Mayor Harris: March 2017

Thursday, 30 March 2017

Preeceville Wildlife Federation Annual Banquet & Awards - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 30th, 2017 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 30th, 2017 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Preeceville Wildlife Federation Annual Banquet & Awards

The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is a non-profit, non-government, charitable organization of over 33,000 members in 122 branches across Saskatchewan representing every walk of life. Per capita the largest wildlife conservation organization of its kind in the world. Established in 1929, the SWF has become an acknowledged leader in the conservation field.

Mission

“To ensure the wild life legacy we leave to our children surpasses that which we inherited.”

Objectives

To acknowledge first and foremost that the wildlife of the province is a public resource belonging to all Saskatchewan residents, and to ensure the resource remains equally accessible to all residents of the province.
To promote conservation, fishing, trapping, hunting, the shooting sports, and wildlife-oriented activities.
To practice and promote wise management and use of our natural resources.
To develop and maintain conservation policies.
To develop and maintain conservation and educational programs.
To acquire and enhance habitat for wildlife.
To accept donations of real estate, monetary funds, and materials for the purpose of furthering the sustainability of our fish and wildlife resources.
To keep provincial measuring records of big game heads, recognizing the Henry Kelsey record keeping association as and ancillary body of the SWF.

Hunter Safety each year for our youth and conservation by helping to acquire habitat land for wildlife.

Check out the Federation @ http://swf.sk.ca/

Why the Whooper @ http://swf.sk.ca/history/why-the-whooper/

The Preeceville Wildlife Federation Annual Banquet & Awards
is set for this Saturday, April 1st at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall
Bugling hour starts at 5:30
Banquet and Awards start at 6:30

Dance to follow

Fun for the whole family - kids games, raffle draws and silent and live auctions

Displays include horn carvings and painted horns

Tickets sold out last year so get your advance tickets early
They are available at Midtown - X-cessories by Kerry or Preeceville Archery

If you can't get to the evening Saturday, every member is important so renew today
contact any club executive for more information.
Older Wiser Driver Guide

It helps you assess your driving practices and provides suggestions to make your driving safer.

https://www.sgi.sk.ca/pdf/older_wiser.pdf

Discover Preeceville's Trails on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Oxayo2IfHo

"Saskatchewan is a vast province, home to fantastic landscapes, incredible sights, and many hidden gems; the trails around Preeceville are proof of that. We travel to one such gem, the Ushta Valley, just outside the town Endeavour. Fortunately for you, this is one snowmobiling secret that's just too good to keep to yourself"

"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

http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/

Events:

- till Apr 1, - Parkland Music Festival - Piano, Band/Instrumental, Vocal/Speech Arts Performance and Competition for individuals and groups in the Parkland Area. That's held at Trinity and Grace United churches and Sturgis Composite High School. Contact: Anna Russell 306-547-4645 russella@sasktel.net

- April 25th - Volunteer Appreciation Tea & Awards - 2:00pm at club 60 - everyone welcome.

- May 27th - Town of Preeceville Community Wide Garage Sale

- 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

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

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Thursday, 23 March 2017

Older Wiser Driver Guide - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 23rd, 2017 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 23rd, 2017 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Older Wiser Driver Guide

"The Older Wiser Driver Guide can help you assess your driving practices and provides suggestions you can use to make your driving safer. Making just a few small adjustments, such as avoiding driving at night, during peak traffic hours or in bad weather, can help you stay on the road safely for a long time to come"

Older Wiser Driver Guide (pdf, 433 kb)

Think about what tasks you do every time you get behind the wheel of a car. You must

coordinate the actions of your hands, feet, eyes, ears and body movements. At the same

time, you must decide how to react to what you see, hear and feel in relation to other cars

and drivers, traffic signs and signals, conditions of the highway and the performance of

your car.

These decisions are usually made close to other vehicles and must be converted quickly

into action – brake, steer, accelerate or a combination of all – to maintain or adjust your

position in traffic. And these decisions must be made frequently. About 20 major decisions are

needed for each kilometre driven; drivers frequently have less than one half second to

act to avoid a collision.

