July 16, 2018 edition of The Davidson Leader
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Vehicle damage
DAVIDSON—Police seek the public’s help in finding the person(s) responsible for breaking into a vehicle parked in Davidson.
Sometime between Friday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 26, Craik RCMP report that a vehicle parked on the 700 block of Railway Avenue was broken into. The vehicle, which was parked on a lot between two buildings, had its passenger side door lock broken. Nothing was stolen from the vehicle. A witness stated that they saw a group of children, possibly around seven years of age, in the area at the time.
If anyone has information about this or any other crime, they should contact Craik RCMP at 306-734-5200 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
RCMP catch up with stolen vehicle
A gas-and-go at a Chamberlain gas station proved costly for a pair of Regina people.
Shortly after 6 a.m. Monday, June 11, Craik RCMP responded to a theft of fuel call from a Chamberlain gas station.
The vehicle description given by the caller came back to a rental vehicle, which had been reported stolen to Regina Police the night before.
Craik RCMP caught up with the vehicle on Highway 11 north of Davidson.
The 21-year-old female driver and the 28-year-old male passenger were arrested without incident. Both the driver and the passenger, who are from Regina, were released for a court appearance. Charges include possession of a stolen vehicle and theft of fuel. The female driver was also issued a provincial alcohol related driving suspension.
DAVIDSON—It’s drowning prevention week and the crew at Panther Pool in Davidson have a full-slate of activities planned to teach people how to be safe when they’re in and on the water.
Drowning prevention week is a national initiative of the Lifesaving Society that encourages people to be water smart.
Nearly 500 Canadians drown in preventable water-related incidents each year. The age groups with the highest risk of drowning are young adults 20-34 years of age, baby boomers 50-64 years of age and seniors over 65. Children under the age of five are also at risk. More than 80 per cent of drowning victims are male, especially those between 20 and 34 years of age.
Panther Pool manager Sarah Bublish says they have daily themes and activities planned to help people stay safe when there isn’t a lifeguard around.
Today, July 16 is Mermaid/Merman Monday. During swimming lessons they’ll promote pool rules and for the public swim there will be competitions that promote the swim to survive standard, something everyone should be able to do in case they find themselves unexpectedly in water.
Achieving the standard involves rolling into deep water, treading water for 60 seconds and then swimming for 50 metres.
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The Davidson Leader is available at these fine retailers: Davidson – Stedmans, Shell, Riverbend Co-op Gas Bar and Food Store, The Davidson Leader; Craik: Palliser Plains Co-op Food Store; Kenaston: KC Distributors.
DAVIDSON—A physician has been secured to take the place of Dr. Ola, who is leaving Davidson early next month.
Last Thursday, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) confirmed that Dr. Prince Manzini has been hired. He will start the August long weekend with emergency coverage and then maintain normal clinic hours beginning Tuesday, Aug. 7, said Jeannie Munro, executive director for primary health care with the SHA.
Manzini should be familiar to some Davidson and district residents. He’s done some locum coverage in Davidson and other communities in the former Heartland Health Region.
Munroe said finding a physician for Davidson this time was quite seamless and there will be no gaps in physician coverage.
She said they had two applicants for the position, whereas in the past and for other Saskatchewan communities, the health authority had to rely on internationally-trained doctors through the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment program.
“It was nice to have interest,” she said.
Dr. Manzini lives in Saskatoon and the other applicant was a physician from Regina.
Dr. Olamipo Bamigboje announced in early spring her last day of practice at Davidson Primary Care Clinic would be Aug. 3.
She is moving to British Columbia. The move will reunite her family. Her husband Kay, also a physician, practices medicine in British Columbia. Dr. Ola has remained in Davidson with their two young children Ayo and Ope.
Dr. Ola came to Davidson in February 2015, the first physician for the newly established Davidson Primary Care Clinic.
Pam Webber brought in this old postcard featuring a picture of The Grill at Davidson Hotel. Her husband Kevin acquired it while antiquing in Fort McLeod, Alta. at the end of June. The information on the back of the card states: The Grill-Davidson Hotel. The Halfway House – air conditioned grill, dining and beverage room and modern rooms. If anyone recognizes anyone in the picture or has an idea when this postcard was made, we’d love to hear from you. Please call The Davidson Leader at 306-567-2047 or email davidsonleader@sasktel.net.
