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
"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.
- 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
- 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 19th 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
- 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 19th 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.
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