The record of older drivers is good when you consider the number of collisions per driver,

but when you consider the number of collisions per kilometre driven, their record is

surprisingly bad. Older drivers have fewer collisions because they drive less and at less

dangerous times. But when they are in a collision, it can be very serious because

injuries that are seen as moderate to severe for a younger person can be fatal for an older

person.

After testing yourself you can look at your rating”

GO! You are aware of what is important for safe driving and are

practising what you know. See the “Suggestions for improvement”

in the following section of this booklet to learn how to become an

even safer driver.

CAUTION! You are engaging in some practices that need

improvement to ensure safety. Look to the “Suggestions for

improvement” section to see how you might improve driving.

STOP! You are engaging in too many unsafe driving practices.

You are a potential or actual hazard to yourself and others. Examine

the areas where you checked squares or triangles. Read the

“Suggestions for improvement” section for ways to correct these

problem areas.

Learning from your results

One of the purposes of the self-rating form is to help you become, if you are not already, an

“activated driver.” An activated driver is someone who assumes responsibility for his or her

own driving skills and who self examines and compares his or her ability with the require -

ments for safe driving. Through knowledge and self awareness, you will understand what a

safe driver is and will assume the responsibility to be a safe driver. On the other hand, you may

decide that your driving poses a risk and decide to give up your driver’s licence and

seek other forms of transportation.

The questionnaire you have just completed has helped you to identify those areas where your

physical and decision-making abilities call for a change in your driving habits and skills. This

section of the booklet offers suggestions to improve each driving skill highlighted in the

ques tionnaire. Be sure to focus on those sections that correspond to the problem areas

identified by the questionnaire."

Older Wiser Driver Guide
It helps you assess your driving practices and provides suggestions to make your driving safer.

http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/

Events:

- Mar 26, 2017 to Apr 1, 2017 - Parkland Music Festival - Piano, Band/Instrumental, Vocal/Speech Arts Performance and Competition for individuals and groups in the Parkland Area. Entry deadline is January 31, 2017. That's held at Trinity and Grace United churches and Sturgis Composite High School. Contact: Anna Russell 306-547-4645 russella@sasktel.net

- April 25th - Volunteer Appreciation Tea & Awards - 2:00pm at club 60 - everyone welcome.

- May 27th - Town of Preeceville Community Wide Garage Sale

- 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

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

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Thursday, 16 March 2017

The Assiniboine Watershed - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 16th, 2017 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 16th, 2017 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: The Assiniboine Watershed

"The Assiniboine Watershed Stewardship Association (AWSA) is an independent, non-profit organization that is dedicated to protecting and enhancing source water in the Assiniboine River Watershed. Our VISION is citizens and communities of the Assiniboine River Watershed working together to protect the source waters of the Assiniboine River; its tributaries and aquifers within the watershed. Our MISSION is to have healthy source waters throughout the Assiniboine River Watershed"

"We work closely with all levels of government, as well as other stewardship groups and private agencies, to complete the key actions contained in our two Source Water Protection Plans. The Assiniboine River Watershed is an exceptional area with its own unique source water concerns. The Source Water Protection Plans target the highest ranking risks that are threatening the water supplies. The AWSA provides local solutions to local problems, while also providing a place people can call for help with their own water-related issues. Through the actions of the association, we strive to ensure that every person in the Assiniboine River Watershed has a safe, reliable supply of drinking water, now and into the future"

More at: http://www.assiniboinewatershed.com/who-we-are/about-us

Water Use in Your Home by J Nielsen Aug 8, 2013

What you need to know to use less and spend less

“The #1 Water saving device is You!”

