Mayor Harris: January 2018

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Red Tape Awareness Week - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday January 25th, 2018 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday January 25th, 2018 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Red Tape Awareness Week

Government Proclaims Red Tape Awareness Week in Saskatchewan

Released on January 22, 2018

"The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the week of January 22-26 as Red Tape Awareness Week in the province. The week highlights the importance of regulatory modernization and the provincial government’s ongoing effort to reduce red tape for Saskatchewan businesses and consumers.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) hosts a number of activities during this year’s Red Tape Awareness Week. The CFIB’s annual Golden Scissors Awards are to be announced on January 26. The awards acknowledge the work of an elected official or others in government across Canada who have reduced regulatory burden for business.

Two nominees within the Government of Saskatchewan are finalists for this year’s award:

Premier Brad Wall is nominated for sustained leadership in red tape reduction; and
SGI is nominated for reducing red tape by streamlining bridge permit approvals for commercial and farm trucks.

“Our commitment to reduce red tape was evident in the past year as we once again exceeded our annual cost savings targets,” Economy Minister Steven Bonk said. “We are pleased to be recognized by the CFIB for this important work, and we will continue to strengthen our province by reducing red tape and supporting the citizens and businesses we serve.”

“We commend the Government of Saskatchewan for their ongoing leadership to make red tape reduction a priority,” Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Vice-President, Prairie & Agri-business Marilyn Braun-Pollon said. “We are especially pleased with the government’s mandated use of the Direct Cost Estimator, which is among the most comprehensive cost estimation tools in Canada. Use of this tool has resulted in nearly $90 million in savings for both business owners and the government by reducing red tape.”

Government’s 2016-2017 Regulatory Modernization Progress Report identified $72.6 million in red tape cost savings, as part of its Red Tape Reduction Action Plan. This includes activities from across government ministries, agencies and crown corporations.

Since 2014, the province has:

exceeded targeted quantified cost savings of $5 million annually, having identified $88.2 million in forecast cost savings for red tape reduction initiatives, $60 million above the targeted amount for the 10 year period, and
remained on schedule to keep the commitment to review all business related regulations at least once every 10 years.

Regulatory accountability in Saskatchewan is managed through The Regulatory Modernization and Accountability Act. This legislation mandates annual public reporting of regulatory modernization activities to be tabled at the end of every fiscal year.

The aim is to achieve better regulation with efficient compliance and maintain regulatory integrity, without any compromise to the environment, public safety or worker protection measures"
More information on the 2018 Red Tape Awareness Week activities is available at www.cfib-fcei.ca.

"Who should be reading more about this?"

For more information, contact:

Deb Young
Economy
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4765
Email: deb.young@gov.sk.ca

"Due to a water line break near the school, school will be cancelled today as there will be no water'

Events:

- Ongoing

- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace.
"So far Preeceville Lions (Chase The Ace) has paid out $11,263.00 in weekly prize money and a lucky winner won the Jack Pot of $18,137 last week. A total prize pool of $29,400.00 as of Sept. 21st
- The Jackpot this week is $2,733.00. Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
Each week the Lions post photo's of the draw and sometimes the winners. Check it out!

- The 19^th Annual Musher’s Rendezvous will be held Friday February 2nd thru Sunday February 4th, 2018. This is a world class event which features six and ten dog sled races, which start, and finish be the Preeceville Arena. Come out and enjoy a talent show on Friday packed with local talents, (all wishing to show off their talent contact Karen Maupin at 306-548-2064). On Saturday come and take in the adrenaline of the races, and a fantastic supper. Sunday will feature the finals, the presentation of the trophies and a supper. There will be other scheduled events throughout the weekend.
Last year's event awarded each of the Community Halls in Endeavour, Preeceville, & Sturgis with a cheque for $4500.00 to help with upgrades and maintenance costs. Thank you to our supporters, volunteers and sponsors.
Contributions from this years’ event will go towards the Preeceville & District Health Centre. Watch for posters for more details or follow us on Facebook
The Mushers' weekend could not be a huge of a success without the help of the countless volunteers that give up their time year after year to help out. And we Thank you! If you want to help the organizing committee make this a truly fun event, why don't you come out and volunteer. Please contact any of the committee members if you are interested in volunteering.

https://www.facebook.com/Preeceville-District-Mushers-Rendezvous-299422960116196/?ref=tn_tnmn

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

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Thursday, 18 January 2018

Friendly Phone Link Program - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday January 18th, 2018 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday January 18th, 2018 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Friendly Phone Link Program

About the Red Cross

"Our Mission"

"The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.

Our Network

The Canadian Red Cross Society is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. This network includes the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Federation) and 190 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies dedicated to improving the situation of the most vulnerable throughout the world.

Our Vision

The Canadian Red Cross is the leading humanitarian organization through which people voluntarily demonstrate their caring for others in need.

Our Values

Our actions and decisions will be based upon:
Humanitarian values, as expressed in our Fundamental Principles;
Respect, dignity and inclusiveness.
Integrity, accountability, effectiveness, and transparency, and adaptability.
Quality and safety. Learn more about our work by visiting our charity profile or exploring a Canadian Red Cross infographic filled with fun facts, videos and stories that explain how our volunteers, donors and staff help people in Canada and around the world"

New Program:

The Canadian Red Cross Friendly Phone Link Program aims to provide socially isolated seniors living in our community with daily phone checks to ensure safety and well being. They hope that by providing participants with phone checks in the morning and evening, their safety will be ensured. Should a call go unanswered, an emergency procedure is in place to ensure that participants get the assistance they need in case of an accident. They hope that by providing regular home or phone visits, the seniors within their program will be able to stay in their homes and communities longer because of reduced feelings of isolation and improved health and safety.

