Thursday, 28 June 2018

Saskatchewan Highway Patrol - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday June 28th, 2018 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday June 28th, 2018 8:35 am

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


This week we focus on: Saskatchewan Highway Patrol

Saskatchewan Highway Patrol Begins Duties July 1
Released on June 27, 2018
The Saskatchewan Highway Patrol now has a new look to accompany its new name and mandate.  Two weeks ago, the former Commercial Vehicle Enforcement group was renamed as the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol to reflect its expanded responsibilities.

The new name comes with a new look – a blue stripe down the side of the vehicle along with the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol name and crest.  In addition to protecting the provincial highway system through the enforcement of commercial vehicles, the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol will support the provincial Protection and Response Team (PRT) and enforce Criminal Code violations.
“Beginning July 1, people will see the new Saskatchewan Highway Patrol vehicles on highways throughout the province,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister David Marit said.  “The officers will be responding to situations where previously only the police would be involved.  Drivers need to be aware that Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers will now be enforcing traffic violations for commercial and private vehicles.”

Last year, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the creation of the PRT to help reduce crime in rural Saskatchewan.  The team is comprised of police officers from the RCMP and municipal police forces, as well as Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers from the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure and Ministry of Environment Conservation Officers.
Commercial vehicle enforcement will remain the primary responsibility of the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol.  However, the officers will have additional responsibilities, including arrest and detention powers, to support their role on the PRT.

Other duties will include:
  • Responding to 911 calls;
  • Investigating impaired drivers;
  • Enforcing speed limits and other traffic violations – inside and outside of work zones;
  • Responding to motor vehicle accidents; and
  • Taking action when offences are committed.
“Increasing the presence of uniformed officers in rural areas will help deter crime,” Marit said.  “It will also improve response times to emergency calls, including crimes that are in progress.”

For more information, contact:

Paul Spasoff, Highways and Infrastructure, Regina
Phone: 306-787-4804 Email: paul.spasoff@gov.sk.ca Cell: 306-527-1603

Jun 26, 2018
Decide to #DriveSober
"The May Traffic Safety Spotlight1 results show that now, more than ever, you’re more likely to be caught if you make the choice to drive impaired.
Last month, police reported 404 impaired driving offences, including 352 Criminal Code charges. This tells us two things:
  • Police remain very focused on catching them.
  • Some people still need to do a much better job of planning a safe ride home.
SGI is cautiously optimistic that Saskatchewan’s impaired driving problem is starting to get better – 2017 saw the lowest number deaths and injuries from collisions involving alcohol or drugs since we began keeping track in 1988 – but impaired driving is still the leading cause death on Saskatchewan roads.
Unfortunately, May’s results show not everyone has got the message.
Now, they’ll learn about Saskatchewan’s tough consequences for impaired drivers (pdf), including vehicle seizures, licence suspensions, costly demerit points, mandatory DWI courses, ignition interlock requirements, fines, possible jail time and a criminal record.
During May, police also issued tickets for other traffic infractions including:
  • 544 distracted driving offences (including 447 for cellphone use)
  • 6,087 tickets for speeding or aggressive driving
  • 445 offences regarding seatbelts/child car seats      
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"
Stay safe and enjoy your Canada Day!





Events:


-Tourist Booth & Museum Now Open: The Tourist Booth has moved to the Preeceville and District Heritage Museum. Hours of operation are from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm every Tuesday to Sunday. For more information or to book a group tour of the museum please call 547-2774 or 306-547-3047.

-Annie Laurie Lake Driving Range Annie Laurie Lake driving range is open, but we have been experiencing a few complications with birds stealing the golf balls. Colored balls are currently on their way and we are hopeful this will help discourage the aerial thieves.

- Chase the Ace has started again, tickets will be available June 29 and the first draw will be held July 5th at the Curling Club. You can check out Preeceville Lions Club on facebook.

- Old Home Week 2018: July 8th to 14th, Sunday to Saturday

Tuesday, July 10, 2018
11:00 am - 1:00 pm        Perogie and Sausage Lunch at the Preeceville Personal Care Home.  Everyone welcome. 

Wednesday July 11, 2018
11:00 am - 2:00 pm       Outdoor Clay Oven Baked Bread, Jam and Chili at Preeceville & District
Heritage Museum.  Everyone Welcome.

Thursday July 12, 2018
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm         Pie and Coffee, Club 60

Friday, July 13, 2018   11:00 am - 2:00 pm       Toonie Lunch - Hotdog and lemonade at Centennial Park, sponsored by Crossroads Credit Union.

- Western Days will be held July 13, 14 and 15, 2018


 - 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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