Dear Editor
Jan. 30, I was involved in a vehicle accident on 100th Street. It was serious enough we thought the two cars involved were going to be totalled. What made it much easier for us was how everyone around us was so professional and compassionate.
The driver of the other vehicle, rather than being argumentative or angry, was polite, helpful and was more interested in the safety of his passengers than anything else. A passerby called 911, let us know he knew first aid, stayed to help us and gave a statement.
In what seemed like just a few minutes, a fire truck arrived and instantly relieved us of trying to direct traffic and started making the area safe. Seconds later the ambulance arrived and checked us out, and moments after that the RCMP arrived and took our statements. The RCMP could not have been kinder in dealing with us.
Our vehicles could not be driven and the corporal who took my statement was kind enough to drive me to my home and then back to my place of employment. She gave me the number for SGI who again were great. My contact at SGI kept me updated almost daily on my vehicle and getting it repaired.
If these people are indicative of the quality of the first responders in this city, I feel very safe and lucky.
Wayne Schlapkohl
North Battleford
