Working Draft for:Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday June 21st, 2017 8:35 am
With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck
This week we focus on: Saskatchewan Drivers need to #DriveSober and #SlowDown
Last month, SGI released its hard-hitting, emotional
awareness campaign targeting
impaired driving, and the results of May’s traffic safety spotlight are another
reminder of why such campaigns are needed.
May’s traffic safety spotlight focused on impaired
driving. During the month, police reported 324 impaired-driving related offences, including:
- 280 Criminal Code charges such as blood alcohol concentration (BAC) exceeding .08, impaired driving or refusing a breath test.
- 44 roadside suspensions (includes new drivers with a BAC ranging from .00 to .08 and experienced drivers with a BAC ranging from .04 to .08).
SGI reminds drivers that
impaired driving remains the leading cause of traffic fatalities on Saskatchewan
roads. It’s 100 per cent preventable and – with the tougher new legislation
introduced in Saskatchewan at the beginning of the year – 100 per cent not worth
the risk.
That new legislation includes a three-day vehicle seizure for experienced drivers with a BAC over .04, zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol for drivers 21 and under, and the strongest ignition interlock laws in all of Canada.
If drugs and alcohol consumption increase with summer temperatures, remember to always plan a safe ride home after patio drinks, a day at the lake and other summer activities. Remember, if you drink, don’t drive and if you drive, don’t drink.
The other notable result coming out of the May traffic safety spotlight was a significant uptick in speeding and aggressive driving offences (6,159) reported by police. That is the highest number of speeding tickets reported via a traffic safety spotlight since October 2015.
100 per cent preventable
Other results from the May spotlight included 364 distracted driving offences (251 of those for cellphone use) and 469 seatbelt, car seat or booster seat violations throughout the month.*
100 per cent preventable
#PracticeUp Saskatchewan – police continue to focus on new driver safety for the month of June. Results from that traffic safety spotlight will be available in the third week of July.
That new legislation includes a three-day vehicle seizure for experienced drivers with a BAC over .04, zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol for drivers 21 and under, and the strongest ignition interlock laws in all of Canada.
If drugs and alcohol consumption increase with summer temperatures, remember to always plan a safe ride home after patio drinks, a day at the lake and other summer activities. Remember, if you drink, don’t drive and if you drive, don’t drink.
The other notable result coming out of the May traffic safety spotlight was a significant uptick in speeding and aggressive driving offences (6,159) reported by police. That is the highest number of speeding tickets reported via a traffic safety spotlight since October 2015.
100 per cent preventable
Other results from the May spotlight included 364 distracted driving offences (251 of those for cellphone use) and 469 seatbelt, car seat or booster seat violations throughout the month.*
100 per cent preventable
#PracticeUp Saskatchewan – police continue to focus on new driver safety for the month of June. Results from that traffic safety spotlight will be available in the third week of July.
So plan ahead and have a safe summer!
*Includes all traffic safety focus
results for May submitted by police as of June 16, 2017.
Events:
- Ongoing - Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jack-Pot is now at $6,800.00
Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
- June 22nd - Lutheran Church is hosting a hamburger BBQ at Centennial Park: from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. $5.00 for burger and pop. Proceeds for their Mexico House Build Mission.
- June 23rd - Museum 50's Evening and Show & Shine - 7:00 pm at the Museum Parking Lot - Dress 50's, if you like. Everyone welcome.
- 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.caDraws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
- June 22nd - Lutheran Church is hosting a hamburger BBQ at Centennial Park: from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. $5.00 for burger and pop. Proceeds for their Mexico House Build Mission.
- June 23rd - Museum 50's Evening and Show & Shine - 7:00 pm at the Museum Parking Lot - Dress 50's, if you like. Everyone welcome.
- 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!
- 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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