upgrade their trails North of Town. Another one to the Preeceville School for Winter Recreation. Check out our EDC Plan for Recreation @ http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=65&cid=6

Preeceville wants and needs more recreation. If you have an idea, send us a proposal and you could see your idea come to life with up to $2000.00 in funding. The Preeceville EDC is waiting to hear from you. Deadline is the EDC meeting each month in 2014 so get your proposal to us today.

Send proposals to:

Mayor Garth Harris
Chairperson-Preeceville EDC
Box 1134
Preeceville, Sk.
S0A3B0

SPRA provides a variety of program and services specific to parks and recreation. Program and service areas include children and youth, fitness and active living, facilities, parks and much more!
Check out tons of good stuff at: http://www.spra.sk.ca/

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines - Now Online
Active Healthy Kids Canada
Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Canadian Association for Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS)
Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute
Canadian Health Network
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Coalition for Active living
Ever Active Schools
Fitness Business Canada
Fitness Industry Canada
Girlshealth.gov
International Council on Active Aging
PHE Canada
Physical Activity Resource Centre
Physical Activity Unit – Public Health Agency of Canada
Play Works
Silver Times

The Preeceville Arena is now on facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Preeceville-Arena/724477800938731?ref=hl

Check out Preeceville Recreation @

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Preeceville-Recreation/1461147984121191?ref=hl

Follow the Mayor on the town site at http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=65&cid=6
 

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Identify and encourage the accountability of the law and public safety for the Town of Preeceville through facilitation and coordination of people, research and ideas

Safe Preeceville

Mission Statement

Short: “Provide a Healthy Safe Community”

Long: “Identify and encourage the accountability of the law and public safety for the Town of Preeceville through facilitation and coordination of people, research and ideas”

"I am committed to having our citizens understand the primary response to all policing matters before they have to access it. Our strength as a community is how we provide for our seniors and how we teach our youth balanced with quality of life for the rest of our population. My commitment is to use all of our resources to the maximum in this ever changing world. Our residents should have adequate, transparent and meaningful input into local policing needs and priorities of any and all policing plans. I think we could attain this and become the benchmark for all rural and remote Saskatchewan”Mayor Harris

Goals

- The Town of Preeceville will regularly conduct a community satisfaction survey, part of which would include our residents’ level of satisfaction with policing services. Residents now have expressed a high level of satisfaction when it comes to the community as a whole with policing rating as high. Our residents should have adequate, transparent and meaningful input into local policing needs and priorities of any and all policing plans.

- It is important to understand how local law enforcement is impacted by regional, provincial and national criminal justice matters. An annual town/RCMP newsletter would answer those questions.
- reduce impaired driving (including impairment by drugs)
- reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions
- reduce distracted driving
- increase seatbelt use
- promote speed management
- increase intersection safety
- Youth programing and the support of.

- Community Code of Conduct.

- Anti-bullying awareness and Community by-law.

- Provide support services with complete accurate information to citizens in the area of emergency. Raise awareness of the need to be ready for an emergency. Programing around getting families ready.

- Support all National, Provincial and Regional policing services and programs on behalf of Preeceville and area

Priority Items

Our population is knowledgeable and supportive of policing and emergency services.

Use of the Town of Preeceville Website to promote awareness of model.

Traffic safety including our cross walks and speed bumps. School and park Zones.

Increase physical activity and survey citizens on targeted recreational that promote quality of life.

Development of a Strategic Plan. Review past present and other small and rural models.

Outcomes

The balance of “I live in a remote rural area” and policing that is at a National standard.

draft, May 2014, gh

Preeceville's Main Street Sign

Preeceville "TAX" Gap 2015 - What is our Plan?

Preeceville "TAX" Gap 2015 - What is our Plan?

"Small Business Week" and  "Be your own boss"

 

Background:

At one time our town council did agree to lower the tax gap to a level that would rank us with the best in Saskatchewan. Remove 1 point per year or every other year was the plan. My view is this is not aggressive enough to place Preeceville into that “win” side for small business. I believe removing the gap is the best strategy to build our community. As more business locate into Preeceville because of our investment to be more than competitive we will be able to maintain and build our infrastructure and most important not shift the tax onto the residential side. The Town of Preeceville is in a very good position to capitalize both the need for planned growth and a tax break for everyone. More paying into our tax needs = less funds per tax payer.

