Barbecue champs at Oungre Regional Park
Sask RCMP remind residents not to drive impaired during long weekend
As the long weekend approaches, Saskatchewan RCMP reminded residents not to operate vehicles or boats while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
“Sometimes we feel like a broken record, but some drivers are still not getting the message that impaired driving is dangerous,” said Sgt. Ian Amundsen from Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services.
“So far in July, Saskatchewan RCMP has charged 166 people with
Criminal Code impaired driving offences. We also issued 162 roadside suspensions to drivers who consumed drugs, whose blood alcohol concentration was between .04 and .08, or who provided a breath sample that was positive for alcohol while being a novice driver.”
Some of the notable investigations by RCMP include the following:
- On July 22, Saskatchewan RCMP Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan officers and conservation officers with
the Provincial Protective Services Branch were conducting a proactive patrol on a waterway in southeast Saskatchewan. They observed a houseboat with numerous occupants, and as a result of investigation, charged the operator with impaired operation of a vessel.
- On July 6, an officer was on patrol at a detachment in Northern Saskatchewan when they observed a vehicle with an infant passenger who was not in a car seat. The officer activated their emer-
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gency lights and stopped the vehicle. Investigation determined the adult male driver had a suspended driver’s license, and his blood alcohol concentration was nearly three times the legal limit. He was charged with impaired driving and ticketed for driving without a license and not having the infant in a proper car seat.
- On July 15, an officer observed a vehicle travelling 170 km/hr in a 110 km/hr zone of Highway 1 in southwest Saskatchewan. As a result of in -
vestigation, the driver was charged with impaired driving, as well as dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
“Saskatchewan RCMP officers will continue proactive patrols to stop impaired driving and other dangerous offences, including this long week -
end,” Sgt. Amundson said. “If you are driving, ensure you are sober. If you’re questioning whether you should be driving or not, you probably shouldn’t be. You can also help contribute to road safety by calling 911 if you see a driver you suspect may be impaired.”
Weyburn library plans fun activities during month of August
There are a variety of fun activities for all ages to enjoy at the Weyburn Public Library through the month of August.
The year-end celebration for the TD Summer Reading program will be held on Monday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There will be pizza and freezies for reading club participants, and the winners of the reading club contests for each age level will be announced around noon. People are asked to register by Aug. 17 so organizers know how much pizza to order.
A spray park storytime for children will be held on Friday, Aug 4 and Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. both days. The Aug. 4 session will have a beach theme, and Aug. 18 will have a camping theme.
For teens, there is a game lab on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m., with an outdoor minute-to-win-it, and water games will be played on Aug. 23.
Messy science for teens, making Mentos rockets and a carbon sugar snake, will be held outdoors on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m.
Two sessions of a teens Art Attack will be held outdoors on Thursday, Aug. 17 and 24 at 2 p.m.,
with pendulum painting on the 17th, and ocean scene painting on the 24th.
Join with Inclusion Weyburn to create art on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m., when they will make baking soda eruption prints.
Preschoolers can have fun with water games on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m., and a junior craft will be held for children aged six to eight on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 4 p.m., where participants can make “I love camping” sign and have a s’mores treat.
There will be creative fun for adults as well, with paint pouring on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Learn about henna tattoos on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m., and glass etching on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Those interested can learn about pickleball and lawn games on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m., at the outdoor basketball court behind the Weyburn Comprehensive School.
Library patrons are also encouraged to borrow a free regional park pass at the library, giving you access to any regional park in the province for a sevenday period, using your library card.
