Mayor Harris: July 2017

Thursday, 27 July 2017

100 Years of Highways - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 27th, 2017 8:35 am

Working Draft for:

Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 27th, 2017 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: 100 Years of Highways

"The 100 Year Highways Journey"

"Released on July 20, 2017 The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to announce that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure.

“We’ve come a long way in the last one hundred years; from building roads with a horse and scraper, to asphalt pavement, and now to overpasses and highways with 25,000 vehicles per day,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister David Marit said. “During the last century we’re pleased to have had the privilege of employing thousands of professional men and women who have had excellent careers working with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure.”

In 1917, The Highways Act came into effect, which ceased the existence of the Board of Highway Commissioners and gave birth to a new ministry — the Department of Highways.

Things were different back then — William M. Martin was Premier, there were horse-drawn buggies on the road, ferry operators were paid $3 per day and the equipment used to build and maintain highways was much different.

As the ministry continues to build and maintain Saskatchewan’s highway infrastructure, we would like to remind drivers to observe the posted speed limits in construction zones and slow to 60 km/h when passing highway workers and equipment.

If you’re planning a trip this summer, check the Highway Hotline at www.saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline. The Highway Hotline provides up-to-date information on construction, emergency road closures, the status of ferries, barges and other road activities.

A weekly construction update is also published on www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/transportation/highway-construction-projects/weekly-highway-construction-update to provide the travelling public with the latest details on projects underway to help plan safe and efficient travel.

The Government of Saskatchewan has invested $7.4 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008, improving more than 12,000 kilometres of Saskatchewan highways.

For more historical photos, check out our Youtube video athttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIIY_aAY8HI&feature=youtu.be www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIIY_aAY8HI&feature=youtu.be"

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2017/july/20/wcu

Canada's 150th Birthday

Join us in Preeceville for Canada's 150th Birthday, August 4th - 6th.

You are cordially invited to attend the Canada 150 Celebration - Preeceville

http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=62

Parade Registration *Please note that the parade will now be starting at 10:30am and not at 11:00am as said on the parade registration form.

Event Registration

Offical Poster

Check us out on Facebook.

Friday, August 4th:

Community Legion Hall Meet and Greet : 2 – 8pm
Art Show : 2 – 8pm Preeceville Art Group
BBQ Supper : 5 – 7pm Preeceville 4H Club
Beer Gardens : 2 – 9pm Preeceville Wildlife Club

Fireworks : Dusk

Preeceville Lions Park – Ready to get moving? Be part of Canada’s “150 Playlist” : 1 – 3pm Ages 6 – 12

Saturday, August 5th:

Around Town Parade : 10:30am Parade Route Map

Corn Maze Area Heavy Horse Demonstration : 1 – 3pm
BBQ Lunch :11am – 2pm Cadets

Pancake Breakfast : 8 – 10am Club 60
Meet and Greet : 8 – 10am
Pie & Coffee : 2 – 4pm Lutheran Church Women
Horseshoe Tournament : 2 – 4pm Club 60
Filipino Lunch
Photo Booth

Ukrainian Catholic Hall Supper : 4:30pm seating OR 6:30pm seating
16 & over $15 ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY
6 – 15 $10 Seating’s are limited to 250 people
5 & Under FREE Ticket sales end July 28th, 2017 @ 5:00pm

Street Dance – Near Legion Hall : 9pm Preeceville Fire Department
$15/ticket Children must be accompanied by an adult

Sunday, August 6th:

Sportsgrounds Interdenominational Church Service :
11am – 12pm (Bring your own Lawn Chair)

Lunch : 12 – 2pm
Threshing Demo : 2 – 3pm
Pick-up Ball Games (Bring your own bat, ball, & glove)
Children’s Activities (Old Tyme)
Beer Gardens :12 – 5pm

The Supper and Dance tickets can be purchased at the Town Office

For more information, call Agnes at 306-547-3047 or Elaine or Trina at the town 306-547-2810.

For more information, call Agnes at 306-547-3047 or Elaine or Trina at the town 306-547-2810.

Let your family and friends know about this celebration.

Check us out on Facebook.

http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/

Events:

- Ongoing
- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jack-Pot is now at a
$10,262.00! 36 cards left in the deck!
Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/

- The 7th Annual Motorcycle and Vehicle Road Rally is also on the August 4th to 6th weekend.
Entertainment by James Williams
(Show "N Shine, bike games, open mike and Fireworks at Dusk, Phone 306-547-7047 for more info)

- 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

Thursday, 20 July 2017

Canada's 150th Birthday - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 20th, 2017 8:35 am

Working Draft for:

Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 20th, 2017 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Canada's 150th Birthday

Join us in Preeceville for Canada's 150th Birthday, August 4th - 6th.

