New public emergency alerting app and website - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday June 30th, 2016 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday June 30th, 2016 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: New public emergency alerting app and website " Wildfires, Tornados, Evacuations -- Emergencies Can Happen Anytime "Today Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter and Fire Commissioner and Executive Director of Emergency Management and Fire Safety Duane McKay, launched the new SaskAlert mobile app and website to connect residents across the province with the information they need when an emergency strikes. “We are encouraging all residents to download the SaskAlert app today to receive real-time information about emergencies as they unfold,” Reiter said.  “This app notifies residents so they can take immediate action to protect themselves and their families.” Once the SaskAlert app is installed, iPhone and android smartphone users will be alerted to emergencies via a tone and notification on the home screen – even when the app is closed. This way the app will put crucial emergency information directly into residents’ hands. Residents can opt to receive emergency alerts for the entire province, for a particular community – including urban and rural municipalities and First Nations – or for multiple communities. They can also choose to receive alerts for nearby areas when they are travelling in the province. SaskAlert.ca is another tool where residents can access detailed information on emergencies as they progress. SaskAlert.ca will house all information on current emergencies, and is a vital resource for helping residents protect themselves. SaskAlert, the Government of Saskatchewan’s emergency public alerting program, also informs residents through any media outlets licensed to broadcast in Saskatchewan. Emergency alerts may be issued for emergencies such as train derailments, tornadoes, plow winds, blizzards, wildfires, hazardous material spills, boil water advisories, road closures, evacuations or local emergency declarations. Alerts are only issued for emergencies that could harm people or damage property. Close to one-third of communities in the province have already signed up to use SaskAlert to issue emergency alerts on behalf of their residents. The Government of Saskatchewan invites all communities to participate in this free and vital service. Provincial ministries, Crowns and Agencies as well as Environment Canada may also issue emergency alerts. SaskAlert is Saskatchewan’s contribution to a national emergency public alerting system" SaskAlert Backgrounder    -   http://www.saskatchewan.ca/~/media/news%20release%20backgrounders/2016/june/saskalert%20app%20instructions%20-%20backgrounder.pdf -    - The Preeceville Works Department is again remaining people to please water in the early morning or evenings on hot days. " If you irrigate in the middle of the day, evaporation prevents 14 percent of the water from reaching the plants’ roots. Watering the lawn in the early morning or evening can save the typical home owner 87 gallons a week" http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/green-living/things-save-water/lawn-watering-faucet-aerators

Events:

- The June 24th - BBQ Fundraiser #SavePreecevilleHospital,  at Centennial Park on Main Street helped raise over $3,000.  A big thank you to all that helped out and/or bought your dinner that day.

- The town of Preeceville is once again holding swimming lessons at Annie Laurie Lake this summer. Lessons will be the last three weeks in July and the instructor is Brooke Huska. Please contact Andrea for more information at 547-2810

 - Please come and try the new golf driving range located at Annie Laurie Lake. Range balls can be picked up at Midtown for $5/bucket.
 

The Upper Assiniboine Visitor's Guide is now online, link also on our landing page. http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/assets/files/Visitor%20Guide%202016%20-%20website.pdf - Old Home Week this year will also focus on the Year of the Ukrainian.

- http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=45


- CANADA 150 CELEBRATION - PREECEVILLE Strong, Proud and Free
In 2017, Canada will mark the 150th Anniversary of Confederation. Preeceville Celebration will be August 4th, 5th and 6th, 2017. Watch for details as they become available.

Canada’s 150^th website: http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1342792785740/1342793251811


- 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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