Practice Up Saskatchewan - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday June 15th, 2017 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday June 15th, 2017 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on:  Practice Up Saskatchewan

#PracticeUp Saskatchewan: New drivers are the traffic safety spotlight for June
May 31, 2017

"SGI and Saskatchewan law enforcement will be focusing on new drivers and motorcycle riders throughout June. Police will be watching for new drivers and riders disobeying the restrictions under their respective Graduated Driver’s Licence (GDL) program.
"New drivers and riders have a lot to learn, so we encourage them to know what restrictions apply to them, take advantage of the courses offered and practice as much as possible to become a safe driver," said Earl Cameron, Executive Vice-President of the Auto Fund.

"One of the most important things for new drivers and riders to know is that there is absolutely zero tolerance for alcohol or drugs before driving. As they are still learning to drive, we want new drivers to be one hundred per cent focused on the task at hand."

Between 2011 and 2015, drivers 19 years of age and younger represented seven per cent of Saskatchewan's driving population, yet were involved in 11 per cent of all collisions. Young drivers also represented 10 per cent of drivers killed and 12 per cent of drivers seriously injured in a motor vehicle collision.

Here are some tips to keep in mind.
New Drivers
Take training – New drivers must take one of two training courses before attempting a Class 5 road test. High school students age 15 and up can take an SGI-sponsored program for free through their school division. Alternatively, those 16 and over can pay for a course offered by a certified driving educator.
Earn your privileges – The GDL program is designed to improve road safety by exposing new drivers of any age to incremental levels of risk as they gain more experience. There are three stages in the program: Learner (9 months), Novice 1 (6 months) and Novice 2 (12 months).
Know your restrictions – There are requirements for a supervising driver, limits on how many passengers you can have, hours you can drive, and other considerations. These restrictions are loosened as drivers advance through the stages of the GDL program.
New Riders
Take training – Motorcycle training is highly recommended and makes financial sense. New riders entering the Motorcycle GDL program who do not pass a certified motorcycle safety course pay a $500 surcharge on their licence as they enter each stage. But if they pass a course, that surcharge is waived – plus, if they graduate incident-free, they receive a $450 rebate, which is roughly the cost of the course.
Earn your privileges – The Motorcycle GDL program for new motorcyclists has the same Learner, Novice and Novice 2 stages.
Know your restrictions –There are restrictions when it comes to passengers and time of day when riding is allowed. There are also specific requirements for wearing protective gear and displaying an 'L' or 'N' placard on the licence plate indicating learner or novice rider.
Tough Consequences
For both GDL programs, depending on the incident, the result could be a ticket, loss of licence and/or loss of points under the Safe Driver Recognition (SDR) program. Generally speaking, the consequences of failing to comply with a licence endorsement/restrictions result in a fine of $150 and three demerits.
For both GDL programs, there is a zero alcohol/drug tolerance level for new drivers, as well as any driver/rider (new or experienced) age 21 and under. First-time offenders will lose their licence for 60 days, lose four points under SDR and have the vehicle seized and impounded for three days, plus pay for towing, storage, and a DWI course.
New drivers and riders are not allowed to use any type of cellphone while driving – neither hand-held nor hands-free. The fine is $280 and four demerit points. New drivers/riders caught using their cellphone while driving (distracted driving) for the second time within one year will have the vehicle they are driving seized for seven days.

Rules to live by
Practice, practice, practice! And practice exactly the way you were taught by your certified instructor.
If you're going to drink, don't drive. If you're going to drive, don't drink.
Know and follow all restrictions outlined on your licence.
Gradually expose yourself to different weather conditions and times of day.
If you have questions about the road test or the rules of the road, #AskAnExaminer on social media or email askanexaminer@sgi.sk.ca.
Supervising drivers should visit the SGI website and review the latest editions of the Saskatchewan Driver Handbook and read A Guide to Supervising New Drivers. Some things may have changed since they got their licence.

View more information on new impaired driving laws and consequences. Follow SGI on Facebook and Twitter for safety tips to #TakeCareOutThere"


Assets / Links
A Guide to Supervising New Drivers
#AskAnExaminer
Drinking, drugs and driving consequences
Saskatchewan Driver Handbook
SGI on Facebook
SGI on Twitter


 Practice up Saskatchewan and have a safe summer!

 

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Events:

 - Ongoing - Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jack-Pot is now at $6,382.00
Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's.   Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/

- June 23rd - The Children’s Summer Solstice will be from 11am till 8pm at Annie Laurie Lake.  Some of the activities will include the rock climbing wall and human soccer balls from 4pm – 7pm, giant slip and slid, giant inflatable slide and bouncers. Free hot dogs and juice provided at 5pm.
 Great way to bring in the longest day of the year!
 

 

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


- Old Home Week is a practice that originated in the New England region of the United States, similar to a holiday or festival. In its beginning, in the 19th - 20th century, it involved a municipal effort to invite former residents of a village, town, or city - usually individuals who grew up in the municipality as children and moved elsewhere in adulthood - to visit the Old Home, the parental household and home town.

Our idea is to have events around one week each summer so our former residents and guests can be as busy as they please while checking out what's new in town.

Old Home Week 2017: July 9th to 15th, Sunday to Saturday


2017 Events:

Monday July 10, 2017

Tuesday, July 11, 2017
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Perogie and Sausage Lunch at the Preeceville Personal Care Home. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday July 12, 2017
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Outdoor Clay Oven Baked Bread, Jam and Chili at Preeceville & District Heritage Museum. Everyone Welcome.

3:00 - 4:00 pm Come & Go 150th Anniversary Tea at the Preeceville Library - Silver Collection at the door. Everyone Welcome

Thursday July 13, 2017
12:00 - 2:00pm Hotdog, Pie & Coffee at the Club 60. Everyone welcome.

Friday July 14, 2017
12:30 - 2:30 pm "Taste of Home" homemade treats and refreshment booth at Centennial Park - Preeceville 
Catholic Women's League. Everyone Welcome.

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Yards will be judged for curb appeal during the first two weeks of July. It will be a People's Choice and there will be ballot boxes at Home Hardware, Shop Easy and the Town Office. A voucher will be presented to the winners.

Western Weekend Events are all currently tentative
Western Weekend starts Friday Night
5:00 pm Chariot Races
7:00 pm Chuckwagon Races

Saturday July 15, 2017
Western Weekend continues
2:00pm Chariot Races
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Gymkana
7:00 pm Chuckwagon Races
All Day - Co-ed Slo Pitch
All Day - Senior Slo-pitch
9:00 pm-2:00 am Open Air Dance - "Rob McLane & Against the Grain"

Bingo Under the Big Top Tent
Bouncing Tent for the Kids

Sunday July 16, 2017
Western Weekend continues

9:30 am Christian Cowboy Service at the Sportsgrounds
1:00 pm Chariot Races
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Gymkhana
5:00 pm Chuckwagon Races
All Day - Men's Fast Ball Tournament

Bingo Under the Big Top Tent
Bouncing Tent for the Kids

Concessions and Beer Gardens on the Grounds

 - http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=45

- In 2017, Canada will mark the 150th Anniversary of Confederation. Preeceville Celebration will be August 4th, 5th and 6th, 2017.

- 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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