Being Water Wise.......................................................1

Home Water Audit ......................................................2

The Bathroom

Toilets ..............................................................4-5

Faucets ...............................................................6

Baths vs. Showers................................................7

The Kitchen

Sinks ..................................................................8

Dishwashers........................................................9

Food Preparation................................................10

The Laundry Room

Washing Machines.............................................11

Water Treatment .................................................12

Water Heating

Technologies ................................................13-14

Outdoor Water Conservation

Technologies .....................................................15

Building Your Own Rain Barrel ........................16-17

Lawn Watering...................................................18

Lawn Maintenance .............................................19

Xeriscaping Your Yard....................................20-21

Online Resources .....................................................22

Top 10 Conservation Efforts You Can Take Right Now! page 23

1. Pay attention to those dripping sounds and fix the leak(s).

2. Reduce toilet tank capacity (replace it with a water efficient toilet or retrofit it to decrease the amount of water it uses).

3. Replace your showerhead with a water efficient model. This saves as much as six gallons of water per minute!

4. Install faucet aerators.

5. Take shorter showers and wash hands using only as much water flow as you really need.

6. Never run the dishwasher or washing machine without a full load.

7. Turn off the taps while brushing your teeth.

8. Ensure your sprinklers only spray on the areas that need water.

9. Take your car to a car wash that recycles the water.

10. Use a broom to clean your driveway.

For more information on water conservation and references contained in this brochure visit:

Saskatchewan Environmental Society

• www.environmentalsociety.ca

Saskatchewan Watershed Authority

• www.swa.ca

SaskEnergy

• www.saskenergy.com

Natural Resources Canada

• www.nrcan.gc.ca

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation

• www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/maho/la/la_001.cfm (soil types)

• www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/maho/la/la_004.cfm (lawn care)

Canadian Water and Wastewater Association

• www.cwwa.ca

United Nations International Decade for Action-Water for Life

• www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/

Waterwiser Drip Calculator

• www.awwa.org/awwa/waterwiser/dripcalc.cfm

Agriculture Canada – Plant Hardiness Zone Map of Canada
(National Land and Water Information Service)

• http://nlwis-snite1.agr.gc.ca/plant00/index.phtml

Please check this out and you can make a difference.

Discover Preeceville's Trails on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Oxayo2IfHo

"Saskatchewan is a vast province, home to fantastic landscapes, incredible sights, and many hidden gems; the trails around Preeceville are proof of that. We travel to one such gem, the Ushta Valley, just outside the town Endeavour. Fortunately for you, this is one snowmobiling secret that's just too good to keep to yourself"

"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

http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/

Events:

- March 15th & 16th - Mackenzie Society Garage Sale - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm at 40 - 7th St SE

- Come support the Preeceville Midget Pats for the B side banner vs Grenfell Midget Spitfires on Thursday March 16th 8:00 pm Game 2 of the best of three at the Preeceville Skating Arena.
Grenfell defeated Preeceville 4-3 in Game 1

- Preeceville Bantam Pats Aside Banner playoff vs Yorkton Snap on Tools Game 1 in Yorkton March 21 at 7:30 at the Kinsmen Arena Game 2 March 26th at 4:00 pm at the Preeeceville Skating Arena

- March 17th Preeceville figure skating carnival Starts 7:00 pm at the Preeceville Skating Arena - the theme is Rock of Ages - Admission is $5 which includes dessert and coffee at intermission preschool free - 50/50 draw to be made at 8;30 minumum is a $1000

- Mar 19th - Kelsey Ecological Society presents: Bats of Saskatchewan - Shelby Bohn presenting - 2:00 PM at Club 60 - everyone welcome.

- Mar 26, 2017 to Apr 1, 2017 - Parkland Music Festival - Piano, Band/Instrumental, Vocal/Speech Arts Performance and Competition for individuals and groups in the Parkland Area. Entry deadline is January 31, 2017. That's held at Trinity and Grace United churches and Sturgis Composite High School. Contact: Anna Russell 306-547-4645 russella@sasktel.net

- April 25th - Volunteer Appreciation Tea & Awards - 2:00pm at club 60 - everyone welcome.

