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New “Chief Murray Rodd Award” Presented To Student At Fleming College In Police Foundations Program
/Peterborough Police Service Chief of Police Murray Rodd received a great honour Tuesday evening (June 5th) at Fleming College as the Peterborough Police Services Board formally announced a new student award created in the retiring Police Chief's honour.
The “Chief Murray Rodd Award” was presented to Jesse Mitchell, a student at Fleming College in the Police Foundations program, at Sutherland Campus by Peterborough Police Services Board chairman, Bob Hall, as a surprise to Chief Rodd in recognition of his retiring year.
Left to right: Jesse Mitchell, Bob Hall, Chief Murray Rodd & Fleming President Tony Tilly
This new “Chief Murray Rodd Award” was donated by the Peterborough Police Services Board. The award will continue for three years, awarding each student recipient $500.
Chief Rodd has deep roots to Fleming, having graduated from the Law and Security program at Fleming and acted as Board Chair for the Board of Governors at Fleming College from 2007-2011.
After 35 years with the Peterborough Police Service, Chief Rodd will officially retire on June 30th after a 10 year term as Chief of Police.
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“Safe Under 7” Traffic Campaign Launched Targeting Speeding In Residential Neighbourhoods
/In response to community concerns, Peterborough Police Service is launching a summer traffic campaign targeting speeding in residential neighbourhoods.
“The number one complaint we hear on a daily basis is about speeding in residential areas,” says Traffic Sergeant Peter Sejrup, who is in the video at the end of this post explaining the program further.
“We have heard those complaints and are embarking on an aggressive traffic enforcement campaign that will slow down drivers and save lives,” Sejrup adds.
Traffic Sergeant Peter Sejrup
The campaign, called Safe Under 7, will run for June, July and August, and take a zero tolerance approach to motorists driving in excess of 7 km/h over the posted speed limit in residential neighbourhoods.
“This number is not arbitrary—driving just 7 km/h above the posted speed limit in residential neighbourhoods can have catastrophic results,” says Sgt. Sejrup.
“This campaign has the capacity to make a significant difference in reducing personal injuries, property damage and fatal collisions.”
Learn more about the program in this Peterborough Police video being widely shared on Facebook...
Residents who wish to report traffic concerns in their neighbourhood are asked to call the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit at 705-876-1122 ext. 289.
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10th Annual YWCA Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Raised $138,000
/The 10th Annual YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes was once again a tremendous success, raising a whopping $138,557.40 to help provide 3,014 safe nights sleep at YWCA Crossroads Shelter.
Mortlock Construction Inc. alone raised an amazing $16,876.23 to help provide 367 safe nights sleep!
The YWCA thanks all the sponsors, walkers, staff and the community for making this event a huge success.
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Hike For Hospice In Peterborough Raised Over $80,000
/On Sunday, May 6th, Peterborough joined communities from across Canada to raise awareness and celebrate hospice palliative care at the 16th Annual Hike for Hospice.
Locally, more than 700 people came out in the beautiful sunshine to show their support for people in this community living with life-threatening illness and grief. The generosity of hikers, volunteers, donors and sponsors raised more than $80,000 for hospice palliative and bereavement care in our community.
Hikers gathered in Millennium Park for a memory stone ceremony, strolled to Rogers Cove in East City to enjoy ice cream courtesy of Central Smith, followed by for a delicious barbeque lunch in Millennium Park sponsored by Montana’s Cookhouse.
Hikers were also treated to coffee and tea donated by Silver Bean Café and cold water from Culligan. Children enjoyed face painting by Faces by 2 and amazing balloon creations by Razberry the Clown, while canine friends were treated to lots of biscuits donated by Village Pet Food & Supply.
“Our Hike has become a family tradition, a time to share memories, to honour loved ones and offer support for the work we do," says Linda Sunderland, Executive Director of Hospice Peterborough. "We are so humbled by the generosity of our community. Peterborough truly is the perfect example of people helping people."
