At the latest Creighton town council meeting, Don Raddysh was assured by Mayor Bruce Fidler that council is not scared of the issue.
“I take that as an insult,” Mayor Fidler said, as he went on to explain that this is a job for the RCMP.
Raddysh went on to say that he never sees officers on patrol. “There’s no respect,” Raddysh said. “Where’s the respect for the seniors and others.”
Raddysh went on to say that the drivers of ATVs are often young teenagers. “Where are the Mounties? Isn’t that their job?” he asked.
Mayor Fidler again told Raddysh that council has spoken with the RCMP, and explained that the police cannot sit in the same spot every day and wait.
Raddysh was displeased with that explanation.
He then said “traffic has gone to hell in Creighton and you know it.” He also told council that residents no longer stop at Stop signs.
Mayor Fidler and the RCMP have spoken in the past on this issue, and the mayor explains that there are numerous areas the police are concerned about and looking at.
Council went on to discuss their planned agenda.
In an effort to keep ATVs and other vehicles out of the new columbarium site, council has agreed to place poles and fencing around the outside of the area.
Another concern arose with council as an increase of vandalism has occurred.
The parks in Creighton have been sustaining damages to benches, basketball nets and other items. Council suggests a neighbourhood watch program with vandals being reported to either the RCMP or the Town Office.
Other highlights from the Oct. 23 meeting included council agreeing to send Mayor Fidler to the upcoming New North Mayors’ Meeting in Prince Albert.
As well, town council agreed to renew their Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership through to March 2015.