- May 27th - Town of Preeceville Community Wide Garage Sale

- 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

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

Wednesday, 15 March 2017

Discover Preeceville's Trails on YouTube

Discover Preeceville's Trails on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Oxayo2IfHo

"Saskatchewan is a vast province, home to fantastic landscapes, incredible sights, and many hidden gems; the trails around Preeceville are proof of that. We travel to one such gem, the Ushta Valley, just outside the town Endeavour. Fortunately for you, this is one snowmobiling secret that's just too good to keep to yourself"

Welcome to winter fun in Preeceville, Sturgis, Endeavour and area

Whether you want a Sunday afternoon wiener roast with the family or a more challenging ride, our trails, mixed in with rolling hills, river valleys and ample snow, can provide for all. A trek to the famous Ushta warm-up shelter or one of the neighboring towns with great hospitality and accommodations will prove to be a rewarding time for all. An especially exhilarating experience occurs when there is a fresh snowfall, you can push fresh tracks for miles on end in seclusion. The trees are laden with snow and gives a sense of freedom, not to mention the possibility of seeing moose, elk, deer, rabbits, winter birds and many other wild friends that we share other trails with.So if you looking for a great sledding area, great towns and villages, great scenery and great people, Preeceville, Sturgis and Endeavour are the places to be. Hope to see you on the trails.

Follow us on Facebook

Weekly Trail Report - http://www.sasksnow.com/trail-club-updates/zone2/rough-rider-snowmobile-club-223/

For information on the Mushers’ Rendezvous, other events, our trails or accommodations call Preeceville Tourism toll free at 1-877-706-3196, Monday to Friday, 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm.

For Sturgis events and information call (306)548-2108.

http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=32

Wednesday, 8 March 2017

Time to remove your Ice Fishing Shelters - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 9th, 2017 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 9th, 2017 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Time to remove your Ice Fishing Shelters

Released on March 8, 2017

"With the ice fishing season winding down, all fishing shelters south of Highway 16 must be removed by March 15 and shelters in areas north of Highway 16 must be removed by March 31.
Ice fishing shelters are abandoned on the ice each year. Shelters not removed pose a danger to boaters, water-skiers and others enjoying our lakes. Pieces wash up on shore and can also cause environmental hazards.

If shelters are not removed, owners may be prosecuted, and the structure and contents may be removed and confiscated.

Litter must also be removed when ice shelters are taken off the ice and structures must be moved to a location above the high water mark. Ice fishing shelters must have the owner’s complete name, address and phone number on the outside in legible letters that are at least 2.5 cm high.

Ice fishing season closes on March 31 in southern and central Saskatchewan and on April 15 in the north. Information about fishing in the province can be found in the Saskatchewan Anglers’ Guide and online at www.saskatchwan.ca/fishing.Anyone travelling on the ice should take extreme caution. Slush indicates that ice is eroding from above and below at an advanced rate and changing temperatures can cause thermal cracks and pressure ridges, which are indicators of unsafe conditions.

To report a fisheries, wildlife, environmental or forestry violation, contact your nearest Ministry of Environment Office or call the province's Turn In Poachers (TIP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 from any SaskTel cell phone, or report a violation online at www.saskatchewan.ca/tip. You may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program. Callers can remain anonymous"

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-recreation-heritage-and-arts/hunting-trapping-and-angling/angling/buy-an-angling-licence

https://saskatchewanlicences.active.com/licensing.page

https://saskatchewanlicences.active.com/cust.faq.page

"Don't forget that Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday so Saskatchewan, remember to do absolutely nothing while the rest of the world catches up with us" (living in Saskatchewan)

Town of Preeceville Work to date: <here>

Official Community Planning. (next steps)

March 1st: Stakeholder Meeting. Twenty (20) groups ( a big thank you to those who helped out or attended)

They will be exploring some broad concepts, including:

- What do we want and need from future development?

- What do we want to promote? What do we want to avoid?

- Where can we improve our community in areas of housing & social development, ecological management, economic growth,

- Inter-municipal cooperation and governance?

Council will then meet to discuss what we learned at the Stakeholder Meeting and Surveys to date. Review any questions that Council might have. There are 19 pages of community comments already.

