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Backyard Barbecue Do’s and Don’ts

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 1:34pm

Many of us have already fired up the grill for the spring, but any weekend will draw a crowd to the smell of a great barbecue meal. Whether at home or at the cottage a few general reminders will ensure your barbecue is trouble free.

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Is summer ever going to arrive?

Submitted on May 4, 2013 - 3:27pm

It seems like summer might be arriving soon, but not soon enough for the many folks waiting to hit the ball diamonds, outdoor soccer pitches and any other outdoor facilities. As we hurry to get out onto the field of play, make sure you consider your surroundings. As much as the City, community club or school can do to ensure our safety when we use a ball diamond or sports facility, we need to make sure we do our part as well. Check your surroundings for broken glass, sharp objects like needles, trash and ensure the play space is safe.

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Bike’n Board’n Blade’n – It’s the Helmet

Submitted on April 19, 2013 - 9:02am

Well the snow has finally melted enough that skateboarders and cyclists are starting to appear on city streets. There is still plenty of snow and road gravel along the sides, so motorists please share the road with cyclists giving them room to maneuver. Cyclists please also use proper hand signals and observe the rules of the road. Our roadways are two way streets to be shared.

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Getting back to basics

Submitted on April 3, 2013 - 7:13am

Well, the slow spring melt has begun, though many of us would rather be golfing versus shoveling snow. I had to chuckle this week while listening to a radio program the Mayor of Regina was guessing that the huge snow ‘mountain’ created in Regina from snow dumping might still be around by September. Yikes, that must be one large mountain of snow or a very cold summer. A sure sign of spring is of course the dirty vehicles, small, yes small patches of brown grass and all the winter garbage.

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Workplace Safety

Submitted on March 8, 2013 - 11:48am

While a large percentage of injuries occur outside of the workplace, the workplace can be a dangerous place each and every day. Through efforts like safety footwear, hearing protection, ergonomics like better chairs, many workplaces do achieve a high degree of injury free days. But what happens when we leave the workplace?

If injury does happen do you know what to do? Let’s take our first aid quiz:

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Winter travels

Submitted on February 21, 2013 - 11:18am

Winter travels always brings many challenges to our daily routine especially when are buckling small children in and out of their car seat. Safety is paramount and making sure that your child is buckled in tight in to their car seat is crucial.

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Snow, snow, snow

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Submitted on February 7, 2013 - 4:59pm

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Keeping our community safe

Submitted on January 25, 2013 - 7:03am

Stand up, speak up, say something, all buzz words in the challenge to educate our community about bullies. In today’s society there is still more than ever the need to speak out against bullying. Bullying is not just a problem in our schools but the community and workplace as well.

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Saving Lives – EASY!

Submitted on January 10, 2013 - 7:32am

Every January folks make resolutions to a healthier new start. Maybe it’s getting some exercise, more rest or simply eating better. Whatever the choice making a change is what any resolution is all about.

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Holiday Fun but remember

Submitted on December 27, 2012 - 9:45am

Many families are enjoying the Christmas break with hopefully some outdoor activities. Keeping active is one way to shed the excess “turkey pounds” we might have put on. Whether going for a walk, playing hockey, on some skis or a snowmobile ride, keep in mind that your actions have consequences. All things happen for a reason, and don’t let alcohol be the reason this season.