Strategy:

- No tax shifts to the residential tax payer.

- No tax gap (one time hit to our budget in 2015)

- Investment into expansion and retention instead of new Business tax breaks

- Main Street Program

- Industrial lots promote and sale of. Investment of 1.3M

- Residential Lots promote and sale of. 40 over next ten years. Investment of 750K

- True five and ten year plan

- Change our culture as a town to believe in business and the need for investment.

- Understand what we are not doing. Review and include in any and all strategy planning.

Outcomes:

Balance the needs of families that live here and the businesses servicing them.

Re - Look  from my Draft - March 2014, gh

Preeceville School Community Council Adgenda for October 20th, 2014

 New Link this agenda
http://iamstronger.ca/

               Links to facebook and twitter from above.

PREECEVILLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL
 AGENDA
 Monday, October 20, 2014
 Preeceville School

AGENDA ITEM	BACKGROUND	ACTION
CALL TO ORDER	Chair calls to order @ 7:00 p.m.	Chair
1)       APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA	MOTION:                                  Second by,                         - to approve the    CARRIED                the agenda.   _________  with additions.	Chair
2)    APPROVAL OF THE        MINUTES	MOTION:                              Second by,                               - accept the minutes of CARRIED               the Sept 22nd, 2014 meeting.	Board
3) TREASURER’S  REPORT                                File with minutes	MOTION:                                Second by,                                  - to accept the Sept. report                                              CARRIED              Financial Report. ACTION:	Board   Treasurer
GUESTS:		Chair
REPORTS	School Community Council    "Begin with the end in Mind." Steven Covey
1)   Chairpersons Report: The School Community Council is an integral, purposeful and valued component of School Division governance. Our Council responsibilities address key matters that make a difference in student learning and well-being. We are accountable, transparent and responsive in our relationships with parents and the school community.	Purpose - SCCs work with parents and community members to: A) Develop shared responsibility for the learning success and well-being of all children and youth; and,  B) Encourage and facilitate parent, community and youth engagement in school planning and improvement processes.  "The best way to enhance the learning outcomes of children and youth in schools is to help parents support the school by productively engaging their children in learning at home." http://iamstronger.ca/   Landing page For all SCC - http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/scc Hand Book @  http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/scc/principalhandbook/ Ministry of Educations  www.education.gov.sk.ca/ministry-overview   ”The Ministry provides leadership and direction to the early learning and child care, Kindergarten through Grade 12 education, literacy, and library sectors.  The Ministry supports the sectors through funding, governance, and accountability, with a focus on improving student achievement.”	Chair
2)       School  Report: - Learning Plan (2)  -	MOTION:                               Second by,                                                                                CARRIED   ACTION:
3)    SRC report:	MOTION:                               Second by,                                                                                CARRIED      ACTION:
4)   Priority Items	Learning plans –2014/2015          Attending SCC workshops – ongoing School Code of Conduct              Anti-bullying awareness – ongoing Volunteer involvement for new board members - ongoing Healthy Nutrition Program – ongoing     Review Council roles - ongoing	Board Board Board Board Chair
5)   Good Spirit School Division       Ministry of Education	Good Spirit School Division meeting notes. (Review)  www.gssd.ca/pages/scc.htm Ministry of Educations www.education.gov.sk.ca/ministry-overview	Board Board
6)     Other Business:	- -	Board
NEWSLETTERS	Review.	Board/chair
ANNOUNCEMENTS   NEXT  MEETING       ADJOURNMENT	AGM Next meeting. Where:                                   Preeceville School When:                                    Third Monday in November Time:                                     7:00 pm   MOTION                                                         adjourned the meeting at	1 hour meeting 10 min for Housekeeping 50 min for School/ SRC Other business

 

"Serving Students First"
Established in 1912, they have been serving students for 101 Years.

Preeceville supports the "Learning Improvement Plan" which focuses specific strategies towards goals.

