Mayor Harris: July 2019

Thursday, 25 July 2019

Survival Skills - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 25th, 2019 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 25th, 2019 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Survival Skills

Test Your Survival Skills In Saskatchewan Provincial Parks

Released on July 24, 2019

“For those travelling to a provincial park this summer, participation in the Saskatchewan Survival Series is a must – a fun and educational program designed to help visitors explore parks and learn survival skills.

“Parks are a popular destination for Saskatchewan residents and visitors to our province,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “This fun program offers visitors, especially new visitors, the opportunity to learn about our parks while getting familiar with safety and survival techniques.”

There are six unique modules to explore in the Survival Series, including:

Key survival techniques;
Fire safety and fire starting techniques;
Navigating, using compasses, maps and GPS units;
Animal awareness and safety;
Building emergency shelters; and
Identifying plants growing in the parks and if they are edible or could be used for traditional medicine.

This is the first year the Survival Series has been offered in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks and it will run until the end of August. Interested participants can visit www.saskparks.com to find when the Survival Series programs are taking place and in which parks.

To keep up-to-date with park activities and events, follow SaskParks on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/saskparks/. “

For more information, contact:

Jalaine Thibault, Parks, Culture and Sport, Regina
Phone: 306-787-7828
Email: jalaine.thibault@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-529-4087

Feel the tug of the fishing line. Roast a marshmallow over a crackling fire. Spot some wildlife on a hiking trail. Reconnect with family, friends and nature. Summer or winter, Saskatchewan’s Provincial Parks have the space and the activity perfect for the vacation you'll never forget.

Each park or site provides an opportunity to experience a different part of Saskatchewan’s heritage, including the solitude of a northern forest, the comforts of a modern resort, or the experience of walking in the steps of those who came before us. #SaskParks

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Survival Series

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Events and Activities

Saskatchewan is a fabulous place to visit, regardless the season and our Provincial Parks are the best get away spots. Keep checking back for more details on the happenings at Saskatchewan's Provincial Parks.

Saskatchewan Survival Series

NEW this year in Sask Parks: Put your skills to the test and have some fun as you complete this hands-on program series.

Complete 3 or more modules to claim your survivor swag! Ask park staff for a Survival Series card to participate. Check out the modules below and find your parks date and time.

https://www.facebook.com/events/680441182400950/

The Town Newsletter for July/August has information about upcoming events.

http://nebula.wsimg.com/cfb5bed347d3333bffb98cfe7e10d9a3?AccessKeyId=8FDCD8B21756BBDF4E0D&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

Events:

Bingo 606 Harvard Preeceville Air Cadets Squadron Sponsoring Committee BINGO. Every Thursday at Club 60. Doors open at 7pm, first game starts at 8pm.

- 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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Thursday, 18 July 2019

Beach Water Quality - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 18th, 2019 8:35 am

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

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This week we focus on: Beach Water Quality

Before You Hit The Beach, Know The Water Quality

Released on July 11, 2019

“Saskatchewan residents are now able to check out the water quality at their local beaches before making the trek to the shore. Starting this week, the Ministry of Health will begin publicly posting the results of the Healthy Beach Monitoring Program, which collects data to monitor and identify trends in water quality and beach safety.

“By having this information easily accessible, public beach goers can make themselves aware of potential water quality issues and stay safe this summer,” Zoonotic/Environmental Health Consultant Nicole White said. “This will help people make informed decisions about their in-water activities when visiting our lakes. It’s important to note that even if poor water quality is reported at a specific location, people can still enjoy activities such as canoeing, sailing and boating.”

This year the program is monitoring 67 public swimming areas across the province - private beaches are not included in this report. Water quality issues such as blue-green algae and poor water quality will be captured in the report and conditions will be designated as safe, caution or swimming advisory issued as below.

Reports will be posted at www.saskatchewan.ca/healthy-beaches on Mondays until September.

“It’s important to note that local closures can happen evenings or weekends and may not be immediately reflected in the report,” White said. “Residents are always encouraged to follow notifications posted on the beach.” “

For more information, contact:

Shelley Svedahl, Health, Regina
Phone: 306-787-4083 Email: Media@health.gov.sk.ca

Swimming Pools and Recreational Water

Recreational Water - Healthy Beach Program

The Healthy Beach Program ensures safe water quality levels at monitored recreational beaches.

Public health inspectors respond to water quality issues, such as blue-green algae and poor water quality.

Weekly reporting of recreational water results are posted weekly from July to early September.

