Working Draft for:
Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday November 15th, 2018 8:35 am
With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck
This week we focus on: Odourless Carbon Monoxide
CO is produced when burning common fuels such as natural gas, propane and kerosene. Excessive amounts of CO will form when there isn’t proper ventilation or an adequate air supply.
When CO is inhaled, red blood cells don't get the oxygen they need. Continued exposure to high levels of CO leads to unconsciousness, convulsions, brain damage and ultimately, death.
Alarms Necessary For Invisible, Odourless Carbon Monoxide
Released on November 9, 2018
“More than 300 people die and hundreds more are hospitalized
each year in Canada due to carbon monoxide (CO) exposure. The Ministry of
Government Relations’ Public Safety Division and SaskPower are reminding you to
have a working CO alarm in each major area of your home, just like smoke
alarms.
CO is an invisible, odourless, colourless gas created when fuels burn incompletely. CO exposure is often confused with the flu, as both have similar symptoms like headaches, nausea, burning eyes and dizziness. However, continued CO exposure can lead to confusion, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, brain damage and death.
The number of CO incidents increase during winter as citizens rely more on natural gas appliances like their furnace, hot water heater, stove and dryer – appliances that can become a source of CO in the home. Building a fire in a fireplace or starting up a gas generator, portable heater, propane barbeque or vehicle in your garage can also create dangerously high levels of CO.
CO is an invisible, odourless, colourless gas created when fuels burn incompletely. CO exposure is often confused with the flu, as both have similar symptoms like headaches, nausea, burning eyes and dizziness. However, continued CO exposure can lead to confusion, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, brain damage and death.
The number of CO incidents increase during winter as citizens rely more on natural gas appliances like their furnace, hot water heater, stove and dryer – appliances that can become a source of CO in the home. Building a fire in a fireplace or starting up a gas generator, portable heater, propane barbeque or vehicle in your garage can also create dangerously high levels of CO.
“A dedicated alarm is the only reliable warning that carbon
monoxide is present,” Ministry of Government Relations’ Assistant Deputy
Minister of Public Safety Duane McKay said. “Install both smoke alarms
and CO alarms in your home. The early warning these alarms provide give
you and your loved ones the time you need to escape dangerous situations.”
Ensuring that your natural gas appliances are properly installed, maintained, and inspected by a licensed gas contractor can also reduce your likelihood of CO exposure.
“Don’t put your family’s safety at risk,” SaskPower’s Director of Gas Inspections Asif Ali said. “If you don’t have a CO detector, you should buy one. If you already have one, you should check it to ensure it’s working. It’s also important to check your vents throughout the year, especially as the weather changes, as there can be heavy snowfall or ice buildup.”
As with smoke alarms, follow the manufacturer’s directions when installing your CO alarm and test it monthly. Additional tips to help keep your home and family safe from CO and what to do if your CO alarm sounds can be found on SaskPower’s website at https://www.saskpower.com/safety/gas-safety/dangers-of-carbon-monoxide.”
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For more information, contact:
Jonathan Trembley, Government Relations, Regina
Phone: 306-787-6156 Email: jonathan.tremblay@gov.sk.ca
Media Relations, SaskPower
Phone: 306-536-2886 Email: mediarelations@saskpower.com
Ensuring that your natural gas appliances are properly installed, maintained, and inspected by a licensed gas contractor can also reduce your likelihood of CO exposure.
“Don’t put your family’s safety at risk,” SaskPower’s Director of Gas Inspections Asif Ali said. “If you don’t have a CO detector, you should buy one. If you already have one, you should check it to ensure it’s working. It’s also important to check your vents throughout the year, especially as the weather changes, as there can be heavy snowfall or ice buildup.”
As with smoke alarms, follow the manufacturer’s directions when installing your CO alarm and test it monthly. Additional tips to help keep your home and family safe from CO and what to do if your CO alarm sounds can be found on SaskPower’s website at https://www.saskpower.com/safety/gas-safety/dangers-of-carbon-monoxide.”