Check out our School Website http://prec.gssd.ca/

 

Get the facts:

Get the facts:



http://www.cfib-fcei.ca/english/article/6655-small-biz-urges-sask-government-to-scrap-costly-confusing-new-recycling-tax.html



Here's the Plan>
http://www.mmsk.ca/

Be Your Own Boss in Preeceville - a relook

Be your own boss

Download the Saskatchewan Business Startup Checklist from Community Futures :

http://offers.cfsask.ca/checklist?&__hssc=107746653.8.1413933601483&__hstc=107746653.342d9f6594276d43129ab644497e28d8.1413933601483.1413933601483.1413933601483.1&hsCtaTracking=a2b23b40-23c7-498c-ae70-5171960e93c0%7C8a534255-3b5f-4e12-a0e9-8a7e7f5c51d1

Things to consider before starting:
http://www.theage.com.au/small-business/resources/things-to-consider-before-starting-a-business-20130209-2e4n8.html

Industry Canada site:

Be your own boss We can show you how:

•Develop your ideas

•Craft your business plan

•Name and register your business

•Find financial incentives for start-ups

•Buy an existing business

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/icgc.nsf/eng/h_07097.html?Open&src=mm2#anchorMenu

Canada's online source of information on permits and licences
http://www.bizpal.ca/en/

Community Capacity Coach

coach@seda.sk.ca 

http://www.seda.sk.ca/html/about-seda/Staff/index.cfm

http://www.businessinfosource.ca/en/

http://www.womenentrepreneurs.sk.ca/

http://www.employeeservices.gov.sk.ca/mentorship 

Whole bunch of links

http://economy.gov.sk.ca/entrepreneurlinks

Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor for Thursday October 23rd, 2014 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor for Thursday October 23rd, 2014 8:35 am

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


"Small Business Week"

Be your own boss

 

Industry Canada site:

Be your own boss We can show you how:
•Develop your ideas
•Craft your business plan
•Name and register your business
•Find financial incentives for start-ups
•Buy an existing businesshttp://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/icgc.nsf/eng/h_07097.html?Open&src=mm2#anchorMenu

Community Capacity Coach

coach@seda.sk.ca
http://www.seda.sk.ca/html/about-seda/Staff/index.cfm
http://www.businessinfosource.ca/en/
http://www.womenentrepreneurs.sk.ca/

Whole bunch of links
http://economy.gov.sk.ca/entrepreneurlinks

Upcoming Events

- Skating Arena is up and running - new this year a facebook page for events.

- Fitness Classes at the Preeceville Legion Hall have started - call Lisa at 306-547-2989 with any questions.

- Whitehawk Arts Council presents "Jimmy Rankin" on Oct 25

- Walking club starts again this year at the Legion Hall the begining of November

- Preeceville Hospital Auxiliary will be holding a Christmas Auction Sale on Monday Nov 24th, 2014 at Club 60 beginning at 6:30 pm. Donations such as crafts, baking, sewing, knitting, etc. are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off with Grace Predy or Marg Neitling. For more information, call 547-2854.

- If you wish to have an event promoted visit our Community Events Calendar @

http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=800


Our Works department has a number of fall projects on the go. They have all this seasons pavement patched, traffic lines all painted, repairs to our storm drains and manholes done and fall hauling of reject gravel and crushed rock done. A Water project to see which type of system to upgrade to in underway. (Nano Filtration Pilot) Ongoing view of our lift station after this seasons rainfall. Ongoing replacement of our fire Hydrants, upgrades to some of our culverts and upgrading a ball diamond for shale.

Two grants have been awarded in the community so far this year from the EDC. One to the Ski Club to upgrade their trails North of Town. Another one to the Preeceville School for Winter Recreation. Check out our EDC Plan for Recreation @ http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=65&cid=6

Preeceville wants and needs more recreation. If you have an idea, send us a proposal and you could see your idea come to life with up to $2000.00 in funding. The Preeceville EDC is waiting to hear from you. Deadline is the EDC meeting each month in 2014 so get your proposal to us today.

