Watch for Blue Lights & slow to 60 K - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday May 18th, 2017 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday May 18th, 2017 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Watch for Blue Lights & slow to 60 K


"The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed The Traffic Safety (Tow Trucks) Amendment Act, 2017 to permit blue lights to be used in conjunction with amber lights on tow trucks and other vehicles providing roadside assistance. Adding blue lights will increase visibility from further distances on highways.  The law goes into effect immediately.

”Operators of tow trucks and roadside assistance vehicles put their lives on the line to help stranded motorists,” Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) Joe Hargrave said.  “Adding blue lights to these vehicles will alert motorists sooner, providing them ample time to slow to 60 while passing.  It will help make highways safer for all road users, and help our roadside responders make it home safely.”

A public safety awareness campaign will begin on the long weekend, educating drivers about the importance of slowing to 60 kilometres per hour when they see flashing lights on the side of the road, regardless of color – whether blue, red or amber.  SGI also reminds drivers that exceeding the limit by even 10 km/h when passing these vehicles with lights engaged will cost a driver $210, including fines and surcharges"

Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca to learn more about blue lights and laws regarding #SlowTo60.

<Congrats to both the Preeceville and Sturgis
 Grads>


http://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2017/may/09/emergency-preparedness-week  http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/

Events:

 - Ongoing - Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jack-Pot is now at $3,952.00
Beef on a Bun next Thursday May 25th 5:00pm till 7:00pm at the Curling Club Proceeds to the School Community Council.
Watch their Ad's.   Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/

- May 27th - Town of Preeceville Community Wide Garage Sale - starts at 8:00 am. Anyone interested in having a garage sale the same day as others in the Town of Preeceville can call the Town Office at 306-547-2810 and register their garage sale by noon on Tuesday, May 23rd.

11:00 am - 4:00 pm Assiniboine Beef & Multi 4-H Club's Critter, Cluck & Duck Sale and all things market, hobby, & garage, at the Preeceville Sportsgrounds. 4-H booth sales, BBQ burgers & hot dogs. Acquire your registration & Book your table ($30 per table). All critters & varieties of items welcome. Email : billiejoetownsend00@gmail.com or Call or text : 306-547-7406. Every table renter is responsible for their fowl & live stocks sales, along with the safety and health of their animals.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BBQ Lunch at Centennial Park (Hosted by - 606 Harvard Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron)

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Hotdog, Pie and Coffee at the Club 60

- June 1st - In partnership with SaskEnergy, the Preeceville and district health action committee will be holding a BBQ burger and hotdog sale on 7th St NE (the street in front of the hospital) on Thursday June 1 from 11am-2pm. Cost is $5 for burger and pop and $4 for hotdog and pop. Proceeds to health care initiatives in our community.

- 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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