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Responsible 'Tech Use' documentary coming to County



submitted Yellowhead County and offers parents and families proven solutions for later showings).
that work to mitigate excessive digital Want to get started on some quality family time
Yellowhead County recently challenged consumption. The documentary has been right now? Come pick up your very own
families to disconnect from their devices. Now, screened more than 8,000 times to 4 million Disconnect Box at either Yellowhead County
we're showing a free documentary to further people in more than 70 countries around the office! These physical boxes, developed by
educate the community on the value of world. Yellowhead County's Family and Community
disconnecting. Screenings will be held at 6:30 pm on February Support Services (FCSS), are meant to house
Technology has a huge impact on our lives and 10 (at Seba Beach School), February 11 (at the your family's devices to disconnect from
creates many new opportunities to connect, stay Wildwood Community Hall), and February 19 technology and focus on quality family time.
informed, and create. However, you can have too (at the Niton Community Hall). Seba Beach Take some time to sit down and find the
much of a good thing —to the detriment of your School showing attendees must register by routines that work to reconnect your family. And
physical and mental wellbeing. calling 780-797-3733 (no registration required let us know all about it.
Come out to a free screening of Screenagers:
Growing Up in The Digital Age to get a better
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idea of why it's important for you and your Did you know that we do …id you know that we do …
family to disconnect from tireless device and
technology use.
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RCMP release:

As we enter into 2020, Alberta RCMP reminds We are working on the
drivers to maintain safe driving habits on all
types of roads, including intersections, in both 28th Annual 2020 Regional
urban and rural areas.
Alberta RCMP urges road users to practice the
following intersection safety tips: Phone Directory
Drivers
· Slow down as you approach an intersection,
stop and check all traffic before proceeding. detailing businesses and
· Obey traffic signs and signals. Make a full
stop at red lights and stop signs, even when
turning right. fax information
· At a four-way stop, remember the Right of
Way rule. You must yield to the vehicle on your
right.
· Use your signal when making turns. Ensure it for Edson and Yellowhead County
is safe to turn left before doing so.
· Pedestrians have the right of way in all
marked or unmarked crosswalks.
Pedestrians
· Never jaywalk. Check traffic before crossing
and only proceed when it is safe to do so. The phone and fax directory
· Always use crosswalks and pedestrian-
activated signals when they are available.
· Don't be a distracted pedestrian. Remove
headphones; put away cell phones or other will be distributed through
electronic devices when crossing the street.
“You should always be prepared for the
unexpected at intersections: pay attention to Edson and
pedestrians, changing lights, slippery road
conditions and other drivers before proceeding
through an intersection,” said Supt. Rick Gardner, Yellowhead County
Alberta Sheriffs. “Intersection safety entails
consistently watching the road and other drivers
and pedestrians to avoid dangerous collisions.”
“According to Alberta Transportation, over 85%
of collisions involve a driver error. The most
common driver errors identified in casualty
collisions at intersections include left turns, stop
sign violations and disobeying a traffic signal,” To advertise in the
said Supt. Gary Graham, Alberta RCMP Traffic
Services. “Intersection safety is a shared
responsibility. Together, we have the ability to 2020 Regional Phone Directory
reduce the number of collisions and save lives.”
The Alberta RCMP will continue to work with
Alberta Sheriffs and other law enforcement and give Sue a call at 780-723-5787
safety partners to ensure Albertans make the right
driving decisions.
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