Saskatchewan’s 911 Operators - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday April 18th, 2019 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday April 18th, 2019 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Saskatchewan’s 911 Operators

Honouring Saskatchewan’s 911 Operators Who Are Always On Call

Released on April 15, 2019

"Today, Government Relations Minister Warren Kaeding officially proclaimed April 14-20, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

During this week, Saskatchewan recognizes the dedication and professionalism of those who are often taken for granted: Sask911 call-takers and provincial emergency dispatchers.

“They are our first point of contact when reporting a fire, medical emergency or criminal act,” Kaeding said.  “When we are experiencing the worst day of our lives, they are the professionals at the other end of the line to support us and send emergency responders to our location.”

In 2018, Sask911 operators took 388,456 calls from across the province.  Of those, 57 per cent or 222,755 were from a cell phone, and 16 per cent were abandoned, meaning a caller hung up after dialing.  If you do accidentally call 911, the Deputy Commissioner of 911 Communications Charlene Luskey recommends that you remain on the line so staff can verify quickly that there isn’t a real emergency.

To prevent accidental 911 calls, Luskey suggests that you:

• Activate the lock screen on your smartphone after each use to prevent accidental dialing;
• Manually dial 911 instead of pre-programming the number into your phone; and
• Teach your children the importance of 911 and when it should, and should not be used.

“During a real emergency, call-takers will ask you what your name is, what emergency services you require and where you are located,” Luskey noted.  “Try to remain calm and do not hang up until you are advised to do so in case more information is required from you.”

Sask911 is overseen by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.  Created in 2017, the agency’s mandate was expanded earlier this year to include the emergency management and fire safety responsibilities from the Ministry of Government Relations and the Wildfire Management Branch from the Ministry of Environment.

Transitioning these responsibilities will begin in 2019, but will not impact provincial emergency services for the upcoming spring flood or wildfire seasons.

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For more information, contact:

Kathy Goldfinch, Government Relations, Regina
Phone: 306-787-2697  Email: kathy.goldfinch@gov.sk.ca

Preeceville Nursery School PREregistration

​The Preeceville Nursery School is holding a PREregistration for the
2019-2020 school year.
If your child was born in 2015 or 2016 and they PLAN to attend Preeceville
Nursery School for 3 year old or 4 year old nursery school in the upcoming
school year please PREregister MAY 5-12 as numbers NEED to be known so
planning can commence for programming for the fall.

To register and to get more information please
phone or text
Calla @ 547-7999 or
Lori @ 547- 8745

New Business: Lorissa from Lorissa’s Floral Designs will be at Thirsty Dogz Liquor with Easter Lily’s, Floral arrangements and bouquets on Thursday, April 18^th from 1pm-5pm and Saturday, April 20^th from 10am-5pm. To pre order call Lorissa at 306-547-1213. https://lorissasflowerdesigns.com/ 

 Events:

- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jackpot is $235.00

 Draws every Thursday night at the Curling Rink. Watch their Ad's.   Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/

Bingo ​606 Harvard Preeceville Air Cadets Squadron Sponsoring Committee BINGO. Every Thursday at Club 60. Doors open at 7pm, first game starts at 8pm.  Preeceville Nursery School Spring Trade Fair  Over 40 Vendors Saturday April 27th 10:00 am  - 3:00 pm at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall.  BBQ Lunch, Door Prizes, 50/50 For more information contact Calla at 306-547-7999 - Chris' Place Buffet every Sunday from 11:00am till 2:30pm    https://www.facebook.com/naresh5151/

 - 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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