Jan 2011
Power Outage Notice
21/01/11 14:35 Filed in: Public Service
The Town of Cardston will be experiencing a brief power outage on Friday January 21, 2011 from 12:00am – 12:30am.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Notice to Residents
18/01/11 14:34 Filed in: Public Service
Notice to Residents
It has come to the attention of the Town that there are individuals contacting home owners in the community stating that they need to enter your home to test your water. Please be advised that this is not Town Staff, but a private company selling a water filtration system.
If you have any concerns please contact the Town Office at 403-653-3366.
It has come to the attention of the Town that there are individuals contacting home owners in the community stating that they need to enter your home to test your water. Please be advised that this is not Town Staff, but a private company selling a water filtration system.
If you have any concerns please contact the Town Office at 403-653-3366.
WINTER DRIVING TIPS
03/01/11 13:33 Filed in: Cardston & Area
In Town limits:
First and foremost, clear all snow and ice from all windows, head, tail and signal lights, side view mirrors and license plate.
Always buckle up and make sure your head rest is properly positioned (the centre of your head rest should be even with the top of your ears).
Keep your fuel tank more than half full. This reduces moisture problems in your fuel system and adds extra weight which helps with traction.
Stay back and do not pass heavy snow blowing equipment, the town machine will let you pass when it is not actually blowing snow and whatever it may pickup into the dump trucks.
Remember that bridge decks may be slippery even when the rest of the highway looks clear.
Know your braking system and how it reacts on ice, gentle braking always works better then jamming them on.
When you see a curve in the road ahead, slow down before you get to it to avoid the skid of braking on a curve.
When driving on snow with 4-10 centimeters of snow, drive outside of the previous tracks this may give you extra traction.
Signal well in advance of your turn, not everyone knows where and when you are going to turn.
Always give yourself more time to stop on ice and/or snow and give yourself three times the normal following distance to stop.
Use your transmission gears to help slow you down, even with an automatic transmission gearing down one level at a time will reduce your speed. Be careful of abrupt downshifting as it can cause a skid to occur, particularly when turning.
Out of Town Limits:
As well as those noted above.
Never use cruise control when ice or snow is possible.
Carry an emergency road kit in your vehicle. Consists of: blanket, extra clothing and footwear, emergency non-perishable food, waterproof matches, first aid kit, flashlight and extra batteries, booster cables, fire extinguisher, ice scraper and snow brush, paper towels or rags, compass, road map, candle in a deep tin, shovel and traction material like sand or cat litter.
Speed limits are posted for ideal driving conditions, they indicate the speed you may drive at not should drive at. Slow down, plan to take extra time to get to your destination.
Motorists have a legal obligation to drive according to road and weather conditions. You can be charged with a traffic offence if you are found not to be doing so.
Be safe – be winter wise.
First and foremost, clear all snow and ice from all windows, head, tail and signal lights, side view mirrors and license plate.
Always buckle up and make sure your head rest is properly positioned (the centre of your head rest should be even with the top of your ears).
Keep your fuel tank more than half full. This reduces moisture problems in your fuel system and adds extra weight which helps with traction.
Stay back and do not pass heavy snow blowing equipment, the town machine will let you pass when it is not actually blowing snow and whatever it may pickup into the dump trucks.
Remember that bridge decks may be slippery even when the rest of the highway looks clear.
Know your braking system and how it reacts on ice, gentle braking always works better then jamming them on.
When you see a curve in the road ahead, slow down before you get to it to avoid the skid of braking on a curve.
When driving on snow with 4-10 centimeters of snow, drive outside of the previous tracks this may give you extra traction.
Signal well in advance of your turn, not everyone knows where and when you are going to turn.
Always give yourself more time to stop on ice and/or snow and give yourself three times the normal following distance to stop.
Use your transmission gears to help slow you down, even with an automatic transmission gearing down one level at a time will reduce your speed. Be careful of abrupt downshifting as it can cause a skid to occur, particularly when turning.
Out of Town Limits:
As well as those noted above.
Never use cruise control when ice or snow is possible.
Carry an emergency road kit in your vehicle. Consists of: blanket, extra clothing and footwear, emergency non-perishable food, waterproof matches, first aid kit, flashlight and extra batteries, booster cables, fire extinguisher, ice scraper and snow brush, paper towels or rags, compass, road map, candle in a deep tin, shovel and traction material like sand or cat litter.
Speed limits are posted for ideal driving conditions, they indicate the speed you may drive at not should drive at. Slow down, plan to take extra time to get to your destination.
Motorists have a legal obligation to drive according to road and weather conditions. You can be charged with a traffic offence if you are found not to be doing so.
Be safe – be winter wise.
