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July 15-21 is Drowning Prevention Week

Released on July 16, 2018

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed July 15-21, 2018 as Drowning Prevention Week in Saskatchewan.  Sask Parks is reminding visitors to be safe when in or near the water at provincial parks and recreation sites across Saskatchewan.

“The beaches and lakes in our parks are busy places during summer months,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said.  “While we want visitors to take full advantage of all of the fun water activities available at our beautiful lakes, safety in our parks is always a top priority.”

In 2016, Sask Parks launched a Lifejacket Loaner Station program in partnership with the Lifesaving Society.  Since then, the program has expanded to a total of six provincial parks and recreation sites including Pike Lake, Echo Valley, Regina Beach, Katepwa Point, Great Blue Heron and the newest addition, Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park.

At each location, Lifejacket Loaner Stations are stocked with a variety of sizes of lifejackets, free for park guests to borrow.  The goal of the program is to increase awareness around the importance of wearing a lifejacket and to prevent drownings by making lifejackets readily available for anyone to use.

“National Drowning Prevention Week is one of our leading public education mediums for the prevention of drowning and other water-related injuries,” Lifesaving Society – Saskatchewan Branch CEO Shelby Rushton said.  “Our aim is to increase awareness of the need for drowning prevention and remind people to make WaterSmart® choices while in, on and around the water.”

Drowning prevention and water safety activities are scheduled this week in three provincial parks:

  • July 18 and July 20, 2 p.m. – Douglas Provincial Park – Drowning prevention info and activities at the beach;
  • July 19, 1-3 p.m. – Good Spirit Provincial Park – Life Saving Society display at the main beach; and
  • July 20 – Meadow Lake Provincial Park – Red Cross Water Safety Discovery Table at Greig Lake.
Sask Parks reminds people to always swim with a friend, keep children within arms’ reach and refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages while participating in aquatic activities.

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For more information, contact:

Jill Sveinson
Parks, Culture and Sport
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5781
Email: jill.sveinson@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-527-8152

Shelby Rushton
Lifesaving Society of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-780-9255
Email: lifesavingceo@sasktel.net

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