Mayor Harris: Slow Down Around Farm Equipment - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday June 6th, 2019 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday June 6th, 2019 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Slow Down Around Farm Equipment

Remember To Slow Down Around Farm Equipment

Released on May 30, 2019

“With spring seeding underway, please be aware of slow moving farm machinery, as well as other large equipment, when travelling on Saskatchewan’s highways.

“This is a busy time for the agricultural community and it is important to remain patient and pay close attention to avoid any collisions,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Lori Carr said. “Allow yourself some additional time to allow everyone the opportunity to get to their destination safely.”

Remember, you must slow to 60km/hr when passing emergency and service vehicles parked at the side of the road with their lights flashing, including:

tow trucks;
police vehicles;
ambulances;
fire trucks;
highway vehicles, including snow plows; and
road graders.

This will ensure drivers, passengers and crew members can do their jobs safely.

“Whether it is a municipal road or provincial highway, you’ll see producers moving equipment from one field to another at this time of year,” Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President Ray Orb said. “In addition, there are large graders and other slow moving equipment on the road that will require some patience.”

To learn more about transporting farm equipment, producers can visit www.saskatchewan.ca/business/transportation-and-road-construction/information-for-truckers-and-commercial-trucking-companies/moving-farm-equipment.

In addition to farm equipment, drivers also need to be aware of construction taking place on numerous highways this weekend. Plan ahead and be patient when entering a highway construction work zone.

A weekly highway construction update is published on www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/transportation/highway-construction-projects/weekly-highway-construction-update to provide the travelling public with the latest details on projects underway to help plan safe and efficient travel.

You can report a highway work zone signing problem by calling 306-244-5535. Please check the Highway Hotline for road restriction information before planning your trip at www.saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline.

The Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $9 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008, improving more than 13,000 km of Saskatchewan highways.”

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For more information, contact:

Steve Shaheen, Highways and Infrastructure, Regina
Phone: 306-933-5641 Email: steve.shaheen@gov.sk.ca

New Business Western Union now available in Preeceville at the Fillippino Sari Sari Store located at 32 1st Avenue North West. For more information stop in at the store.

Events:

The Town Newsletter for May/June has information about upcoming events.

Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jackpot is $1,657.00

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.

Car Wash and BBQ - Saturday June 8th - 11:00 AM - 4:00 Pm Town Office Parking Lot - Fundraiser for the Bike and Skate Park - Burger, Pop and a Wash $10.00