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Author: Nicole Czemeres

Friday Funny – Travelling with Kids

I am leaving this morning to Calgary with my youngest and some extra kids for a gymnastics competition.  18 hours in 3 days will be spent driving.  I already got a text the oldest telling me the youngest has forgot her favourite stuffed animal.  I anticipate those 18 hours feeling like 18 years!

P.S. – The office will be closed this afternoon!  Have a great weekend.

Spring Weight order #5

SPRING WEIGHT RESTRICTION

Minister’s Order Pursuant to section 35(1) of “The Highways and Transportation Act, 1997”,
Pursuant to section 35(1) of “The Highways and Transportation Act,1997” it is hereby ordered that effective Monday, April 3, 2017, at 12:01 AM and until further notice, vehicles other than those exempted in Part II, section 3 (2) and 3 (5) of “The Vehicle Weight and Dimensions Regulations, 2010”, shall be restricted as follows:
Steering Axle
10.0 kg per mm (560 pounds per inch) width of tire (manufacturer’s stamped dimension) to a maximum of
5,500 kg on the steering axle for a truck or truck tractor equipped with a single steering axle.
11,000 kg on the steering axle group for a truck or truck tractor equipped with a tandem axle steering group.
Other Axles
6.25 kg per mm (350 pounds per inch) width of tire (manufacturer’s stamped dimension) to a maximum of 1,650 kg (3,638 pounds) per tire.
This order does not permit the weight on any axle, axle group or vehicle from exceeding the maximum weight prescribed in the “The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Regulations, 2010” for that axle, axle group or vehicle.
The restriction does not apply to:
 Emergency vehicles;
 Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure vehicles and municipal maintenance equipment when conducting maintenance or accessing sites on or along the restricted highway;
 SaskPower, SaskEnergy and SaskTel vehicles when accessing sites along the restricted route;
 Recreational vehicles;
 Buses;
 Farm Equipment operated or towed;
 Vehicles directly crossing Provincial Highway No. 8-06-40 (Tantallon Access) at an intersecting public highway or private road.
-5186 and Prince Albert at (306) 953-3500.

See the full document

http://www.highways.gov.sk.ca/adx/aspx/adxGetMedia.aspx?DocID=730,149,1,Documents&MediaID=10170&Filename=Spring+Road+Restictions+Order+5.pdf

 

 

 

Ratepayer’s Supper April 4, 2017

I’m BACK!

After a few months of webpage trouble, that resulted in this great new look – I am finally able to log in and keep you all updated on the happenings in the RM world.

This is just in time to announce that tomorrow is our Annual Ratepayer’s Supper.  We will hear from Cal Knowles, Emergency Measures Officer and Chris Paradis from Prairie Coop.  Tickets are $12 – so find your Councillor if they haven’t found you yet!

Nikki

 

Emergency Vehicle reminders

Yorkton RCMP sent out this reminder today and it bears repeating

Last night #YorktonRCMP responded to THREE priority 1 calls (lights, sirens & GO!). Our members were called to residences within Yorkton & were called out to assist Melville members on Highway 10.

An EXTREMELY dangerous trend has started in the community and surrounding area. When police vehicles have their lights and/or sirens activated ALL motorists (north, south, east, west travelling) MUST pull to the right and STOP their vehicles immediately. While responding to these calls NOT A SINGLE VEHICLE pulled to the right and stopped.

Some drivers pulled the right but maintained highway speed-NO! You must STOP your vehicle. Some vehicles didn’t even move out of the lane-NO! Pull to the right & stop! It doesn’t matter if you’re making a left turn at the next intersection, pull to the right & STOP your vehicle immediately!

This is not a request, this is not a suggestion, this is the LAW. If you see 1 cop car, chances are there will be another followed by a fire truck and an ambulance.
We could be responding to:
-an active threat at your child’s school
-a robbery at the bank where your daughter works
-your father in cardiac arrest
-a car accident where your son is trapped
-a structure fire where your pets are home alone
Our vehicles need space, MOVE to as far to the right as you can & STOP!

