Thursday, 31 May 2018

National AccessAbility Week - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday May 31st, 2018 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday May 31st, 2018 8:35 am

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


This week we focus on:  National AccessAbility Week

Released on May 29, 2018
“The Government of Saskatchewan is joining many provinces across the country in proclaiming May 27-June 2 as National AccessAbility Week in Saskatchewan.
National AccessAbility Week is a time to promote inclusion and accessibility in communities and workplaces.  It is also a time to recognize the efforts of individuals, communities and workplaces that are actively removing barriers to give Canadians of all abilities a better chance to be included and succeed.
“Accessibility legislation is one of the priority areas for Saskatchewan’s Disability Strategy, as fully accessible communities are foundational to the inclusion of people with disabilities,” Social Services Minister Paul Merriman said.  “Our government is pleased to proclaim National AccessAbility Week in Saskatchewan and celebrate the work being done across the province to create inclusive and accessible communities.”
Since 1964, Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan (SCI Sask) has provided leadership in the development and delivery of programs, services, and resources to Saskatchewan people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.
“This week prompts citizens, along with community stakeholders, public and private sector and government leaders, to enhance awareness of environmental accessibility, attitudinal acceptance toward diversity and equity, and to encourage action toward changes for full inclusion,” SCI Sask Executive Director Launel J. Scott said.  “Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan takes this opportunity to recognize the contributions of people experiencing disabilities who enrich our communities and our economy.”
This proclamation supports the Saskatchewan Disability Strategy by helping to create awareness and understanding of the rights of people experiencing disabilities.
Saskatchewan residents and communities that have done work which aligns with the Disability Strategy are encouraged to share their accomplishments using the hashtag #SKDisability.  The Saskatchewan Disability Strategy Facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/skdisability.
For more information about the supports and services that Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan provides, please visit https://scisask.ca/.”

What They Offer: 

Abilities

We believe in a focus on abilities. We strive to dismantle misconceptions, stereotypes, and generalizations about disabilities. We believe that with the right supports, our clients can maximize their abilities and lead fulfilling and productive lives.

Empowerment

We focus on empowerment as a fundamental value of our organization. We believe in empowering individuals to be self-advocates and to take initiative and be active, independent and self-sufficient community members.

Benefits

We administer benefits for qualifying members:

-          Vehicle registration rebates

-          SaskTel Mobility benefits

-          Reg Banga/SCI Sask. Scholarship

-          Parascope newsletter

  

Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan has produced a FREE manual covering all aspects of spinal cord injuries. Subjects include:

-          Life after a spinal cord injury

-          Skin care

-          Bowel management / nutrition

-          Bladder management

-          Sexuality

-          Cardiovascular and respiratory functions

-          Technical aids and other supports for increased independence

-          Complications following a spinal cord injury

-          Psychosocial rehabilitation

-          Sports and leisure

-          Employment, studies and volunteer work

Visit their site and download the free Manual>

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Psychosocial rehabilitation
Sports and leisure
Employment, studies and volunteer work



Events:


- June 2nd - the second annual Fish Release Party at Lady Lake Regional Park - the Preeceville school rainbow trout are now ready for their new home. Runs rain or shine. The Preeceville Wildlife Club welcomes everyone to attend. There will be Kids games at 11:00pm - 12 noon till 2:00pm Hot Dog Lunch with Ice cream - $5 2:00pm Pull the Tick from the Moose Raffle Draw - Fishing Prizes to be Won!
Thanks to the Sponsors - Shop Easy Foods and Darell's Trucking Ltd.


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


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/










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Thursday, 24 May 2018

What's the Rush? - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday May 24th, 2018 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday May 24th, 2018 8:35 am

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


This week we focus on: What's the Rush?


"What’s the rush, Saskatchewan? 4,873 drivers caught speeding in April"
May 22, 2018
With more expensive speeding fines, you’re going to want to #SlowDown
"There were 4,873 tickets for speeding and aggressive driving issued by police during the April Traffic Safety Spotlight on speeding.
Whoa, that’s a lot of speeders. One might say those numbers “quickly” added up.
Lame jokes aside, it’s time to #SlowDown, Saskatchewan. Excessive speed is one of the leading factors in traffic-related deaths and injuries. If you speed, you’re more likely to get into a collision, and the faster your speed, the worse the collision.
Remember: speeding tickets in Saskatchewan got more expensive as of May 1. The base fine on all speeding tickets has increased by $30 and the km/h charge for travelling in excess of the posted speed has doubled.
What do these increased speeding fines look like? Exceeding the speed limit by 20 km/h on a regular street or highway triggers a total fine of $190, including the Victims of Crime surcharge and km/h charges. In a school zone, 20 km/h over the limit costs you $310. If you speed past workers in a 60 km/h orange zone, you’ll shell out $440 for going 80, and $1,008 for going 100!
So leave a little earlier, ease off the accelerator and keep your money in your pocket. (Besides, you’re definitely going to be late if you get pulled over, right?).
Police also issued tickets for other traffic infractions including:
- 516 distracted driving offences (426 for cellphone use)
- 269 impaired driving offences (including 265 Criminal Code charges)
- 323 offences regarding seatbelts/child car seats
Police continue to focus on impaired driving throughout May. Remember, impaired is impaired. In Saskatchewan, it’s currently illegal and will continue to be illegal to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, even once marijuana use becomes legal in Canada later this year."
Follow SGI on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for safety tips to #TakeCareOutThere.

Events:


- May 26th - Community Garage Sale - call our town office for more information. 

- May 26th - Hotdogs and Pie, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Club 60, Everyone welcome.

- May 26th - BBQ Lunch from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Centennial Park - hosted by the Preeceville Air Cadets. Everyone welcome.


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


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/









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