Thursday, 19 December 2019

Seasons Greetings - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday December 19th 2019 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday December 19th 2019 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on:  Seasons Greetings 



No Place like home for the Holidays! Seasons Greetings, no matter where you may roam, be it near or far, when you think about going home for the holidays or anytime, only one place comes to mind. Preeceville. I wish you a Merry Christmas; holidays that are full of joy; and a New Year that is happy, peaceful and prosperous.

 

Have a plan this season to get home safety.


The decision to get behind the wheel after drinking may be 1 of the costliest choices you'll ever make. Know the consequences!




Government Of Saskatchewan Reminds The Public To Pass Snowplows Safely

Released on December 17, 2019


Be Aware, Pass with Care 

“Each winter, snowplows in Saskatchewan are involved in collisions with drivers.  However, the majority of these collisions can be avoided by being aware and passing with care.

“Our snowplow operators are out working, often in poor weather, to provide safe roads for travellers in Saskatchewan,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottenbreit said.  “At times, our snowplows encounter others on the road that are travelling at speeds or passing in ways that make working conditions risky.  We simply ask: be aware, pass with care.”

In recent years, the Government of Saskatchewan implemented clear laws to improve snowplow safety, which allows drivers to pass a moving snowplow when safe.  Like any other emergency vehicle or tow truck, travellers must slow to 60 kilometres per hour when passing any highway equipment when warning lights are operating.

Snowplow operator Wendy Koslowski was involved in a serious collision in January of 2019.  She was forced off work for several months and the recovery continues.  The incident has impacted Wendy and her family.

“It snowed and I was hit from behind and when the car hit me - I hit the brakes and it came back on me,” Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure Snowplow Operator Wendy Koslowski said.  “I was hurt pretty good.  I was unable to pick up my daughter because of my shoulder.”

Provincial snow plows have flashing amber and blue lights.  They use their blue lights when plowing, salting or sanding to increase visibility.

Drivers can help keep roads safe this winter by:

  • slowing to 60 kilometres per hour when highway equipment or other emergency vehicles are stopped with warning lights in operation;
  • staying back and staying safe since snowplows can create mini-blizzards known as the “Snow Zone”;
  • allowing snowplows sufficient time and space since they will pull over about every 10 kilometres or when safe to do so;
  • driving according to weather and road conditions;
  • passing only when safe to do so; and
  • planning ahead by using the Highway Hotline at www.saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline or calling 511.

“Drive smart because it’s not a race,” Koslowski said.  “Drive safe.”

Highways are inspected regularly by plow operators to determine if plowing, salt or sand is required for the ice conditions as well as to report conditions to the provincial road information system, the Highway Hotline.

The latest available road condition information can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline or by calling 511.  Follow the Highway Hotline on Twitter @SKGovHwyHotline for alerts, while general information can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SaskatchewanHighwayHotline.”

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For more information, contact:

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


 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.

Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace - Minimum Jack-Pot is now at a $4,331.00
Draws every Thursday night at the Curling Rink.
Watch for their Ad's.   Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/

The Preeceville Walking Club is running at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall. They walk Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week from 9:00am till 10:00 am. The Program runs till the end of April each year. Cost is $20.00 and everyone is welcome. Contact Jackie at 306-547-2842 for further information. 

The Town Newsletter for November/December has information about upcoming events.


 - And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events  Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca

Follow the Mayor on blogspot at http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/




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Thursday, 12 December 2019

Dispute Resolution - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday December 12th 2019 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday December 12th 2019 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Dispute Resolution



Dispute Resolution Requirement For Separation And Divorce Introduced In Prince Albert

Released on December 5, 2019

“The Government of Saskatchewan will begin implementing mandatory early family dispute resolution in separation and divorce proceedings in the new year, starting with Prince Albert on January 1.

Family dispute resolution includes a range of options that may be used to resolve family law issues as an alternative to going through costly court proceedings.  The majority of family law matters will be required to go through an early family dispute resolution process before moving ahead with court proceedings.  Exemptions will exist for matters in which interpersonal violence, child abduction and other extraordinary circumstances are a concern.

“Implementation of the mandatory early family dispute resolution process will begin in Prince Albert, and will be expanded to the rest of the province at a later date,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan said.  “Our hope is that this provides a more cost-effective, less stressful avenue for parents to resolve their issues, resulting in less conflict and better outcomes for families and children.”

Prince Albert was chosen for the initial launch site as a result of discussions with the judiciary, and the desire to implement the change in a smaller centre before putting it in place across the rest of the province.