You are cordially invited to attend the Canada 150 Celebration - Preeceville

http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=62

August 4th - 6th, 2017

Let your family and friends know about this celebration.

Parade Registration *Please note that the parade will now be starting at 10:30am and not at 11:00am as said on the parade registration form.

Event Registration

Offical Poster

Check us out on Facebook.

Friday, August 4th:

Community Legion Hall Meet and Greet : 2 – 8pm

Art Show : 2 – 8pm Preeceville Art Group

BBQ Supper : 5 – 7pm Preeceville 4H Club

Beer Gardens : 2 – 9pm Preeceville Wildlife Club

Fireworks : Dusk

Preeceville Lions Park – Ready to get moving? Be part of Canada’s “150 Playlist” : 1 – 3pm Ages 6 – 12

Saturday, August 5th:

Around Town Parade : 10:30am Parade Route Map

Centennial Park Event

BBQ Lunch :11am – 2pm Cadets

Club 60 Events

Pancake Breakfast : 8 – 10am Club 60

Meet and Greet : 8 – 10am

Pie & Coffee : 2 – 4pm Lutheran Church Women

Horseshoe Tournament : 2 – 4pm Club 60

Main Street

Filipino Lunch

Photo Booth

Street Dance – Near Hall : 9pm Preeceville Fire Department

$15/ticket Children must be accompanied by an adult

Corn Maze Area

Heavy Horse Demonstration : 1 – 3pm

Ukrainian Catholic Hall Event Supper : 4:30pm seating OR 6:30pm seating

16 & over $15 ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY

6 – 15 $10 Seating’s are limited to 250 people

5 & Under FREE Ticket sales end July 28th, 2017 @ 5:00pm

Sunday, August 6th: Sportsgrounds

Interdenominational Church Service : 11am – 12pm (Bring your own Lawn Chair)

Lunch : 12 – 2pm

Threshing Demo : 2 – 3pm

Pick-up Ball Games (Bring your own bat, ball, & glove)

Children’s Activities (Old Tyme)

Beer Gardens :12 – 5pm

The Supper and Dance tickets can be purchased at the Town Office

For more information, call Agnes at 306-547-3047 or Elaine or Trina at the town 306-547-2810.

For more information, call Agnes at 306-547-3047 or Elaine or Trina at the town 306-547-2810.

Let your family and friends know about this celebration.

Check us out on Facebook.

http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/

Events:

- Ongoing
- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jack-Pot is now at a
$9,417.00! 37 cards left in the deck!
Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/

- The 7th Annual Motorcycle and Vehicle Road Rally is also on the August 4th to 6th weekend.
Entertainment by James Williams
(Show "N Shine, bike games, open mide and Fireworks at Dusk, Phone 306-547-7047 for more info)

Thursday, 13 July 2017

- Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 13th, 2017 8:35 am

Working Draft for:

Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 13th, 2017 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Public Consultation Responses

Yes, watch our web site for information on the responses from January to March 2017. We will be posting all 33 pages of input about the future of our town.

Also to be posted is the Draft copy of the official community plan outlining the purpose, context, vision, goals and guiding principles that will move us forward.

All included in our July/August newsletter about to hit the mail boxes this week. Newsletter has info on the town's celebration of Canada's 150th birthday to be held August 4th to 6th.

Annie Laurie Lake driving range is again open, bucket of balls can be picked up at Mid-Town for only $5

The 7th Annual Motorcycle and Vehicle Road Rally is also on the August 4th to 6th weekend.
Entertainment by James Williams
(Show "N Shine, bike games, open mide and Fireworks at Dusk, Phone 306-547-7047 for more info)

http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/

Events:

- Ongoing
- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jack-Pot is now at a
$8,734.00! 38 cards left in the deck!
Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/

- Old Home Week - July 9th to 15th

-    Perogie and Sausage Lunch

-   Outdoor Clay Oven Baked Bread

-   Come & Go 150th Anniversary Tea at the Preeceville Library - Silver Collection at the door.

-    Hotdog, Pie & Coffee at the Club 60.

- "Taste of Home" homemade treats and refreshment booth at Centennial Park - Preeceville
Catholic Women's League.