We can help by getting the word out about the program so they can find isolated seniors who could benefit from this program. Watch for posters, postcards and bookmarks and for more information contact the volunteer committee at 1-306-515-3822.

Events:

- Ongoing

- Jan 17 and 18th - The Makenzie Training Centre will be hosting a Garage Sale as well as a Bake Sale January 17 and 18 from 10:30pm - 3:00pm both days. The Bake Sale proceeds will be going towards Telemiricle.

- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace.
"So far Preeceville Lions (Chase The Ace) has paid out $11,263.00 in weekly prize money and a lucky winner won the Jack Pot of $18,137 last week. A total prize pool of $29,400.00 as of Sept. 21st
- The Jackpot this week is $2,362.00. Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
Each week the Lions post photo's of the draw and sometimes the winners. Check it out!

- The 19^th Annual Musher’s Rendezvous will be held Friday February 2nd thru Sunday February 4th, 2018. This is a world class event which features six and ten dog sled races, which start, and finish be the Preeceville Arena. Come out and enjoy a talent show on Friday packed with local talents, (all wishing to show off their talent contact Karen Maupin at 306-548-2064). On Saturday come and take in the adrenaline of the races, and a fantastic supper. Sunday will feature the finals, the presentation of the trophies and a supper. There will be other scheduled events throughout the weekend.
Last year's event awarded each of the Community Halls in Endeavour, Preeceville, & Sturgis with a cheque for $4500.00 to help with upgrades and maintenance costs. Thank you to our supporters, volunteers and sponsors.
Contributions from this years’ event will go towards the Preeceville & District Health Centre. Watch for posters for more details or follow us on Facebook
The Mushers' weekend could not be a huge of a success without the help of the countless volunteers that give up their time year after year to help out. And we Thank you! If you want to help the organizing committee make this a truly fun event, why don't you come out and volunteer. Please contact any of the committee members if you are interested in volunteering.

https://www.facebook.com/Preeceville-District-Mushers-Rendezvous-299422960116196/?ref=tn_tnmn

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

Thursday, 11 January 2018

911 Tips for the New Year - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday January 11th, 2018 8:35 am

Working Draft for:

Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday January 11th, 2018 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: 911 Tips for the New Year

Released on January 4, 2018

"If you unwrapped a new smart phone recently on Christmas Day, Sask911 reminds you to do your part to protect the integrity of the 911 system by making sure you understand how your high-tech gift accesses emergency services.

“Smart phones are great tools that make our lives easier, but they also have functions that need to be used properly,” Saskatchewan’s Emergency Management and Fire Safety Commissioner Duane McKay said. “Everyone can do their part to ensure 911 operators and emergency service dispatchers are available to serve those in need.”

For example, iPhones with newer operating systems can have their lock button clicked five times to have the option to swipe SOS. After swiping SOS, the smart phone dials 911. However, this function does not ping your location to Sask911.

“Sask911 has received some calls from people testing the feature, which ties up valuable resources,” McKay said. “We want to be proactive and remind people to please call 911 only when there’s a real emergency. If you do accidently dial 911 for whatever reason, please stay on the line so staff can verify quickly that there isn’t a real emergency.”

Smart phone users should also ensure their phones are locked when carrying them in a purse, pocket or bag to prevent accidental 911 calls.

From January to November of last year, Sask911 operators took 330,281 calls. Of those, 58 per cent or 190,296 were from a cell phone, and 12 per cent or 40,046 were abandoned – meaning a caller hung up after dialing.

Other tips to help prevent accidental 911 calls:

Manually dialing 911 instead of preprogramming the number in your phone; and
Teaching your children the importance of 911 and when it should and should not be used.

General 911 tips:

When calling, say where you are and identify which emergency services you require, such as police, fire or ambulance.
Try to remain calm and be able to provide additional information, if requested by an operator.
Don’t hang up until an operator advises you to do so"

For more information, contact:

Kathy Ward
Government Relations
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2687
Email: kathy.ward@gov.sk.ca

www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2018/january/04/911-tips

Events:

- Ongoing

- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace.
"So far Preeceville Lions (Chase The Ace) has paid out $11,263.00 in weekly prize money and a lucky winner won the Jack Pot of $18,137 last week. A total prize pool of $29,400.00 as of Sept. 21st
- The Jackpot this week is $8,039.00. Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
Each week the Lions post photo's of the draw and sometimes the winners. Check it out!

-Jan 11th - Chili on a Bun includes coleslaw and small coffee - Starts 5:00pm - 8:00pm at the Preeceville Curling Rink - Sponsored by the Preeceville Museum

- The 19^th Annual Musher’s Rendezvous will be held Friday February 2nd thru Sunday February 4th, 2018. This is a world class event which features six and ten dog sled races, which start, and finish be the Preeceville Arena. Come out and enjoy a talent show on Friday packed with local talents, (all wishing to show off their talent contact Karen Maupin at 306-548-2064). On Saturday come and take in the adrenaline of the races, and a fantastic supper. Sunday will feature the finals, the presentation of the trophies and a supper. There will be other scheduled events throughout the weekend.
Last year's event awarded each of the Community Halls in Endeavour, Preeceville, & Sturgis with a cheque for $4500.00 to help with upgrades and maintenance costs. Thank you to our supporters, volunteers and sponsors.
Contributions from this years’ event will go towards the Preeceville & District Health Centre. Watch for posters for more details or follow us on Facebook
The Mushers' weekend could not be a huge of a success without the help of the countless volunteers that give up their time year after year to help out. And we Thank you! If you want to help the organizing committee make this a truly fun event, why don't you come out and volunteer. Please contact any of the committee members if you are interested in volunteering.

www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=15 8

- Check out the town of Preeceville newsletter on all the upcoming community events for Nov/Dec. Online and/or sign up and have your own copy emailed to you.

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