Action Battlefords has made its first payment to a beneficiary of the program.
Battlefords Citizens on Patrol was recently presented a first installment cheque of $4,000 to support the group in its efforts to increase its base of volunteers.
Battlefords Citizens on Patrol is a local volunteer group who patrol the Battlefords, act as a crime deterrent and notify RCMP of suspicious behavior, accidents, graffiti and persons in vulnerable situations. The Battlefords COPP works with the local RCMP to provide volunteers with training, equipment and supplies and support to assist “neighbours looking out for neighbours.”
“This cheque presentation represents the first step in delivering on one of Action Battlefords three key priorities,” says Chamber of Commerce chair Terry Caldwell.
Residents who wish to volunteer for Battlefords Citizens on Patrol or request additional information or a registration form, can do so by emailing [email protected] This volunteer opportunity provides members with flexibility in schedule (with day and night patrols available), requires a commitment of a minimum one patrol per month (typical patrols are two to four hours) and provides an opportunity to meet and work with other residents who care about the Battlefords.
President of Battlefords Citizens on Patrol, Bernie Misselbrook, noted, “we appreciate this donation in support of our efforts to make a difference in the Battlefords.”
Action Battlefords is an initiative of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce and the local business community. The pursuit is a new number one, according to a Chamber press release.
“With just a 30 per cent change in our crime rate we can achieve the number one ranking as the safest community in Canada,” the release states.
According to the Chamber, the program is a three-prong approach to tackling the community’s reputation, crime rates and providing programming for local youth.
For more information, visit the Action Battlefords Facebook page, www.actionbattlefords.com (website currently under construction), Battlefords Chamber of Commerce office at 306-445-6226 or email: [email protected]
Donations to Action Battlefords can be made online at www.bdcf.ca (click on the Donate Now button) for a charitable receipt or make a cheque payable to Battlefords Chamber of Commerce (re: Action Battlefords) to Box 1000, North Battleford, S9A 3E6.
