Working Draft for:

Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 28th, 2016 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Stay safe this long weekend Emergency when they happen, what to do. Emergency Management Learn how your government, municipalities, and band councils manage and plan for emergencies. HealthLine Find answers to your health questions with HealthLine Online or call 811 to speak to a health care professional. Highway Hotline: Road Conditions Heading out onto the highway? Check here first for current road conditions and construction areas that may affect your route. SaskAlert Learn more about the new SaskAlert program. The program will be used to alert the public in real-time, of an emergency situation. Sask911 Find information about Sask911. Learn about when to call 911 and what to do when you call.   Sask911 system provides province-wide access to 9-1-1 emergency call taking. 9-1-1 calling is available from landlines and payphones in the province, and from cell phones and wireless devices if they are in range of a cell tower.  About Sask911 When to call 911 911 Safety Tips Line Fees   If you need to call 9-1-1, a 9-1-1 call-taker will ask you these basic questions to ensure the proper response is provided: Where is the emergency? What is your street address, land location or the location of the emergency? (A description of your house or the location of the emergency, the names of any access roads, and any other landmarks may also be helpful information you can provide.) What is the nature of the emergency? Do you need police, fire or an ambulance? What is your name? What is the telephone number you are calling from? This question is asked for verification purposes, in case your call is disconnected prematurely. "For those who would like to do their part to keep Saskatchewan beautiful, the ministry offers the Adopt A Highway program that allows interested groups to clear trash from specified sections along our provincial highways. For more information on this program" visit www.highways.gov.sk.ca/adopt-highway/. Events: - Annie Laurie Lake Friday Summer Beach Days will be Friday July  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. - 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   "One Year away" - 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