#DriveSober Saskatchewan - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Oct 6th, 2016 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Oct 6th, 2016 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: #DriveSober Saskatchewan: SGI and Police Focus on Impaired Driving

"With the recent tragedies in the province, SGI and Saskatchewan law enforcement are putting additional focus on impaired driving,” Minister responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave said. “Too many people are needlessly killed or injured due to impaired driving and it has to stop. Don’t risk your life or the lives of others. Always plan a safe ride home.”

Throughout the month, police across the province will be watching for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Police will also be watching for distracted drivers, as well as other unsafe driving behaviors such as speeding and failing to wear a seatbelt. SGI will also be raising awareness of the dangers of impaired driving through advertising and social media promotion.

Preliminary numbers for 2015 show 53 people were killed and 562 others were injured in Saskatchewan in crashes related to impaired driving. In 2015, 44% of traffic fatalities in the province involved alcohol or drug use.

Follow these tips to help keep our roads free of impaired drivers:
Plan a safe ride home before you start drinking and your judgment is impaired
Know the laws. Consequences for impaired driving begin at a blood alcohol content of 0 for new drivers and .04 for experienced drivers.
Don’t let your friends or family drive impaired. Take away their keys, offer to call them a cab or safe ride service, or let them stay the night.
Volunteer to be the designated driver. Take turns with your friends or coworkers.
Don’t get into a vehicle with someone you know has been drinking or using drugs.
Call 911 to report suspected impaired drivers to police.

“You may think it could never happen to you, or you only had a few drinks and you feel fine, or you’re a good driver and won’t crash,” Hargrave said. “But the reality is, it can happen to you. Think about other people on the road and the loved ones they want to get home to. Impaired driving isn’t worth the risk. The only true safe blood alcohol content while driving is zero.”

Consequences for impaired driving in Saskatchewan are serious and include immediate roadside license suspensions and vehicle seizures, mandatory ignition interlock in some cases, education requirements such as completing a Driving Without Impairment course, fines and even jail time. See the attached media backgrounder for details.

Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca for more information about impaired driving and its consequences. Follow SGI on Facebook and Twitter for tips safety tips to #TakeCareOutThere. Use SGI’s free Safe Ride app to keep track of your safe ride options"

http://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2016/october/04/sgi-and-police-focus-on-impaired-driving

 http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/

Events:

 - Oct 8th - Preeceville Annual October Trade Show at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall - Preeceville Fire dept. is hosting the 5th Annual October Tradeshow. Hosting over 40 small business vendors. There is a food stand available serving fresh lunch. For more info, 306-547-9422 or wbartel@sasktel.net

- Oct 16th - 7th Annual Fall Supper - at the Endeavour School Community Complex - runs 5 to 7 pm doors open at 4:30 - call Leanne at 306-547-4693 or gl.jakubowski@sasktel.net

  - Oct 23rd - Kelsey Ecological Society presents "Western Painted Turtles in Saskatchewan" on Sunday, at 2:00 pm, Club 60, presenter Kelsey Marchant. Everyone Welcome.

- Oct 27th - Lisa Brokop is one of the most nominated and award-winning female vocalists in Canadian country music history. Lisa has followed in the steps of many of the true legends of country music.

- And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca 


- 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

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