Wanting to run for council this fall? - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 9th, 2016 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 10th, 2016 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: SUMA has a New Mobile-Friendly Website     "Their shiny new mobile-friendly website went live Thursday, February 25. If you haven't done so already, check it out . The domain name www.suma.org remains the same" SUMA Mission Statement "The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) is the provincial voice of urban municipal governments representing cities, towns and villages. Through strength in unity, SUMA advocates, negotiates and initiates improvements in local, provincial and federal legislation, and delivers programs and services to members to enhance the quality of life in Saskatchewan" So this SUMA site is a great tool for your local governments to use, and also a great starting point for anyone wanting to run for counicl this fall. So under the Resources tab at the top, pick the Presentations tab which will take you to the last four SUMA Conventions page. Most of the eduction sessions are on youtube and follow the power point presentations. Convention 2016 January 31 - February 3, 2016 Sunday Education Sessions E1: How Fire Service Affects Property Insurance E2: Public Procurement Practices to Avoid a Lawsuit E3: Keeping Council Out of Conflict E4 (Part one and Part two): Three Rs: Regulations Requirements, and Recycling E5: Rail Safety Measures to Prepare and Protect E6: Property Assessment 201: Preparing for Revaluation 2017 Monday Education Sessions E13: Taking a Chance on Change E14: Lessons Learned Through the 2015 Wildfires E15: Open Forum on Council Operations Tuesday Breakout Sessions Cities: Growing Green Towns and Villages Above 500: Filling the Volunteer Void Towns and Villages Below 500: Building Solid Employment Relationships Published on Feb 26, 2016 Recorded February 2, 2016, during SUMA's 111th Annual Convention, at the Queensbury Convention Centre, in Regina, SK. Presented by Laurie-Anne Rusnak, LADR HR Consulting Session Description: Are employment contracts really necessary? Can a mayor set work hours and wages for municipal employees? This session will break down the individual roles and responsibilities of councils and CAOs as employers, noting potential landmines and emphasizing effective management strategies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW3AG9eVLdc                                                                                                         For other informitive links about council roles, please contact me. There are many of use. 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.

- March 12th - Kelsey Ecological presention "Turkey Vultures" Turkey Vultures presented by Tanya Wolowski Lawson - 2:00pm Club 60 - everyone welcome.

- March 12th, Dance at the Hazel Dell Hall, music by the Old Country Lads

- March 17th - Whitehawk Arts Council presents "Wheatland Band" - Three prairie boys with tender hearts, a zest for life and a love of vocal harmonies and you've got the new Wheatland Band - 7:30pm at the Sturgis Community Hall

- April 9th, Dance at the Hazel Dell Hall, music by the Zayshleys

- 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 21st, Dance at the Hazel Dell Hall, music by the Old jCountry Lads

- 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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