Mayor Harris: January 2016

Thursday, 28 January 2016

Childrens Winter Festival - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Jan 27th, 2016 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Jan 27th, 2016 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Childrens Winter Festival

"The Children’s Winter Festival is being held in conjunction with the Musher’s Rendezvous again this yearl. All located at the Preeceville Arena Grounds.
This year there is an outdoor jam can curling rink. Bring your family and friends out to try the sport the old fashioned way.
There is another new event being held this year and this will be outdoor outhouse races, yes outhouse races. We are looking for teams of 3 or more to have some fun with this new activity. No need to bring your own outhouses, a lightweight version of the outhouses have been constructed in advance and set on skis. 1 person to be inside while at least 2 team members push. Enter in advance by contacting Andrea at 306-547-2810. First race will start Saturday at 12:30 with more races to follow. Prizes awarded for the winning teams and team spirit is encouraged.
There will also be snow plane rides from 1-3 on Saturday and Sunday. The snow plane/air sled will take you on a tour of the beautiful scenery that Preeceville has to offer.
The sliding hill will once again be available for everyone to enjoy all weekend.
Golf season is just around the corner so come and check out our outdoor snow golf area and get practised up for spring.
Try out our snowshoes and take a walk in the area or maybe you can encourage someone to race you.
If you prefer a warmer activity try your hand at indoor floor curling located inside the Skating Arena.
A recreation 4 on 4 hockey tournament is also being held on Saturday. This is open to Bantam aged players and older. Entry fee is $20 per person. Please contact Arden at 306-547-8121 or Cary at 306-338-8799 or Mark at 306-547-8417 to enter or for more information. Times will be decided depending on number of entries.
So please bring your kids out to enjoy these attractions and many more.
Hot chocolate and treats will be provided for the kids when they participate in the different activities.
Call Andrea at 306-547-2810 with any questions"

Events:

- The walking club is running Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week, 9 till 10 am at the Legion Hall. Everyone welcome. All you have to bring are clean runners.

- The 17th Annual Mushers' Rendezvous is this weekend
Friday 7:00 pm: TALENT SHOW - Preeceville Community Legion Hall
Pledges accepted for your favourite performance.
Saturday - 12:00 noon: CROSSROADS CREDIT UNION CLASSIC - 10 dog race - Approximately 22 miles, ages 16 and over.

2:00 pm: STURGIS KINSMEN 6 dog race - Approximately 10 miles, ages 16 and over.

LIPSETT CARTAGE LTD ONE DOG PRO RACE: Immediately following the 6 Dog Race approximately 3pm, ages 7 and under

4:30 - 7:00 pm - SUPPER @ THE PREECEVILLE COMMUNITY HALL - Sponsored by the Preeceville & District Community Churches.
Adults (13 and over), $12., Students (5 - 12 years of age) $7., Preschool - free
Supper and Dance $20.

9:00 p.m - 1 a.m. - DANCE with DJ KANADA -sound addictions services-@THE COMMUNITY LEGION HALL-Admsision $10.

Sunday January 31st

8:00 am - 11:00 am - PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT @ PREECEVILLE COMMUNITY - sponsored by the Preeceville Lionesss
$5. plate (adult), $3 (student), Pre-school - free

12:00 noon - CROSSROADS CREDIT UNION TEN DOG CLASSIC FINAL

2:00 p.m. - STURGIS KINSEMEN 6 Dog Race FINAL

Immediately following 6 Dog Final - approximately 3 p.m. - PREECEVILLE SALVAGE 5 DOG JUNIOR RACE - 10 miles (ages 8 -16)- sponsor Preeceville Shop Easy

4:30 - 7:00 p.m. - VARIETY SUPPER - HAM & SCALLOPED POTATOES @ THE PREECEVILLE COMMUNITY HALL - Preeceville Church Ladies
$12 - 13 and over, $7 - 5 - 12 years of age, Pre-school - free

4:30 p.m. - AWARDS at the Legion Hall

Thank you to our major sponsor, Crossroads Credit Union.

All proceeds from this event go to the construction of the Mushers Multipurpose Pad for Stars Ambulance at the Preeceville and District Health Centre.

- Feb 9th, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5:00p.m - 7:00p.m at the Trinity United Church
Ham-Beef Sausages - Pancakes - Dessert

- Feb 25th - Whitehawk Arts Council presents The Travelling Mabels. The Travelling Mabels, Voted ACMA 2011 "Group of the Year" are a folk/country female trio full of spirit, spunk and laughter.
Again that's on Feb 25th, 7:30pm at the Sturgis Community Hall.