WHAT DOES PREECEVILLE LOOK LIKE IN 25 YEARS?

SUSTAINABILITY in Preeceville MEANS……??

INFRASTRUCTURE SUGGESTIONS?

WHAT ARE YOU ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS?

WHICH TYPES of HOUSING OPTIONS SHOULD the TOWN BE ENCOURAGING?

TRANSPORTATION: What could be improved

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IDEAS????

SUGGESTIONS for RECREATION: TRAILS & PARKS, FACILITIES, PROGRAMS?

WHAT ARE PREECEVILLE’S SOCIAL NEEDS and SERVICE PRIORITIES?

WHAT ARE YOUR HEALTH and SAFETY CONCERNS?

WHICH REGIONAL INITIATIVES SHOULD BE PURSUED? (RM and Sturgis)

"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

http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/

Events:

- March 15th & 16th - Mackenzie Society Garage Sale - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm at 40 - 7th St SE

- Mar 19th - Kelsey Ecological Society presents: Bats of Saskatchewan - Shelby Bohn presenting - 2:00 PM at Club 60 - everyone welcome.

- Mar 26, 2017 to Apr 1, 2017 - Parkland Music Festival - Piano, Band/Instrumental, Vocal/Speech Arts Performance and Competition for individuals and groups in the Parkland Area. Entry deadline is January 31, 2017. That's held at Trinity and Grace United churches and Sturgis Composite High School. Contact: Anna Russell 306-547-4645 russella@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

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

Wednesday, 1 March 2017

Telemiracle 41 - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 2nd, 2017 8:35 am

Working Draft for:

Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday March 2nd, 2017 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Telemiracle 41

Telemiracle 41 will be broadcast from TCU Place in Saskatoon on March 4 and 5, 2017, starting at 9:00 pm on the 4th. Doors open at 8:00 pm! Come on down!

Become a Fundraiser!

Welcome to YOUR fundraising page!

http://www.telemiracle.com/html/donateToday/Become-a-Fundraiser-/index.cfm

"Sturgis Kinsmen gearing up for 37th annual Mini-Miracle

PREECEVILLE PROGRESS

FEBRUARY 24, 2017 12:58 PM

The Sturgis Kinsmen and Kinettes are preparing their 37th annual Mini-Miracle and organizers have said they have a full stage of talent lined up.

The annual Mini-Miracle is scheduled for March 2 at the Sturgis Composite High School, said Eugene Boychuk, Kinsmen co-chair.

Sturgis Kinsmen Mini-Miracle has raised $826,561 over the past 36 years, Boychuk said. “Our goal this year is to raise another $30,000.”

“People can call their pledges into the Sturgis Composite High School or give their donations to participants along the road through the hospital bed push or mini marathon events,” he said.

The Preeceville Hospital is once again gearing up towards its annual bed push on March 3. The bed push will leave approximately at 2 p.m. from the hospital and make its way downtown and along the highway to Sturgis. The proceeds will be presented at the Sturgis Kinsmen and Kinettes annual mini-Telemiracle, which will be broadcasted live on CJGX-94 radio station on March 3.

The Sturgis Kinsmen will also be collecting donations along their marathon run from Canora to Sturgis on that same day, he said. The marathon of Sturgis Composite High School students, SRC members and Kinsmen members will leave Canora approximately at 11 a.m. and make their way back to Sturgis.

“The Sturgis Kinsmen and Kinettes are in their 37th year of the mini-Telemiracle,” said Daniel Wasylenchuk, co-chairman of Mini-Miracle. Eugene Boychuk is the other co-chairman.

“Amy McDade, the GX-94 star search winner, is scheduled to perform along with a whole slate of local talent. James Betts and Shayla Ulmer will be joining us in Sturgis from the list of entertainers scheduled to perform at Telemiracle,” he said.

Telemiracle Teddy is scheduled to make his rounds to the schools in the area the week prior.

