The City of Portage la Prairie is encouraging residents to lock up and light up as part of a new community safety effort.
The city has launched the 9 P.M. Routine, an initiative aimed at reducing property crime by reminding people to take a few basic steps each night.
Councillor Faron Nicholls says these habits are easy to adopt but can have a real impact.
For the next six weeks, residents will receive social media reminders to take simple yet effective steps every evening at 9 p.m.
“Remind people to remove valuables from your vehicle and your yard. Lock your vehicle doors. Remove keys from ATVs and outdoor equipment. Lock all exterior doors and leave a light on outside,” says Nicholls. "These are small things, but they can turn into big things."
Weekly giveaways add some incentive
Residents who engage with the campaign by liking and sharing the city's social media posts will be entered to win a $25 gift card to a local business. One winner will be chosen each Friday for six weeks.
“Each Friday, we will select one winner who will receive a $25 gift card,” continues Nicholls.
The campaign is active now and runs through early July.
For full details on how to enter and participate, click here.
- with files from Brittany Boschman
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