We absolutely do write down plate numbers & serve tickets of $125.00 for “Fail to yield/pull to the right & stop for an emergency vehicle using emergency equipment”. If the fine doesn’t deter you, you can explain to the families why emergency services wasn’t able to make it in time to save their loved one(s)

Snow Plow Safety

Reminder – we have adopted a new blue and amber light combination for snow removal equipment. 

The blue lights will make snow removal equipment more visible while clearing snow. This will allow motorists to distinguish between snowplows, graders, and snow blowers and other flashing lights on our highways.  This will ultimately add to the safety of our operators and those on the road. Previously, our equipment used only amber lights.  

We encourage everyone to spread the word to their friends and family about this new blue and amber combination, as well as how to safely navigate when there is snow removal equipment on the road. Stay back and stay safe. It is illegal to pass a snow plow in operation at a speed greater than 60 km/h. If you come up behind a snow plow and want to pass, remember that it will pull over every 10 km or when it is safe to do so.

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE – HOW HUNTERS CAN HELP

To maintain the health of Saskatchewan’s wildlife population, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is encouraging hunters to submit heads for Saskatchewan’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing this hunting season.

CWD is a disease that affects the nervous system of deer, elk and moose, and while infected animals may appear healthy for more than a year before signs appear, it is a fatal disease for these animals.

Although there is no evidence of CWD impacts on humans at this time, the potential is uncertain. The World Health Organization, Health Canada and Ministry of Health recommend hunters not eat any animals known to be infected with CWD, and as such the need for testing is imperative. Hunters should also take precautions when field dressing and processing animals.

“This disease isn’t something that hunters can easily detect in an animal themselves,” says SWF Executive Director Darrell Crabbe. “They need to submit the heads for testing, and we can’t stress enough the importance of this, as this disease will have permanent and devastating effects on our wildlife.”

To help encourage hunters to participate in CWD testing, the SWF will offer a draw for six pairs of binoculars. Simply turn in heads to any Ministry of Environment field office and your name will be entered into the draw.

Hunters can help slow the spread of CWD by not introducing the disease to new areas of the province by leaving gut piles on site and properly dispose of carcasses and meat from CWD-infected animals.

This disease has the potential to change herd structure across the province. By helping to monitor for CWD, hunters will help maintain the health of Saskatchewan’s wildlife population for generations to come.

For a listing of field offices,

visit http://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/directory?tab=browse&ou=%7bCEFCDC1B-D7CA-4E50-ABA3-1EE557C5F2D7%7d,

and for more information on CWD,

visit www.swf.sk.ca/resources/for-hunters/chronic-wasting-disease-cwd.

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For more information, contact:

Darrell Crabbe, SWF Executive Director

(306) 692-8812 or cell (306) 630-8780

Election Results

With a great turn out of 313 voters yesterday at the Municipal election, we are pleased to welcome our new and returning Council members to the boardroom table:

Reeve – Ray Orb

Councillor Division #1 – David Mills

Councillor Division #3 – Daryl Frank

Councillor Division #5 – Greg Ermel

The RM of Cupar would like to thank all the candidates who took an interest in running for Municipal government.

RE: Carbon Pricing

SARM Upate on Carbon Pricing:

Carbon Pricing

Yesterday, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that all provinces must have a carbon pricing in place by 2018. Provinces can choose between two options: a direct price on carbon or implement a cap-and-trade system.

In a September 26 media release, SARM stated we are apprehensive of an approach to reducing greenhouse gases that does not consider the unique situation of various industries in each province and that we are opposed a federally imposed price on carbon that is not created through consultation or meaningful discussion with stakeholders.

President Orb also spoke about this issue on BNN. Watch President Orb discuss the negative consequences of carbon pricing on the ag sector and economy overall.