- April 12th - Preeceville Volunteer Appreciation Tea and Awards - 2:00 pm Club 60

- April 15th and 16th - Preeceville Spring Expo Tradeshow - 11:00am - Preeceville Skating Arena

Contact:

Welma Bartel 306-547-9422 wbartel@sasktel.net

- May 28th - Town of Preeceville Community Wide Garage Sale beginning at 8:00 am. To register your sale, contact the Preeceville Town Office at 306-547-2810 by May 24.

- 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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Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Red Tape Awareness Week - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Jan 21st, 2016 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Jan 21st, 2016 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Red Tape Awareness Week^TM

"From January 18-22, we’re spreading the word that your small business faces too many unnecessary barriers: silly rules, confusing regulations, mountains of paperwork, and unhelpful government policies.
Every day during Red Tape Awareness Week^TM, check in to see what Canada’s policy-makers are doing (or not doing) about red tape. We challenge those who are part of the problem, and acknowledge those who are part of the solution.
In recent years, your support of our efforts during Red Tape Awareness Week has led to changes to make it easier for you to run your business, including changes by the CRA, resulting in many small businesses having to file payroll taxes less often, and changing CRA’s My Business Account into an online system for communicating with government, and ensuring that advice is respected by CRA, even when it is found to be incorrect"

"With the strength of over 109,000 small business owners from coast-to-coast – entrepreneurs just like you – the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is the big voice for small businesses. For over 40 years, we have represented the interests of the small business community to all three levels of government in their fight for tax fairness, reasonable labour laws and reduction of regulatory paper burden"

Every year, we recognize some of the worst examples of silly government rules, forms and processes that tie up your business and prevent you from doing what you do best. Here are the finalists for 2016: For government, red tape accountability means having the courage to measure the total impact of government regulation on business, and reports the results. Like going on a diet, this is an essential first step: Measure the problem, to know where to cut the fat. Which governments are ready to get on the scale? On January 19th, we grade governments across the country on red tape accountability.

Canadian farmers deal with much of the same red tape that holds back many other small businesses, but their special circumstances mean that they feel the red tape burden somewhat differently. On January 21st, find out how red tape hits home on the farm…

CFIB’s latest report, Beyond the Big Border, shows that despite improvements at US and Canadian border agencies, some work remains before small businesses can say they are truly engaged in free trade.

Beyond the Big Border

The Golden Scissors Award is given each year to the individual in government who has done the most to cut red tape to free up your small business so it succeeds and grows. There are 9 2016 finalists. The winner will be announced January 22nd.

Saskatchewan Proclaims 2016 Red Tape Awareness Week

Events:

- The walking club is running Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week, 9 till 10 am at the Legion Hall. Everyone welcome. All you have to bring are clean runners.

- Jan 29 to Jan 31, 2016 - 17th Annual Mushers' Rendezvous

- Feb 9th, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5:00p.m - 7:00p.m at the Trinity United Church
Ham-Beef Sausages - Pancakes - Dessert

- Feb 25th - Whitehawk Arts Council presents The Travelling Mabels. The Travelling Mabels, Voted ACMA 2011 "Group of the Year" are a folk/country female trio full of spirit, spunk and laughter.
Again that's on Feb 25th, 7:30pm at the Sturgis Community 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
.

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/

Monday, 18 January 2016

I welcome your Comments

I welcome your comments, questions and requests about town related services and programs. Feel free to phone for an appointment.
· Citizens on Patrol
· Budgeting
· Community Plan
· Lot Development
· Preeceville in Bloom
. Water Park
· Main Street Project
Moving to Saskatchewan? Visit - http://www.saskatchewan.ca/

“The will to do, and the soul to dare” Sir Walter Scott

Friday, 15 January 2016

Upcoming events for the Cadets - Community Wide Garage Sale 2016

Upcoming events for the Cadets:

Community Wide Garage Sale

Saturday May 28th, 2016 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

GX94 “Salute to Preeceville” BBQ at Centennial Park - for the Preeceville Air Cadets

Plus on site this year: The Fox FM

FoxFM is celebrating our 15th Anniversary!

To celebrate we are giving you a chance to win a 2001 Dodge Viper GTS from Yorkton Dodge!

