Working Draft for:
Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Jan 5th, 2017 8:35 am
With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck
This week we focus on: Snow Safety
Remember anyone born on or after January 1, 1989 in Saskatchewan is required by law to complete a Snowmobile Safety Course. Without it, you may be charged and your insurance may be invalid.
Check out all the Safety Courses at: http://www.sasksnow.com/safety/
"Assumptions for SSA trail use" http://www.sasksnow.com/requirements/
"Assumptions for SSA trail use as an off-road experience, snowmobiling is an inherently risky activity.The SSA assumes every rider using an SSA Registered Trail understands and accepts that:
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- All snowmobilers must hold a valid registration
- All operators and passengers willingly use the trails at their own risk
- Operators and passengers know and will obey the law, including The Snowmobile Act and The Trespass to Property Act
- It is recognized and accepted that snowmobiling is essentially an off-roade activity taking place in an unpredictable natural environment
- The SSA is a volunteer-based organization with finite resources and manpower
- It is not practical, possible, or desirable to maintain all trails uniformly or to remove all potential hazards
- The SSA is providing the privilege of trail access without an guarantee of service or quality
- Operators and passengers will not consume alcohol prior to or while using the trails
- Operators and passengers will not consume alcohol prior to or while using the trails
- Operators and passengers will be prudent and responsible and shall ensure that snowmobiles are operated with appropriate care and control at all times
- Operators and passengers will be prudent and responsible and shall ensure that snowmobiles are operated with appropriate care and control at all times
- Operators and passengers know how to snowmobile competently and understand that the operation of snowmobiles requires full cognitive abilities
- Weather conditions affect trails and snowmobile operation and they may change without warning
- The maximum speed on trails is 80 km/h unless reduced by law, conditions or otherwise posted
- There may be permitted users on the trail other than snowmobilers
- Operators will stay to the right of the trail, notwithstanding that there are no centre lines
- Operators know that there may be grooming or other maintenance activities under way at any time of the day or night which may take up the whole or any part of the trail and have the right of way
- Operators and passengers know that snowmobile trails are not engineered highways
- All operators and passengers know and will adhere to the principles published as the Safe Riders Pledge by the International Snowmobile Manufacturers’ Association
- Operators and passengers are aware that emergency and cell phone service may not be available
- Operators born on or after January 1, 1989 must have completed the Snowmobile Safety Course
- Operators and passengers are aware that there are generally no legal requirements for signage on the trails and, when provided, it is only for assistance and convenience
- Operators and passengers know that snowmobiling on SSA trails is regarded as a family-orientated activity
- Operators and passengers know the unique and particular dangers of ice crossing
- The grooming and maintenance of trails, when provided, is meant solely to enhance the comfort and enjoyment of the safe and prudent operators and passengers
- Operators and passengers will dress appropriately for all conditions and will have appropriate
safety and emergency equipment at all times."
Snowmobile Legislation http://www.sasksnow.com/ssa/snow-legislation/
It’s our goal to keep our snowmobilers educated and up to date on the rules and regulations surrounding snowmobiling in Saskatchewan. Below you can find a list of resources regarding snowmobile legislation. Should you have any questions you can always contact us.
The Snowmobile Act
Snowmobile Regulations
Highways & Transportation Act
Trespass to Property Act
International Requirements
" Know before you go"
The decision to get behind the wheel after drinking may be 1 of the costliest choices you'll ever make. Know the consequences! https://www.sgi.sk.ca/individuals/safety/drugs/consequences.html
Events:
- Jan 8th - Preeceville Wildlife Annual Meeting and Horn Measuring - Horn Measuring $5.00 for Member $10.00 for Non-member - That's at 1:00 pm Preeceville Community Legion Hall - contract Heather Gawrelitza 306-547-2910 for more information
- Jan 20th - Scandinavian Supper - Danish, Norwegian and Swedish - sponsored by St. John's Lutheran Church. Tickets $25/per person - only 100 available. Available - Paul's Drugs, Country Lane, Donna at 547-2840, Agnes 547-3047. Proceeds to the Church addition. That starts at 6:00pm Club 60
- Feb 10th - Paint Nite - The Preeceville & District Health Action Committee will be hosting a Paint Nite - the latest craze. Enjoy an evening of appetizers, drinks and good company and take home your artistic creation. It's okay if you've never painted anything but your walls—there's no experience necessary and fun is our only requirement. Starts at 6:00 pm Preeceville Community Legion Hall
Contact Stacey Strykowski 306-547-3464 sjstrykowski@gmail.com
- April 21 - 22 Preeceville Annual Spring Expo - It's a Fair/Tradeshow. Runs - Friday, April 21 - 11 am - 8 pm, Saturday, April 22 - 10 am - 3 pm. Preeceville Skating Arena. Contact Welma 306-547-9422 wbartel@sasktel.net
- 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.
- 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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