Sturgis Kinsmen and Kinettes will be travelling to Saskatoon to work some shifts at Telemiracle and will be making their own on-air presentation from what is raised during the Mini-Telemiracle on Sunday between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

The annual Telemiracle broadcast will be from TCU Place in Saskatoon on March 4 and 5"

Kinsmen Foundation

"When the Kinsmen Foundation was established in 1971, it granted funds raised by local Kinsmen and Kinette clubs. It was soon recognized that the requests for assistance far exceeded the available funds. To meet the need, planning started in 1976 for a province-wide telethon as a major fund raiser. Telemiracle 1 was staged in Saskatoon in February 1977 and carried on a network of six Saskatchewan television stations featuring provincial and national performers.

Our Kinsmen and Kinette Volunteers continue to play a lead organizational role in staging Telemiracle - from answering phones to counting donations to constructing the stage. The broadcast elements of the production are run by volunteers from our partners at CTV. In all, 1000 people come together for the weekend to bring you Saskatchewan’s telethon profiling some of the people funded, demonstrating that it is the ability of individuals that is important, and providing 20 hours of fun and entertainment.

Once Telemiracle has come to a close and the donations and pledges are finalized, the funds are turned over to the Kinsmen Foundation for distribution by its volunteer Board of Directors to special needs equipment and access to medical assistance by individuals, care homes, and health foundations across our province to improve quality of life and independence.

For individuals, innovations like ceiling track systems, portable lifts and ramps, funded by the Kinsmen Foundation, are making it possible for people to live at home and still receive the care they need. And with equipment like specialized wheelchairs, electric scooters, vehicle conversions and communications devices, people are achieving a level of independence they didn’t think possible.

When people cannot access the level of care they need at home, they must often travel to health care facilities in other parts of the province or country. And while the medical procedures are covered by health care, the patients and their families must pay for their own travel, meals and accommodations. By easing the financial strain, the Kinsmen Foundation allows families to focus on what only they can provide – love and care.

Funding groups that directly work with people with special needs is also an important focus the Kinsmen Foundation. Across our province, loving care homes have been established with a family atmosphere to provide comfort and care to people with special needs. Kinsmen Foundation provides funding for things like ceiling track systems, specialized tubs, lifts, specialty beds and personal care equipment to make those homes even better suited to provide quality care.

A third area of Kinsmen Foundation funding is focused on institutions and health foundations to purchase specialized, new, or innovative equipment to improve health care. Over the years, donations of this type have been provided in every corner of the province"

Saskatchewan Performers

We are thrilled to announce our Telemiracle 41 Saskatchewan Talent line-up! We have 60 incredible acts who bring energy and enthusiasm, and we're sure they will keep you entertained throughout the show! Since this is a live broadcast, the performance times are approximate.