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Residents Asked To Temporarily Reduce Water Consumption
/The ongoing rainfall and snowmelt is causing a significantly increased volume of water to enter the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewage Pumping Stations, the City of Peterborough says in a media release.
As a result of the current conditions, the Wastewater Treatment plant is in secondary by-pass mode, which means that effluent leaving the plant has received the initial cleaning treatment but has not received the final polishing treatment. In addition, the Park Street Pumping Station is in by-pass mode, which means that some raw sewage is entering the Otonabee River.
As such, property owners downstream of Peterborough who use private systems to draw water from the river are advised to take precautions and boil water. City of Peterborough residents are not required to boil water, as the municipal drinking water system is not impacted.
File photo
The City of Peterborough is asking residents to reduce water consumption to help alleviate the volume of water flowing through the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewage Pumping Stations.
Residents can reduce their water consumption by taking short showers instead of baths, limiting or delaying loads of laundry, limiting or delaying dishwasher use, and turning off taps while brushing teeth and doing dishes.
In addition, area residents are reminded of the dangerous conditions posed by the wet ground and fast flowing water, and are advised to stay well back of the shorelines of area lakes, rivers and streams. Similarly, residents are asked to remain away from dam structures and piers.
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Peterborough Community Invited To Express Condolences To Humboldt
/Members of Peterborough and surrounding communities are invited to express their condolences for the Humboldt Broncos and all those affected by Friday’s tragic accident.
With the help of Signarama Peterborough, a book of condolences has been created to allow community members to express their thoughts to the families and friends of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team, as well as the residents of the close-knit Saskatchewan town.
Photo courtesy Peterborough Petes
The book is currently available to be signed at Peterborough City Hall until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13th as part of a display that includes photos of the 15 players, coaches, and staff that lost their lives.
Then, starting Monday, April 16th, the book will be available for signing in the North Lobby at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The display and book will be set up throughout the weekend of April 21st and 22nd when the Petes host their 2018 Development Camp at the PMC.
Photo courtesy Peterborough Petes
The book will then be sent to the Humboldt Broncos management team.
You can give to the GoFundMe fundraising page here set up for the impacted families. It has now raised more than $7 million and counting.
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Local Moms Join Forces As Mombassadors To Help The PRHC Foundation
/Thirteen local women announced on Tuesday (April 10th) that they have come together to form the PRHC Foundation Mombassadors—a dynamic group of entrepreneurs and professionals who have put their drive, creativity and passion to raise funds for the PRHC Foundation.
Their goal is to help make their hospital even better as a way of saying thanks for the great care they received while giving birth to their children at PRHC. By contributing their energy and talents toward creative fundraising activities, the PRHC Foundation Mombassadors have come together to make a difference—for you, your family, your friends, and for all those who visit PRHC.
The Mombassadors
The PRHC Foundation Mombassadors have a number of initiatives planned, including their signature event: Girls Night Out on Thursday, May 10th—an age of majority, ladies only evening of dancing, live and DJ entertainment, delicious food, drinks, socializing, and more.
Proceeds will be allocated to a new Electronic Fetal Monitor for the Labour and Delivery Unit at PRHC that is vital to moms and babies during the birthing process, and ensures early detection of any sign of distress during labour.
Photo from launch event courtesy PRHC
Tickets are now on sale for Girls Night Out at prhcmombassadors.ca.
Learn more about the PRHC Foundation Mombassadors in this video...
The Mombassadors are...
CO-CHAIRS
-> Erin Marshall
-> Sarah McDougall
MEMBERS
-> Kate Ahrens
-> Jennifer Bissell
-> Marcy D'Alessandro
-> Sarah Evans
-> Nanzala Hopson
-> Katie Johnston-Hawley
-> Missy Knott
-> Jennifer Moher
-> Danielle Newall
-> Grace Reynolds
-> Meaghan Roy
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Peterborough Shows Its Love For Humboldt
/Peterborough is showing its love and support for the town of Humboldt, Saskatchewan.
Signarama posted this sign, while plugging the national GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $6 million for the impacted families of this tragedy...
Picture via Pete Dalliday