- 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 starts Friday Night July 14th
5:00 pm Chariot Races
7:00 pm Chuckwagon Races

- 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

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

Thursday, 6 July 2017

Free Fishing Weekend - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 6th, 2017 8:35 am

Working Draft for:

Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 6th, 2017 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Free Fishing Weekend

Saskatchewan’s annual summer free fishing weekend is July 8 and 9.

"Since 1989, one weekend is designated each summer when residents and visitors may fish in any of Saskatchewan’s public waters open to sport fishing without purchasing a fishing licence.

“Sport fishing is one of many outdoor activities that Saskatchewan has to offer,” Environment Minister Scott Moe said. “This weekend is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy the sport of fishing and to recognize the importance of our fish and aquatic resources.”

Each year, approximately 250,000 people sport fish in Saskatchewan, including more than 50,000 out-of-province anglers.

Anyone planning to take advantage of the free fishing weekend is reminded that all other fishing regulations, including possession limits and reduced limits on some lakes and rivers, remain in effect. Free fishing weekend does not apply in national parks and anyone taking fish out of the province must purchase a licence.

More information about fishing in Saskatchewan can be found in the 2017 Anglers’ Guide, available wherever angling licences are sold, or online at www.saskatchewan.ca/fishing"
"Saskatchewan’s waters provide us with many recreation and economic opportunities. At the same time, protecting fisheries for future generations takes the continued efforts and co-operation of everyone who enjoys fishing, also known as angling.
Buy an Angling Licence Buy a hunting, angling or trapping licence through HAL – the government’s hunting, angling and trapping licence system.
Download the Anglers’ Guide

Get information on licensing fees and requirements, season dates, daily limits, management zones, catch-and-release fishing, regulations and more. The guide is available in English and French.

Complete fishing regulations are also available.
Free Fishing Weekends

Free fishing weekends are July 8 to 9, 2017 and February 17 to 19, 2018.

Please note:
Regular angling limits and all other sport fishing laws remain in effect.
The free fishing weekend does not apply in national parks.
Anyone planning to take fish out of the province must buy a licence"

http://www.saskatchewan.ca/fishing#utm_campaign=q2_2015&utm_medium=short&utm_source=%2Ffishing

"Buy a hunting, angling or trapping licence through HAL – the government’s hunting, angling and trapping licence system.
Guidance

HAL lets you buy online 24/7 at your convenience. You can still buy licences at issuers or by phone.
Eligibility

Whether you are an in-province, out-of-province or out-of-country angler, there is important residency and licence information that you will need to know before buying a licence.

The angling licences available for purchase are based on residency. Please review the residency definitions listed below prior to purchasing your licence to avoid any inconvenience.
A Saskatchewan resident:
Is a person who is a Canadian resident, has their principal residence in Saskatchewan and has lived in Saskatchewan for three months immediately preceding the date of licence purchase.
Includes members of the RCMP, stationed and residing in the province or regular members of the Canadian Armed Forces who were Saskatchewan residents when recruited or deployed from the province.
A Canadian resident is a:
Person who has their principal residence in Canada and who is a Canadian citizen or who has lived in Canada for 12 months immediately preceding the date of licence purchase.
A non-resident is a:
Person who is not a Saskatchewan or Canadian resident.
It is a violation to:
Use more than one HAL ID number for the purpose of obtaining or applying for a licence.
Hold or apply for a licence while suspended.
How To Buy A Licence

Licences are available:
Through your HAL web account any time;
At any Saskatchewan angling licence issuer;
At a Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment or select provincial park office; or
Order by phone using a credit card at 1-855-848-4773 (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.). Please allow 10 business days for delivery.

Licence purchases can be made by accessing your existing account using your HAL identification number of your previously registered secondary identification number. Do not create a second account. For assistance with your account, call 1-855-848-4773 (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.)"

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

http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/

Events:

- Ongoing
- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jack-Pot is now at a
$8,110.00! 39 cards left in the deck!
Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/

- Old Home Week - July 9th to 15th

-    Perogie and Sausage Lunch at the Preeceville Personal Care Home.

-   Outdoor Clay Oven Baked Bread, Jam and Chili at Preeceville & District Heritage Museum.

-   Come & Go 150th Anniversary Tea at the Preeceville Library - Silver Collection at the door.

-    Hotdog, Pie & Coffee at the Club 60.

- "Taste of Home" homemade treats and refreshment booth at Centennial Park - Preeceville
Catholic Women's League.

- 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 starts Friday Night July 14th
5:00 pm Chariot Races
7:00 pm Chuckwagon Races