Abby Wilson - Canora - Sunday 3:10 p.m.
Aneurin Sheasby - Saskatoon - Sunday 8:20 a.m.
Ashley Peterson - St. Walburg - Sunday 1:20 p.m.
Atlanta Wagmann - Goodsoil - Sunday 1:00 p.m.
Autumn Alexander - Weyburn - Sunday 12:50 p.m.
Ava Zoller - North Battleford - Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Beau Duckarmie - Macoun - Sunday 3:20 p.m.
Bold Dance Productions - Prince Albert - Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Bryce King - Saskatoon - Sunday 12:50 a.m.
Chelsea Sauve - Wapella - Sunday 11:40 a.m.
Claire Swidzinski - Yorkton - Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Dale Von Bieker - Nipawin - Sunday 12:20 p.m.
Dance INK - Saskatoon - Sunday 7:10 a.m.
Emilie Kirchgesner & Sarah Grieve - Saskatoon - Sunday 9:10 a.m.
Encore Musical Theatre and Dance Company - Fillmore and Stoughton - Sunday 3:30 p.m.
Garden Dance - Saskatoon and Battleford - Sunday 3:50 p.m.
Get Up and Sing - Marengo - Sunday 2:20 p.m.
Graham Dyck - Warman - Sunday 1:30 a.m.
Moose Jaw Families for Change - Moose Jaw - Sunday 9:50 a.m.
Hana Coates - Saskatoon - Sunday 6:30 a.m.
Ignite Danceworks Inc. - Saskatoon - Sunday 8:30 a.m.
James "Jimbo" Betts - Melville - Sunday 3:40 p.m.
Jayneika Okemow-Bull - Cut Knife - Sunday 2:40 p.m.
Joy of Vox - Saskatoon - Sunday 12:30 p.m.
Justin LaBrash and True North - Lumsden - Saturday 10:30 p.m.
Kaitlyn Clark and Alysa MacDonald - Rosetown - Sunday 2:50 p.m.
Karissa Hoffart - Minton - Sunday 12:40 p.m.
Katherine Downton - Saskatoon - Sunday 6:00 a.m.
Kayla Perkins - Yorkton - Saturday 9:40 p.m.
Latin Dance Academy Danza Morena - Saskatoon - Sunday 6:30 a.m.
Lii Pchii Daanseur la Prayrii - Saskatoon - Sunday 11:30 a.m.
Lloydminster Malanka Dancers - Lloydminster - Sunday 1:40 p.m.
Mackenzie Sproat - Regina - Sunday 11:20 a.m.
Marlee Gerde and Taylor McPeek - Coronach - Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Matt Bantle One Man Band - Saskatoon - Sunday 11:50 a.m.
Melody Sterner - Saskatoon - Sunday 1:40 a.m.
Mike Wowk - Langham - Sunday 1:00 a.m.
Nathan Pylypuk - Regina - Sunday 7:50 a.m.
Newera - Regina - Saturday 12:30 a.m.
Regina Mini Express and the Expressions - Regina - Sunday 1:10 p.m.
Ryan Riopay - Regina - Sunday 8:40 a.m.
Saskatoon Expressions - Saskatoon - Sunday 6:00 a.m.
Saskatoon Mini Express - Saskatoon - Saturday 9:10 p.m.
Scott Dreveny - Regina - Sunday 1:00 a.m.
Shayla Ulmer - Neudorf - Saturday 11:40 p.m.
Shell Shocked - Davidson - Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Sheri-Lynn Turgeon - Martensville - Sunday 6:10 a.m.
Stella and Rowan Mansell - Saskatoon - Sunday 7:20 a.m.
Sweet Note Harmony - Indian Head - 3:00 p.m.
Sylvia Chave - Delisle - Sunday 7:30 a.m.
Tayler Tluchak & Chris Sikorsky - Regina and Saskatoon - Sunday 6:20 a.m.
The Hourhand - Regina - Saturday midnight
The Journalist - Caronport - Sunday 10:40 a.m.
The Sundrops - Swift Current - Sunday 10:10 a.m.
Trinity Moostoos - Prince Albert - Sunday 2:30 p.m.
Tyson Grismer - Saskatoon - Saturday 10:10 p.m.
Winston Garage Band - Watrous - Sunday 1:50 a.m.
Zack Halkett & Tyneal Lundquist - Hagen - Sunday 10:20 a.m.

See them all at: http://www.telemiracle.com/html/telemiracle/saskatchewan_performers/index.cfm

Town of Preeceville Work to date: <here>

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Events:

- February 26 - March 5 - Preeceville Open Bonspiel,  Banquet & Calcutta. Phone or text entries to Sheldon @ 547-4395 or Shane @ 814-7622.

- Mar 19th - Kelsey Ecological Society presents: Bats of Saskatchewan - Shelby Bohn presenting - 2:00 PM at Club 60 - everyone welcome.

- Mar 26, 2017 to Apr 1, 2017 - Parkland Music Festival - Piano, Band/Instrumental, Vocal/Speech Arts Performance and Competition for individuals and groups in the Parkland Area. Entry deadline is January 31, 2017. That's held at Trinity and Grace United churches and Sturgis Composite High School. Contact: Anna Russell   306-547-4645   russella@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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