ASSINNIBOIA — Typically, as back to school time approaches, Assiniboia RCMP increase patrols significantly around all school zones in the area, trying to remind motorists to be on high alert.
The Assiniboia RCMP Detachment reminds residents that disobeying an enacted stop arm on a school bus by passing by it in a school zone will result in a fine. Fine is issued under Sask Traffic Act and states motorist must stop within five metres of the bus, regardless of direction. Failing to adhere to this can result in a fine of $360,in addition to a loss of four demerit points.
The RCMP school zone reminders note that the speed limit is 30 km in school zones. Parents are reminded not only to be mindful of school buses unloading and loading but to not park in those bus loading zones.
As well, those dropping off children should remember to not stop in the middle of the street to let kids run across, but instead put the vehicle in park and let them out on the left-hand side so they don’t have to run across the road.
The Assiniboia Detachment also encourages parents to remind children about being careful walking or riding to school, to be with a sibling or buddy whenever possible and reminders of how to safely cross the street.
Your provincial RCMP also remind parents about posting minimal details about your kids when putting up first day of school photos online, as there is always potential that the information will fall into the wrong hands.
Residents will notice a few changes at the Assiniboia Detachment as Christine Poirier has taken over for Ashley Burnay as the Detachment Services Assistant, as a result of Burnay relocating.
Poirier will mark her 7th anniversary with the RCMP as she worked at headquarters in Regina prior to coming to Assiniboia to serve as part time DSA with Burnay, working in that role since 2022. The part time DSA position is currently posted.
Residents should note that the office hours have changed slightly for front counter service. While there are always members on shift, front counter service will be available from 8 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every weekday, unless otherwise posted.
Poirier also reminds folks that Criminal Record Checks are by appointment only, calling the Detachment at 306-642-7110 and pressing option 3. For a basic CRC, there is no charge however if fingerprints are needed there could be a charge and it is best to check on what is required or needed when making your CRC appointment. Also, a reminder that if you require a vulnerable sector check, you are required to have a letter from the organization.
Poirier puts out a quarterly newsletter from Assiniboia’s Detachment, with the next one due out towards the end of September. These are available on the Town of Assiniboia website, and if needed, a hard copy can be picked up at the RCMP office.