Send proposals to:

Mayor Garth Harris
Chairperson-Preeceville EDC
Box 1134
Preeceville, Sk.
S0A3B0

The Preeceville Arena is now on facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Preeceville-Arena/724477800938731?ref=hl

Check out Preeceville Recreation @

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Preeceville-Recreation/1461147984121191?ref=hl

Follow the Mayor on the town site at http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=65&cid=6

 

follow me on blogspot at http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/

follow me on facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/mayorgarthharris

follow me on twitter @https://twitter.com/MayorGartharris

follow me on google+ @ https://plus.google.com/u/0/102741942183606627948?tab=wX#102741942183606627948/posts

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Happy Thanksgiving Preeceville

Happy Thanksgiving

Preeceville supports our farmers - CFIB’s report presents four key realities of farming

Great report: Preeceville supports our farmers.


CFIB’s report presents four key realities of farming:

Reality #1 – Agriculture is innovative and modern
Reality #2 –The agriculture sector is growing
Reality #3 – Farmers are taking action to protect the environment
Reality #4 – Farms are staying in the family


Read the full report @  http://www.cfib-fcei.ca/cfib-documents/5590.pdf


 

Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor for Thursday October 16th, 2014 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor for Thursday October 16th, 2014 8:35 am

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


Preeceville School Community Council - Call for Council members - Our SCCs works with parents and community members to:
A) Develop shared responsibility for the learning success and well-being of all children and youth; and,
B) Encourage and facilitate parent, community and youth engagement in school planning and improvement processes. "The best way to enhance the learning outcomes of children and youth in schools is to help parents support the school by productively engaging their children in learning at home." Come out to our next meeting Oct 20th, 7:00pm at the Preeceville School. Watch for Adgenda to be posted on this blog, or see the Council Chair - Mayor Garth Harris.

Upcoming Events

- Curling Club is putting in the Ice. Starting soon.

- Skating Arena is up and running - new this year a facebook page for events.

- Fitness Classes at the Preeceville Legion Hall have started - call Lisa at 306-547-2989 with any questions.

- Move Night 22 Jump Street will be showing on October 17th, 2014

- Kelsey Ecological Society presents "Wolves in Saskatchewan" on Oct 19th

- Whitehawk Arts Council presents "Jimmy Rankin" on Oct 25

- Walking club starts again this year at the Legion Hall the begining of November

- Preeceville Hospital Auxiliary will be holding a Christmas Auction Sale on Monday Nov 24th, 2014 at Club 60 beginning at 6:30 pm. Donations such as crafts, baking, sewing, knitting, etc. are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off with Grace Predy or Marg Neitling. For more information, call 547-2854.

- If you wish to have an event promoted visit our Community Events Calendar @

http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=800


Our Works department has a number of fall projects on the go. They have all this seasons pavement patched, traffic lines all painted, repairs to our storm drains and manholes done and fall hauling of reject gravel and crushed rock done. A Water project to see which type of system to upgrade to in underway. (Nano Filtration Pilot) Ongoing view of our lift station after this seasons rainfall. Ongoing replacement of our fire Hydrants, upgrades to some of our culverts and upgrading a ball diamond for shale.

Two grants have been awarded in the community so far this year from the EDC. One to the Ski Club to upgrade their trails North of Town. Another one to the Preeceville School for Winter Recreation. Check out our EDC Plan for Recreation @ http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=65&cid=6

Preeceville wants and needs more recreation. If you have an idea, send us a proposal and you could see your idea come to life with up to $2000.00 in funding. The Preeceville EDC is waiting to hear from you. Deadline is the EDC meeting each month in 2014 so get your proposal to us today.

Send proposals to:

Mayor Garth Harris
Chairperson-Preeceville EDC
Box 1134
Preeceville, Sk.
S0A3B0

The Preeceville Arena is now on facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Preeceville-Arena/724477800938731?ref=hl

Check out Preeceville Recreation @

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Preeceville-Recreation/1461147984121191?ref=hl

Follow the Mayor on the town site at http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=65&cid=6

follow me on blogspot at http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/

follow me on facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/mayorgarthharris

follow me on twitter @https://twitter.com/MayorGartharris

follow me on google+ @ https://plus.google.com/u/0/102741942183606627948?tab=wX#102741942183606627948/posts

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