Family dispute resolution options include collaborative law services, family law arbitration, family mediation, and parent co-ordination.  A list of recognized service providers can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/earlyfamilyresolution.

Low-income options are available in circumstances where other options represent a significant financial burden.

Government consulted with legal professionals, dispute resolution service providers and other stakeholders in 2017, and received positive feedback regarding early dispute resolution as an alternative to court.  The CREATE Justice group at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law also conducted a public survey that showed strong support for early dispute resolution.

For more information, call 1-833-787-0439, email earlyfamilyresolution@gov.sk.ca, or visit www.saskatchewan.ca/earlyfamilyresolution.”

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For more information, contact:

Noel Busse, Justice, Regina
Phone: 306-787-8959  Email: noel.busse@gov.sk.ca 


https://www.saskatchewan.ca/earlyfamilyresolution#utm_campaign=q2_2015&utm_medium=short&utm_source=%2Fearlyfamilyresolution

Early Family Dispute Resolution
When partners separate, there are many issues that must be resolved. For example, parenting time and decision-making, child and spousal support, and property division are all things that need to be decided on. There are two ways separating couples can resolve these issues; the parties can come to an agreement, or they can ask the court to decide.

On January 1, 2020 – beginning exclusively in Prince Albert until further notice – most family law matters that come to family court will be required to attempt a family dispute resolution process before they will be able to continue with any further court proceedings. Exemptions will exist for exceptional cases that involve such issues as interpersonal violence and child abduction.

There are a number of early family dispute resolution process options that are available; a short description of the options is listed below. You can find more detailed information on each one by visiting the relevant page.

It is recommended that you ask prospective service providers how their process of dispute resolution works, how they expect you to participate, and what the cost of the service will be. Low-income options will be available for families who are required to participate in early dispute resolution where deemed necessary.

Families across the province are welcome to pursue family dispute resolution independently, as an alternative to traditional court proceedings.

Collaborative Law Process: The goal of Collaborative Professionals of Saskatchewan Inc. is to develop awareness of and facilitate access to the collaborative process for residents of Saskatchewan. Collaborative law involves parties and their lawyers working together and negotiating in good faith to reach a settlement on all issues.

Family Arbitration: A family law arbitrator plays a role similar to that of a judge. They are able to make binding decisions to resolve family law disputes using processes that are more informal than the court's. Family law arbitrators use Saskatchewan family law to make decisions. Sometimes arbitrators use a combination of different dispute resolution processes, including negotiation, mediation and arbitration.

Family Mediation: Family mediators help parties resolve family issues and find solutions through an interest-based problem solving process.

Parenting Coordination: Parenting coordinators can help parties resolve disputes over existing agreements and orders, such as who has parenting time during summer holidays. Parenting coordinators are knowledgeable about children's developmental stages and mental health, and help parents focus on their children's needs while resolving disputes. Parenting coordinators do not create or change parenting arrangements.




A fact sheet that answers your questions regarding mandatory early dispute resolution in family law.

 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.

Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace - Minimum Jack-Pot is now at a $4,014.00
Draws every Thursday night at the Curling Rink.
Watch for their Ad's.   Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/


The Preeceville Walking Club is running at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall. They walk Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week from 9:00am till 10:00 am. The Program runs till the end of April each year. Cost is $20.00 and everyone is welcome. Contact Jackie at 306-547-2842 for further information. 

The Town Newsletter for November/December has information about upcoming events.


 - And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events  Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca

Follow the Mayor on blogspot at http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/




follow  me on instagram @ http://instagram.com/garthrharris





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Thursday, 5 December 2019

Fatalities And Serious Injuries In The Workplace - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday December 5th 2019 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday December 5th 2019 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Fatalities And Serious Injuries In The Workplace


Introduction Of A New Strategy Looks To Reduce Fatalities And Serious Injuries In The Workplace

Released on December 2, 2019

“Today a new approach to preventing fatalities and serious workplace injuries that looks at high-risk industries and the tasks within those industries was introduced.

The three-year Fatalities and Serious Injuries Strategy is the product of WorkSafe Saskatchewan, which is a partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety.

“Safety needs to be a priority in every workplace and across all industries,” Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said.  “Workplace injuries and fatalities are absolutely unacceptable and leave a devastating impact on loved ones.  I’m pleased that we have been able to work together with a number of stakeholders to develop a strategy with concrete actions that will help to reduce the number of workplace fatalities and injuries.”

The strategy will focus on priority industries and occupations, where the greatest number of injures to workers are reported.  Approximately 2,400 Saskatchewan workers are seriously injured each year and from 2010-2018 the WCB reported 354 fatalities for workers who died on, or as a result of their job.