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For more information, contact:
Jonathan Trembley, Government Relations, Regina
Phone: 306-787-6156 Email: jonathan.tremblay@gov.sk.ca
Media Relations, SaskPower
Phone: 306-536-2886 Email: mediarelations@saskpower.com
Learn how to keep your gas appliance wall vents safe and unobstructed during winter.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is odourless, colourless, tasteless, non-irritating, poisonous — and deadly.CO is produced when burning common fuels such as natural gas, propane and kerosene. Excessive amounts of CO will form when there isn’t proper ventilation or an adequate air supply.
When CO is inhaled, red blood cells don't get the oxygen they need. Continued exposure to high levels of CO leads to unconsciousness, convulsions, brain damage and ultimately, death.
Around Preeceville this fall: Safety - New down town sidewalks are done, pavement done from Midtown to the Water treatment station. Lions are working on their trail project around the town. This year work is ongoing on the North side of the town along the ski trails and old nature trails.
All will improve safety when driving, walking or hiking the trails in Preeceville. Great work everyone!
Events:
- Ongoing
- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace
Minimum Jack-Pot is now at a $5116.00
Draws every Thursday night at the Curling Rink.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
- The Town of Preeceville is pleased to announce the opening of Preeceville Dental. The clinic is now accepting new patients from across the Parkland area. The phone number is 306-547-1555 and the address is 27 Main St North, which is the Library building in downtown Preeceville.
Preeceville & District Lioness Club Turkey Bingo on Friday November 23rd, doors
Open at 6:30pm Bingo Starts at 7:00pm The ladies club is hosting our
annual turkey bingo and this year the funds raised will be donated to our local
Preeceville Rider Brandi Kashuba who is joining the Prairie Women on
Snowmobiles ride for a cure. Please come out and join us and show Brandi your
support for breast cancer research
606 Harvard Preeceville Air Cadets Squadron Sponsoring Committee is excited to be bringing BINGO back to Preeceville. Starting Thursday November 15, 2018 at Club 60. Doors open at 7pm, first game starts at 8pm.
Preeceville & District Ministerial Association Inter community Carol Festival
December 2, 2018 at the Community Legion Hall. 2:00 pm
Whitehawk Art's Council
The Whitehawk Art's Council fall season ticket & patron Campaign is on now. Get your tickets at x-cessories by Kerry, Preeceville & Lil's Fashions, Sturgis.
Season includes: Ghostboy, Pretty Archie and Erin Costelo.
Canadian Red Cross – Friendly Visiting Program
Meet new people. Connect with your community. Help those in need by volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross. The Red Cross is looking for volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program. The Program connects volunteers with seniors in your area, providing new social connection through a weekly home visit or phone call. If you are interested in learning more about the program, visit their website at www.redcross.ca/SKVisiting , call 306-216-6602 or email friendly.visitingsaskatchewan@redcross.ca
Walking Club
Too cold to go for a walk outside? Join other walkers every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00-10:00 am at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall for the months of November thru to April. For more info contact Jackie at 306-547-2842.
Christmas Trees for Sale
Preeceville Figure Skating Club will be selling live Christmas Trees and wreaths as a fundraiser. The Saskatchewan grown trees will be available early December. Contact Andrea at 306-547-2810
Preeceville Public Library
Preeceville Library will be hosting the upcoming Christmas Craft show, December 1, 2018, 10-3pm. at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall. There will be a raffle for a handcrafted quilt, made and donated by Janet McElhinney. Tickets will be available at the library or from any board member and will be sold the day of the show. Draw will be made at the end of the show. The quilt is on display at the library. There will be a 50/50 draw, door prize, pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Clause, cadets will be doing Lunch. Admission is free. Everybody is welcome!
- Check out the new look on our town web site. It goods great and it's easily to follow all of our events and programs.
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- 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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