Officers are issuing positive tickets

By Joan Janzen

If you are approached by an RCMP officer or municipal enforcement officer, you may receive a ticket ... a positive ticket. The Town of Kindersley has announced their Positive Ticketing Program 2022, where citizens are ticketed for good behaviour. Not only is the program designed to reinforce good behaviour, but it will promote a positive relationship between authorities and citizens.

Municipal Enforcement Officer, Perry Lewin, said they are looking to interact with citizens of all ages. Consequently, they will have two pools of rewards - one for youth and another for teens or adults.

Citizens need not be intimidated by the professionally printed tickets, which will be filled out by participating officers. Because the fine print will provide the receiver with directions on how to claim their reward.

“We are looking to have several major sponsors that will donate a bit larger of an item or service for a final draw awarded during Goose Festival,” Lewin said. Businesses can participate by donating items, goodie bags, gift cards or ShopKindersley gift cards.

As well as providing instructions regarding where donated items can be picked up, tickets will also include advertising for participating businesses. Positive ticketing is sure to be a win-win program, reinforcing good behaviour and positive relationships, while promoting local businesses.