Town Hall Meeting and Health file update - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 21st, 2016 8:35 am

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

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

This week we focus on: Town Hall Meeting and Health file update My speaking notes: Wow 3rd Doctor Big change since our last meeting on May 30th There are now unused appointments at the clinic so no more 6 week wait. What can we do as a community? What would be a win? The Helipad is underway - land bought - Trees being cleared next. Hospital loan paid off. Fuel trailer on stand by. Dr.’s House - We are in contact with the realtor and new Doctor (what are his needs) Second Doctor is looking to buy. We will also contact when we have her contact info. Fourth Doctor - This name came from the citizens. Thanks Letter from Minister of RRH-Greg Ottenbreit "As I committed to in our meeting, the name you put forward was contacted by a ministry official. The doctor indicated that he has already completed paperwork for Alberta and British Columbia; however, we did connect him with the appropriate agency to complete an application should he wish to pursue any available opportunities in Saskatchewan. That agency is sask docs and I have asked that they contact the physician to ensure he understands the process. There has been good progress made on this file. Since our meeting occurred, we have added and funded a third physician position. I understand that Sunrise Health Region will continue to work on plans for acute care services in Preeceville with the expectation that a more firm plan will be established in the fall after consultation with the new physicians that are scheduled to join the community. It is important for care providers to be involved in the discussions to determine how services are structured and delivered. I appreciate the work that the community has undertaken and your continued advocacy for healthcare. If you need anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact my office directly" Trent Wotherspoon the Saskatchewan NDP leader also attended the meeting and answered questions from the floor. I had a chance to meet Trent before the meeting and show him our town. He was impressed with our health center and all the work we have done. From the floor, people had many good questions and there were lots of thanks given out to the whole town. Good work everyone and have a good summer! Events: - Annie Laurie Lake Friday Summer Beach Days will be Friday July 22 & 29, August 5,12 & 19, from 1-4 pm. Everyone is welcome to participate in the fun supervised beach activities such as water fun, sand castle building and beach volleyball. - The town of Preeceville is holding life saving society swimming lessons at Annie Laurie Lake. Lessons will be held on the weekends of July 11-15, 18-22 & 25-29. for more information and to register please contact Andrea at 547-2810.   - There will be a Boating Safety Course available. Anyone who wants to purchase course materials for study and then challenge a supervised exam at the Town of Preeceville facility can contact Andrea 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   - 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 150th 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 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/mayorgarthharrisfollow me on twitter @https://twitter.com/MayorGartharris follow me on google+ @ https://plus.google.com/u/0/102741942183606627948?tab=wX#102741942183606627948/posts follow me on youtube @https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyA9eN2gdku8lGSo0WPRWw follow me on instagram @ http://instagram.com/garthrharris