The three-year strategy outlines targets to reducing the number of injuries and the actions that will be taken to achieve these numbers.  The four injury priority areas are asbestos exposure, work related motor vehicle crashes, firefighter cancer exposure and falls from heights.

“Workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility and this strategy looks to build on the work that is already taking place to reduce serious injuries and fatalities,” WCB Board Chairperson Gord Dobrowolsky said.  “If we are to be successful, we need to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders so workers go home safely each day.”

Copies of the full strategy are available at www.worksafesask.ca.”

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For more information, contact:

Jennifer Toews, Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Regina
Phone: 306-787-1331 Email: jennifer.toews3@gov.sk.ca

Carolyn Van der Veen, Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board, Regina
Phone: 306-787-4386  Email: CVanderVeen@wcbsask.com




Foundational Pillars


Evaluate job tasks to identify and control hazards.


Develop safe work practices and procedures that give employees the information they need to do their jobs safely.


Identify and provide the training employees need to do their jobs safely.


Examine the workplace to identify and control hazards.


After an incident, determine the root cause(s) and control hazards.
http://www.worksafesask.ca/prevention/serious-injuries-and-fatalities/


"WorkSafe Saskatchewan, the partnership between the Saskatchewan WCB and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, has challenged its traditional approach to fatalities and serious injuries. This three-year strategy reflects the complexity of these issues.

No employer, worker, coworker or family member ever wants a fatality or serious injury to occur in the workplace, but it’s happening. From 2010 to 2018, the Saskatchewan WCB accepted 354 fatalities for Saskatchewan workers who died while on, or as a result of, their job. Based on a new WCB internal definition of a serious injury, data indicates that from 2010 to 2018, 22,594 workers suffered a serious injury, which often resulted in life-altering implications for the individual and their family."

Frequently asked questions




Executive summary
" No employer, worker, coworker or family member ever wants a fatality or serious injury to occur in the workplace, but it’s happening. From 2010 to 2018, the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) accepted 354 fatalities for Saskatchewan workers who died while on, or as a result of, their job. Based on a new WCB internal definition of a serious injury, data indicates that from 2010 to 2018, 22,594 workers suffered a serious injury, which often resulted in lifealtering implications for the individual and their family. Closer analysis of this  data also indicates that although the time loss and total injury rates have seen  a slow and steady decline, there are approximately 2,400 serious injuries annually and this key indicator has not been decreasing, but in fact has remained fairly flat. Despite the work already being done in various industries, it is clear there is a need to create more awareness, to gain a better understanding of the root causes of fatalities and serious injuries and to develop an action plan to reduce these preventable injuries and associated suffering. Preventing workplace fatalities and serious injuries is the indisputable goal of  any safety endeavour, but too often the safety management system breaks down; employers and workers come up short in their leadership and joint responsibility roles; well-meaning safety managers approach fatality and serious injury prevention from widely varied perspectives; workers develop feelings of invincibility and the unthinkable occurs: someone dies or is seriously injured on the job. Despite more than a decade of improvement in the overall provincial total  injury rate (TIR), a recent analysis indicates areas of concern. The current trend  in work-related fatalities is increasing and the provincial TIR indicator is showing  a levelling, or even an increase, in this overall performance metric. Simply put,  it is time to review what we’ve done, where we are and determine a new course  to continue the drive to Mission: Zero."
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Useful Links

Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board
http://www.wcbsask.com/



Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
http://www.ccohs.ca

Government of Alberta – Employment and Immigration
http://www.hre.gov.ab.ca/


Tourism & Hospitality Safety Calculator
http://smallbusiness.healthandsafetycentre.org


Construction Safety Association of Ontario
http://www.csao.org/

The Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health
http://www.elcosh.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov

Health and Safety Executive
http://www.hse.gov.uk


 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.

Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace - Minimum Jack-Pot is now at a $3,716.00
Draws every Thursday night at the Curling Rink.
Watch for their Ad's.   Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/


December 7th - Dance! 7:30 - 11:30 Hazel Dell Rec Centre - Admission $10:00

December 7th - Annual Christmas Craft Show - 10:00am till 3:00pm Community Legion Hall hosting by the Preeceville Library Board. 


The Preeceville Walking Club has started again at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall. They walk Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week from 9:00am till 10:00 am. The Program runs till the end of April each year. Cost is $20.00 and everyone is welcome. Contact Jackie at 306-547-2842 for further information. 










 - And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events  Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca

Follow the Mayor on blogspot at http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/




follow  me on instagram @ http://instagram.com/garthrharris




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