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October 17, 2012
RCMP’s Rempel bravery honoured
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A Lake Country RCMP officer was honoured last week with the Medal of Bravery for his actions during a collision in 2009. At Rideau Hall on Friday, Governor General of Canada David Johnston presented bravery decorations to deserving women and men who selflessly put their own lives at risk in order to save or protect the life of another. One of those RCMP members receiving the Medal of Bravery was Detachment Commander for Lake Country RCMP, Sgt. Scott Rempel. After witnessing a vehicle collision near Vernon in 2009, Sgt. Rempel along with several other bystanders, ran to help the occupants who were trapped in the vehicles which had caught fire. Rempel broke the window and climbed into one of the vehicles to pull the disoriented driver out. Despite his efforts, and those of others at the scene, the driver did not survive. Rempel was one of four RCMP members honoured whose acts of bravery are a testament to the risks our members take and the noble acts RCMP members perform every day, not for recognition but out of a dedication to keeping Canadians safe.
Artifacts are being unearthed as construction progresses on the Winfield-Oyama bypass for Highway 97 with the challenge being where to store them. ...............................
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Adjust your driving for fall Business leaders in Lake Country garnered recognition at the annual Lake Country Chamber of Commerce’s awards last week. Phyllis MacPherson (LC Food Bank) received the Gerry Morton Award. ...........................
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Flyers ■ Home Depot ■ JYSK ■ Rona ■ Staples
DOUG FARROW/CONTRIBUTOR
DONNA BOURGET at the Winfield community gardens cleans her plot in preparation for
the arrival of spring and the return of garden season. She has been using the gardens for two years and donates a portion of her yield to the Lake Country Food Bank.
Local RCMP remind us that cold climate driving needs careful thought. Here are some helpful tips: • Leave for your destination earlier • Keep your head on a swivel and drive like every other motorist is out to get you • Give your vehicle ample time to warm up if it is parked outside, or plug in the block heater if your vehicle has one. Driving in a frosted up car is like driving with your eyes closed. • Start topping up your windshield washer reservoir now with winter fluid. Summer fluid will freeze and may burst your reservoir tank. • Make an appointment to have your tires changed over if you run winter tires. If all sea-
sons, check your tread depth to ensure it is adequate for winter conditions • Check your tire pressure. Colder weather will drop the air pressure which can lead to poor gas mileage and reduction in tire traction • Do an occasional “once around” your car to see that your signals, head lights, tail lights, marker lights and reverse lights work • Get your radiator fluid checked to ensure you have enough and that it is adequate for freezing weather. • Unearth the ice scraper/brush. While you’re at it, toss in a blanket, flashlight, small shovel, and any other emergency items just in case. It’s easier to plan than undo what happens.