Working
Draft for:
Preeceville's
Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday January 10th, 2019 8:35
am
With GX94's
Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck
This
week we focus on: Preeceville
wastewater treatment facility upgrades
Preeceville
wastewater treatment facility upgrades to protect Assiniboine River and support
local development
"Preeceville,
Saskatchewan, January
9, 2019 – Investing in modern reliable wastewater
services is essential to safeguarding the environment, building healthy
sustainable communities and supporting future growth.
Today, the
Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness,
on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of
Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Warren Kaeding, Minister of
Government Relations, and His Worship Garth Harris, Mayor of Preeceville, announced
more than $5.1 million in joint funding to improve Preeceville’s wastewater
treatment facility.
The project
involves upgrading the community’s existing wastewater storage cells and increasing
their capacity, along with improving the system’s overall treatment process.
The force main pipe that delivers wastewater to the treatment facility will
also be upgraded.
Once
complete, the project will improve the quality of wastewater entering the
Assiniboine River and support local development.
Quotes
“Modern
efficient wastewater systems are crucial to safeguarding the health of
Saskatchewan’s communities and providing a high quality of life for residents.
Our government is proud to support these vital upgrades to Preeceville’s
wastewater treatment facility, which will protect the environment and support
community development.”
The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable
François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
“The
Government of Saskatchewan’s investment of more than $1.7 million toward this
important Town of Preeceville project will help position the community for
growth, better safeguard the environment, and help keep our great province
strong. It’s impressive to see this project beginning to move from the drawing
board to reality.”
The Honourable Warren Kaeding, Minister of
Government Relations
“The Town
of Preeceville, at the Headwaters of the Assiniboine River, is very appreciative
of the funding from the federal and provincial governments toward our project.
This project is part of our community plan centered around safety for its
citizens and the environment. Preeceville is a thriving community that
continues to grow and this upgrade and reuse of our existing wastewater system
with our funding partners will ensure our residents get access to the best
water works system possible.”
His Worship Garth Harris, Mayor of Preeceville
Quick
facts
- The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are each contributing up to $1,731,327 to this project through the New Building Canada Fund, while the Town of Preeceville is providing $1,731,846.
- Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.
- $26.9 billion of this funding is supporting green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank."
Associated
links
Investing in Canada: Canada’s Long-Term Infrastructure Plan:
Investing in Canada Plan Project Map:
Federal
infrastructure investments in Saskatchewan: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/investments-2002-investissements/sk-eng.html
Contacts
Ann-Clara
Vaillancourt, Press
Secretary
Office of
the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-697-3778 ann-clara.vaillancourt@canada.ca
Dan Palmer, Saskatchewan
Ministry of Government Relations Communications
306-787-7151 dan.palmer@gov.sk.ca
Lorelei
Karcha, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Preeceville
306-547-2810 preeceville@sasktel.net
Media Relations, Infrastructure
Canada
“The
Town of Preeceville, at the Headwaters of the Assiniboine River, is very
appreciative of the funding from the federal and provincial governments toward
our project, which is part of our community plan centered around safety for its
citizens and the environment
Preeceville having one of the oldest per
capital populations in Canada is a thriving community that continues to grow
and this upgrade and reuse of our existing wastewater system with our funding
partners will ensure our residents get access to the best water works system
possible.”
Safety:
In Preeceville is front and center, from streets and sidewalks to health, fire,
policing it is all about safety.
Outcome
is great community development:
Ten
years of planning:
Thank
you, to all our staff:
Thank
you to the past and present councils who did the planning:
Events:
- Ongoing
-
Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace
Minimum
Jack-Pot is now at a $8,051.00
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.
Bingo
606 Harvard Preeceville Air Cadets Squadron Sponsoring
Committee is excited to be bringing BINGO back to Preeceville. Next Bingo is Jan 10th, 2019at Club 60. Doors open at 7pm, first game starts at 8pm.
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.
AR Cash - Tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter
February 8th Preeceville Community Legion Hall presents AR
Cash ( Back by Popular Demand) Valentine's Dinner show. Doors open at 5pm.
Dinner 6PM. Show 8PM. Menu includes ribs & Caesar salad. Tickets available
at the Town Office, Midtown, Paul's Drugs & The Co-operators. Tickets $30
each. Only 250 tickets sold.
Mushers
The 20th Annual Mushers Rendezvous will be
held February 1-3, 2019! This world-class dogsledding event
features six-dog and ten-dog races that start and finish by the Preeceville
Arena.
This event is a significant fundraiser for the community and proceeds from the event will be used to purchase equipment at the Preeceville and District Health Centre. Funds raised at the 2018 event were used to purchase 2 ceiling lifts, an alternating air mattress and a water cooler for the Preeceville and District Health Centre. Thanks to all the supporters, volunteers and sponsors!!! Other attractions that take place over the Mushers Rendezvous weekend include a Friday night talent show, delicious suppers, pancake breakfast, & Saturday night dance...this year featuring live entertainment by Kendra Kay. Other exciting events will be taking place to celebrate 20 years of Mushers Rendezvous fundraising and community support so please follow Preeceville & District Mushers' Rendezvous on Facebook! |
- 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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