The only way to win is by stopping in while we are on location at participating businesses.

Every time we are on location we will have one qualifier for the final draw!

Then on July 8th.... a lucky FoxFM listener will SWIPE OUR VIPER!

http://foxfmonline.ca/more-fox/swipe-our-viper

Thursday, 14 January 2016

Elections Saskatchewan - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Jan 14th, 2016 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Jan 14th, 2016 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Elections Saskatchewan http://www.elections.sk.ca/

"Elections Saskatchewan is the province’s impartial, independent, election management body.

They organize, manage and oversee provincial electoral events, including the next provincial general election on April 4.
Their mandate comes from the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.
They do not oversee elections at the municipal or federal level"

Home page: There are links to all the sites "Popular Content"

http://www.elections.sk.ca/voters/ways-to-vote/ are you away April 4th? vote by mail
http://www.elections.sk.ca/workers/available-positions/job-application/ Express your interest in working
http://www.elections.sk.ca/workers/takepart/ Take part; work the election and support a charity
https://youtu.be/BjQRqeHgvkI Watch their accessible voting video
https://youtu.be/BjQRqeHgvkI Video on how to register for the April 4th Proveincial election
http://www.elections.sk.ca/resource-centre/reports-publications/#Additional What constituency is city or town in?
http://www.elections.sk.ca/voters/gis/ Find your constituency
http://www.elections.sk.ca/voters/maps/ find maps for your area

The 1st tab is the:

Voters:

Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy. The April 4 provincial election is your opportunity to cast a ballot for who you want to represent you in government.
On this page you can find your constituency, information on how elections work, answers to common questions about voting, and more.

Maps

The current 58 constituency maps, and the new 61 maps for the April 4 provincial election.

Find My Constituency

Find your current and future constituencies.

Voter registration

We are enumerating voters for the April 4 provincial election.

Ways to vote

There are many ways to vote in the April 4 election, including Vote By Mail. Applications are now available.

How elections work

All about the "first past the post" system we use in Canada, and much more.

ID to vote

See if you're eligible to vote on April 4 and all the ID options.

Common voting questions

Am I eligible to vote? How do I vote?

Students and youth

Parents, teachers and future voters can find helpful resources and links.

Accessibility

We are removing barriers to participate in the April 4 election.

The Workers:

Working on an election is a great way to support democracy, build your network, reconnect with friends, and get paid. Considering getting involved by working the April 4 provincial election.

Thousands of people serve as nonpartisan workers during provincial elections. For the April 4 election, we need 10,000 workers. These people are the backbone of our democratic election system.

Candidates and registered political parties are key components of a healthy democracy.
They are both important stakeholders for Elections Saskatchewan.
In this section, you will find information, forms and guides for candidates and registered political parties

Candiadates and Partys:

Candidates

Interested in becoming a candidate? Here's how.

Political parties

There are six registered political parties in Saskatchewan.

Electoral finance

Financial recording and reporting by registered political parties and candidates

Forms and guides

These forms and guides assist candidates and parties.

Key election dates

Important dates to know for the April 4 provincial election.

Bulletins & Circulars

Information from the Chief Electoral Officer

Media Inquiries:

Phone: 306-787-7355

Toll-free Phone: 1-855-220-7355

Email: communications@elections.sk.ca

Subscribe to our email newsletter

Stay in the loop regarding the April 4 provincial election.

http://www.elections.sk.ca/

Events:

- The walking club is running Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week, 9 till 10 am at the Legion Hall. Everyone welcome. All you have to bring are clean runners.

- Jan 29 to Jan 31, 2016 - 17th Annual Mushers' Rendezvous

- Feb 25th - Whitehawk Arts Council presents The Travelling Mabels. The Travelling Mabels, Voted ACMA 2011 "Group of the Year" are a folk/country female trio full of spirit, spunk and laughter.
Again that's on Feb 25th, 7:30pm at the Sturgis Community 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
.

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/

Tuesday, 5 January 2016

606 Harvard Squadron - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Jan 7th, 2016 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Jan 7th, 2016 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: 606 Air Cadets - 606 Harvard Squadron

"The Cadet Program is one of the largest federally sponsored youth programs in Canada that includes:

The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets;
The Royal Canadian Army Cadets; and
The Royal Canadian Air Cadets.

