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Wawatay News
DECEMBER 10, 2009
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NAPS employees deliver diapers $2,000 worth donated through Healthy Babies Fund James Thom Wawatay News
With Safeway’s Mom to Mom brand diapers in tow, the NAPS Healthy Baby Fund delivered its annual donation to a handful of northern First Nations. Officers and civilians with Nishnawbe Aski Police Service contributed funds to the campaign. The funds, more than
$1,200 this year, were used in conjunction with leftover funds from an LCBO buy-back program last year, to purchase 134 packages of diapers in sizes new born to six. “This is a program the officers are proud to be a part of,” said NAPS Sgt. Jackie George. “It’s a way to give back to our communities.” Marten Falls, Moose Factory,
“It’s a way to give back to our communities.” – Jackie George
Fort Albany, Sandy Lake, Slate Falls and North Spirit Lake were selected to receive the donations this year.
The diapers were flown north in late November, after being stored at the Wasaya hangar prior to transit. The program began in 2006, with late-Chief Paul Trivett formulating the idea to give back to community members and honour the vision, mission and values of NAPS. “By continuing the program, we are honouring the legacy of the late Chief of Police Paul Trivett,” George said.
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North Spirit Lake received and delivered the diapers to the Health Babies co-ordinator Nov. 27. Healthy Babies co-ordinator Tobia Rae joined NAPS Const. Lara Polite to acknowledge the donation.
Fan of Hannah Montana The Wawatay AGM scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2009 has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will provide members with a Notice of Annual General Meeting once a date has been set.
WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR NAPS Headquarters 309 Court St. South Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2Y1
CHRISTMAS SAFETY TIPS from Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service
To ensure that our communities experience a Safe Holiday Season, we would like to remind you to keep safety in mind by remembering the following tips. If you will be traveling out of your community to shop for Christmas gifts, these tips will also help you prepare for safety. Always remember that alcohol consumption is a major factor in crimes against persons and property. Please report any alcohol or drug incidents to the police. Personal Safety: 9 Do not ash any amount of cash. 9 Try not to carry large amounts of cash. 9 When using an ATM cash machine, take someone with you. 9 When shopping, protect your bank PIN number. 9 When shopping, keep your purchases stored inside your trunk or covered up from view. Never leave your purchases in the trunk or vehicle overnight. 9 Do not buy “discounted” items from other community members, chances are the items may have been stolen. If in doubt, ask to see the receipt or refuse and report to police. 9 There are higher incidents of alcohol consumption during the holiday season, please keep an eye out for yourself, for others and for children. 9 If you are out celebrating, Know Your Limits and Stay Safe. 9 If you plan on taking any skidoo trips, advise someone where you are going, what your route will be and when you are planning to return.
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Property Safety: 9 When away from home, have a reliable person watch your home. 9 Make a list of all purchases and lock them up. 9 Make sure your home is properly secured with locks and lighting. 9 Do not show off the items you purchased. Keep presents stored and out of view. 9 Record serial numbers of any expensive electronic purchases. 9 If receiving presents or parcels by air freight make sure you are at the airport to receive the parcels.
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Fire Safety: 9 Do not leave Christmas lights on overnight or candles burning unattended. 9 Keep clutter away from heat registers and woodstoves. 9 Make a Fire Escape Plan with your family. Practice your escape plan. 9 Fire Extinguishers and Smoke Alarms are important investments in your family’s safety. 9 Contact your local Fire Department and Fire Volunteers for more re safety tips and how to make a Fire Escape Plan.
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Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Contact: Cst. Allan Giba Community Initiatives Coordinator Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service 309 Court St. South Thunder Bay ON P7B 2Y1 T: 1-800-654-6277 Ext. 273 F: 1-800-404-4093 e: agiba@naps.ca w: www.naps.ca
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