Mayor Harris: 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!

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/our-stories/people-shouldnt-disappear

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.