It is a national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities while learning about the Sea , Army and Air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Cadets are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their communities. They make valuable contributions to Canadian society on a daily basis in terms of environmental, citizenship and community activities.
Cadets also learn valuable life and work skills such as teamwork, leadership and citizenship"

"Cadets are not members of the Canadian Armed Forces, nor are they expected to join the military. While they are introduced to Sea, Army and/or Air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces and certain traditions, they are also introduced to many other respectable career choices that are available to them.
Through the Cadet Program, the Government of Canada is investing in today’s youth and Canada’s future.
The Cadet Program is community-based. The program succeeds through strong community support and involvement. Cadets in turn make valuable contributions to their communities"

"Air Cadets learn the principles of aviation, while some learn to become glider pilots, pilots of engine-propelled aircraft or both"

"Royal Canadian Air Cadets participate in a variety of fun and challenging activities. There is something for everyone – no matter what their personal interests may be. The outdoor enthusiast will appreciate learning survival skills for flight crew. The athlete will appreciate physical education and recreation, including a variety of sporting activities like biathlon and Olympic-style marksmanship. The artists will find their niche in the music program.
The curious will appreciate the hands-on activities such as building model aircraft. The scholarly will appreciate an introduction to the various tools and technologies linked to aviation. The dreamers will appreciate the evolution of technology and the advancements of the aerospace era, including the importance of Canadian participation.
Select top senior cadets may even earn the chance to represent Canada on the world stage by participating in an international exchange.
Most importantly, Air Cadets aids in developing knowledge of Canadian history and democracy. The cadet program focuses on social development, decision-making and leadership. As cadets acquire skills and knowledge, they pass it along to younger cadets.
Every cadet will have the chance to participate in flight activities, and some top senior cadets may even earn a scholarship to obtain their private pilot’s licence. Whether earning a glider pilot licence or private pilot licence, these cadets wear their wings with a pride rarely found in today’s youth"

Education Credits for Cadets: in Saskatchewan
"Formal process exists for individual student (Grades 10,11,12) to apply once during their high school career for one (1) “Special Educational credit (SEC).” This marked credit is put towards the student’s high school diploma in terms of the number of credits and grade point average. In September, students must apply to the school or school board to receive permission to take a SEC course"

Here is a list of just some of the things that Air Cadets Do:

Citizenship	Leadership	Community Service
Drill	Sports	Marksmanship
First Aid	Survival	Music
Aircraft Identification	Navigation	Aerospace
Communication	Meteorology	Airport Operations

Here’s how to join:

Step 1: Consult the squadron directory to find an air cadet squadron near you. To become a cadet, you must join one of these local squadrons. The squadron directory is divided by region.
Step 2: Contact them. For each air cadet squadron listed in the directory, there is information about meeting location, meeting day and time and how to contact the squadron.
Call the squadron if you have questions or show up during one of the training nights to register. Call us if you have difficulties getting in touch with the squadron.
Step 3: Fill-out the registration form that will be provided to you by the squadron personnel, and have it signed by your parents. You will also need a proof of provincial health coverage and legal residency (Birth certificate, Citizenship Certificate, etc.). Some squadrons may have local requirements as well, such as a city resident card.
For more information about joining Air Cadets, visit www.cadets.ca

606 Harvard Squadron

Contact for cadets joining is Troy @ 306 547 7476
Parent committee contact is Michelle Novak @ 306 547 8727 or Bonnie Kaytor @ 306 814 7338.
Our squadron has a marksmanship team and a biathlon team we do a lot of wilderness survival training exercises. This year we are hosting the zone cadet curling in town. The squadron has a Dreamflyer flight simulation system and runs a virtual flying program as well as the opportunity to fly in real aircraft.

http://www.cadets.ca/en/what-cadets-do/air.page

"Did you know that the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year? On November 19th, 1940 – the Order-in-Council PC 6647 was signed standing up a Junior Air Cadet Corps for boys 12-14 and a Senior Air Cadet Corps for those 15-18 years of age to support the efforts of the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. Today, Air Cadets is one of the premier youth organizations in Canada"

Events:

- The Preeceville Curling Club is hosting a seniors 200 plus Bonspiel from January 11th to January 15th. For informaiton or to enter contact Roy at 306-547-4610 of Joe at 547-3117.

- The walking club is running Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week, 9 till 10 am at the Legion Hall. Everyone welcome. All you have to bring are clean runners.

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/