For more information about the program, you can read the Healthy Beaches Program FAQ.

Saskatchewan Recreational Water Sampling Results (updated: July 15, 2019)

Annie Laurie Beach Annie Laurie Lake 09-Jul-2019 E. coli = 52.66/100mL; Microcystin <0.1 µg/L

Please note that closures can happen on evenings or over the weekend and may not be immediately reflected on this website. Please always follow the notifications posted at the beach.

Swimming Pool Program

The Swimming Pool Program maintains safe public swimming pools. Public health inspectors inspect public swimming pools, mineral spas, whirl pools, paddling pools and water theme facilities for compliance with The Swimming Pool Regulations, 1999 and supporting standards.

Public Health Complaints

Concerns about swimming pools, whirlpools and recreational beaches may be directed to the public health inspector in the area where the facility operates. You may also refer to Public Health Advisories for the latest advisories about public beaches in Saskatchewan.

Thursday, 11 July 2019

Public Meeting July 11th, 2019 Preeceville Community Legion Hall 7:00 PM

Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday January 10th, 2019

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Public Meeting – July 11^th, 2019 7:00 pm Preeceville Community Legion Hall

Mayor Garth Harris Presentation:

The Town of Preeceville has been working towards upgrades for the Wastewater Treatment Facility (Lagoon) for close to 10 years now, with preliminary designs, investigations and grant funding applications. Last fall we were notified that the Town was approved for funding for the Lagoon Project through the New Building Canada Fund. Through this program the Federal Government, the Provincial Government and the Town of Preeceville will each fund one third of the cost of this project. The total estimated eligible expenditures for this project are $5,194,500.00. The Federal Government will contribute $1,731,327.00, the Provincial Government will contribute $1,731,327.00 and the Town will contribute $1,731,846.00.

Over the past many years, the Town of Preeceville has gradually implemented minimal Water and Sewer rate increases to ensure enough revenue is being generated to cover increasing operational costs and to set funds aside for future infrastructure upgrades. The Town currently has $634,681.00 in reserves set aside to put toward our portion of the project costs and the remaining portion of just over $1 million will be funded through a long-term loan.

The Town intends to maintain and monitor our Water and Sewer rate increase schedule to ensure funding is available for future infrastructure projects. In the current rate increase schedule, the average residential user sees a yearly increase of $36.00 to their yearly total of water and sewer costs.

The Town is committed to sustaining our aging infrastructure. In addition to the Lagoon Project we are also working towards upgrading our Water Treatment Plant. The Town has also conducted studies, pilot projects and many grant funding applications to upgrade our water treatment process. The Water Treatment Plant will be the next large upgrade project we undergo for the utility system.

The new wastewater infrastructure will increase treatment capacity for future growth, improve the quality of the treated wastewater and will meet all Water Security Agency Regulations and Requirements. Town Council is very pleased to have been approved for funding for the Wastewater project and the Town would like to thank the Federal and Provincial Governments for contributing to our project. The Town would also like to take this opportunity to thank Colliers Project Leaders for assisting the Town in managing this large-scale project and the Town would like to thank the Engineers from MPE Engineering for their extensive work done on designing the best system for our community. The Town looks forward to seeing the construction starting.

Water and Sewer rate increases for residential services:

Basic 3 month Basic 3 month Quarterly Yearly Yearly

water rate: sewer rate: Cost: Cost: Increase:

2001 $40.00/6000 gal $20.00 $60.00 $240.00

2003 $50.00/6000 gal $25.00 $75.00 $300.00 $60.00

2005 $64.00/6000 gal $26.00 $90.00 $360.00 $60.00

2007 $78.00/6000 gal $27.00 $105.00 $420.00 $60.00

2008 $92.00/6000 gal $28.00 $120.00 $480.00 $60.00

2010 $106.00/6000 gal $29.00 $135.00 $540.00 $60.00

2016 $116.00/6000 gal $32.00 $148.00 $592.00 $52.00

2017 $122.00/6000 gal $34.00 $156.00 $624.00 $32.00

2018 $128.00/6000 gal $36.00 $164.00 $656.00 $32.00

2019 $135.00/6000 gal $38.00 $173.00 $692.00 $36.00

2020 $142.00/6000 gal $40.00 $182.00 $728.00 $36.00

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:

http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html

Investing in Canada Plan Project Map:

http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/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

613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154 Email: infc.media.infc@canada.ca

Web: Infrastructure Canada

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2019/january/09/preeceville-wastewater-facility

“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: