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CONGRATULATIONS SASKATOON HUSTLERS!

2021 U16A GIRLS PROVINCIAL FASTBALL CHAMPS!!

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SASKATOON HUSTLERS U16A BLOWS AWAY RAIDERS BY EIGHT RUNS

Saskatoon Hustlers U16 A blew out Raiders 10-2 on Sunday.

Saskatoon Hustlers U16 A pulled away for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Avery Somers hit a solo homer and Emma Zacharias homered on a 0-2 count, scoring two runs.

Saskatoon Hustlers U16 A tallied five runs in the fourth inning.  Saskatoon Hustlers U16 A put the pressure on, lead by doubles by Somers, Jordyn Butcher, and Zacharias and an error on a ball put in play by Katie Marciniuk.

Butcher was credited with the victory for Saskatoon Hustlers U16 A. The ace went five innings, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out two.

Dylan Rambally took the loss for Raiders. The bulldog lasted two and a third innings, allowing five hits and five runs.

Saskatoon Hustlers U16 A launched two home runs on the day. Somers went yard in the third inning. Zacharias went for the long ball in the third inning.

Saskatoon Hustlers U16 A collected 11 hits on the day. Somers, Zacharias, Eden Bristow, and Kylee Banerd each collected multiple hits for Saskatoon Hustlers U16 A. Somers went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Saskatoon Hustlers U16 A in hits. Saskatoon Hustlers U16 A didn't commit a single error in the field. Zacharias had five chances in the field, the most on the team.

Morgan Hirshfeld led the Raiders with two hits in three at bats.

...and that's the end of ball season!

#fastballyxe #communityyxe #supportlocalyxe #stickittocovid

LET US BRIGHTEN YOUR SPIRITS AT THE ENCHANTED FOREST


We're thinking of you this time of year,

Wishing you happiness, joy and cheer,

May all your days be warm and bright,

And your nights be enchanted by holiday light.

If you're looking for something to take your mind off the challenges of 2020, go check out the light display at the BHP Enchanted Forest. It will definitely brighten your spirits!

The BHP Enchanted Forest opens to the public for drive-thru tours every evening 5:30 to 10:00 PM thru January 9th.

Admission at the Gate is $10 person or $35 per vehicle max. 7 passengers.

Proceeds from the event are shared by Saskatoon Zoo Foundation and Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation.


Reed Security is a sponsor and we're giving away 50 car passes to our clients.

***UPDATE*** We've received hundreds of requests and will be making a draw November 27th, 2020. Car passes were mailed to lucky winners on December 1st, 2020.

No purchase necessary. Limit one ballot per customer.

Drop us a line to enter the draw:

sales@reedsecurity.ca

Please make sure to include your mailing address.


Have a Safe and Happy Holidays!

#community #supportlocal #reedsecurity



JIMMY KIMMEL VISITS REED SECURITY


When we agreed to sponsor 
wiegerscareforkids.ca we had no idea we would get an extra helper for the week. 

@JimmyKimmel would be great if you can make it on June 1st, 2019

#kimmelcares #pattisonkids #community



@
JimmyKimmel helps with a home security installation.



Colleen teaches @JimmyKimmel about our current Smart Home promotions. $0 Equipment, $0 Installation on now! 


@JimmyKimmel helps with some filing of business security documents. He can't believe we are not fully automated yet. (Working on it). 

MEET ALEX, THE DOOR TO DOOR ALARM SCAM GUY


Hi, I'm Alex. I'm your friendly neighborhood (well not really) summer student that works for a door to door home security company. During the school year I work pretty hard studying Business and from May to September I work hard knocking on a lot of doors - and by a lot I mean I've been to thousands of homes with my crew. I work with a crew of 20 or more reps, so it's a lot of fun!

The door to door home security company that I work for provided me with training. I'm proud to say that I have one whole week of product training. We spent most of the time on high pressure sales training and how to overcome objections. I'm pretty confident that no matter how many times you say "no thanks" or demand that I leave - I've always got a comeback. Take a look at some of my door to door sales training classes:

HOW TO NAME DROP AND MAKE IT SOUND LIKE THE NEIGHBORS REFERRED YOU (WHEN THEY DIDN'T)

HOW TO MAKE IT SOUND LIKE OUR "FREE" SECURITY SYSTEM IS WORTH $2,000

HOW TO GET PEOPLE TO SIGN 5 YEAR CONTRACTS AT $50 TO $80 A MONTH

HOW TO CREATE URGENCY BY HAVING NO LOCAL OFFICE "WE'RE ONLY HERE TODAY"

HOW TO OVERCOME BUYERS REMORSE WITH A QUICK, SAME DAY INSTALLATION

HOW TO TRICK THE MOST VULNERABLE - SENIOR CITIZENS

WHAT TO DO WHEN THEY SAY "NO"

WHAT TO DO WHEN THEY SAY "NO" REPEATEDLY AND ASK YOU TO LEAVE

WHAT TO DO WHEN THEY SWEAR AT YOU AND THREATEN TO CALL THE POLICE

WHEN GOING BACK 3 TIMES ISN'T ENOUGH

HOW TO USE DECEPTION - WHITE LIES ARE JUST BENDING THE RULES



Pretty awesome stuff right? I'm going to make a ton of dough this summer! I don't get a base salary, but I do make $400 to $500 every time I get you to sign up. So, I have a lot of motivation to keep bugging and pressuring you. We don't have a local office and the door to door home security company rents us a house or pays for our hotels, so I don't have a lot of living expenses. Sweet!

Sometimes I pretend that I work for your current security company and I offer you a free upgrade. "I'm Alex with (Your Existing Security Company". People can be so gullible when they think they're getting something for free. I'm actually going to trick you into signing up with my door to door alarm company and you will be left paying two bills. Doesn't matter to me though - I'm only working with my door to door security company for the summer and you will never see me again.

My all time favorite approach is to make it sound like you are doing me a favor. "I'm Alex with (Door to Door Alarm Company). We're in town for a few days and we're doing a blitz and I would like your help. If you're willing to put a warning sign in a visible location it will create more awareness and help us generate more business. In exchange I can give you a free state-of-the-art security system worth $2000. All you have to do is take care of the small monthly fee of $49.95 a month." People love to help and they love free. I can't believe how many people get sucked in.

Sometimes I offer a two week free trial. This is legit, but most people don't know there is a CONSUMER PROTECTION law that allows any consumer signing a contract the right to cancel within 10 or 14 days. It's called a Buyers Right to Cancel and it's on every one of our contracts. The darn government forces us to do this! 

I often tell people it's a month to month subscription, but in reality it's a 4 or 5 year contract. You're on the hook for nearly $3000 every time you sign up. However, most people trust me instead of reading through the contract. And for the people that question the 5 year term? Easy, I just tell them they can cancel anytime (even though they can't). The collections team at my head office will deal with it. Who's going to cancel if they're about to be sent to a collection agency? I won't be here anyways so not my problem.

HOW TO MAKE ME GO AWAY   

About the only thing that works is to put up your hand and firmly say "NO". I'm going to try to prevent you from closing the door, but if you just keep saying "NO" eventually I will take you off my hit list. Sometimes you have to threaten to call the POLICE. How ironic is that - calling the POLICE on a home security company.

It's also frustrating to me when people share their stories on FaceBook and other social media sites. I spent a lot of time figuring out ways to deceive people and I don't like it when I'm exposed or people advertise what area I'm working in. One lady took out her phone and started recording me - no thanks.  

#meetalex #justsayno #alarmscam #doortodoorsales

*Alex isn't a real person. If you know an Alex please be kind to him.

For more information do yourself a favor and do a Google Search of "door to door alarm scam" and always get 3 quotes. Please share.

Author: Virgil Reed
Owner of Reed Security
20+ Years Security Experience
Family Man
Community Leader




REEDHD HI-DEF CAMERA CAPTURES GHOST

Each year Brad Lavertu and his friends spend hundreds of hours creating the Hampton Village House of Horrors for the community to enjoy. 


When they started the project nine years ago 200 people visited. It's getting bigger and bigger - last year over 4700 people visited. The best part is they've given away almost $8000 to community groups or charities.

This year the House of Horrors is collecting donations (suggested $2) for the Ernest Lindner Playground Project and Brainsport Winter Boots for Kids. 




Come visit the Hampton Village House of Horrors

3259 McClocklin Road
Saskatoon, SK
October 27th to 31st, 2017
6pm to 9pm

Reed Security donated the use of a ReedHD™ Hi-Def camera system to capture some Ghosts and Spooktacular reactions.


 






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LOCATIONS

SASKATOON SECURITY
Reed Security Group (HEADQUARTERS)
14-1724 Quebec Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9
Ph: 306.653.3200
1.844.384.SAFE (7233)

Sure Innovations
1701 Saskatchewan Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1P7
Ph: 306.974.0888

Nine Yards Technologies Inc.
Ph: 306.341.2477

 

REGINA SECURITY
ViboPulse Services
Ph: 306.206.0700

WINNIPEG SECURITY
Guardian Advanced Solutions
Ph: 204.250.7510 or 204.878.0061

PRINCE ALBERT SECURITY
Thor Security Ltd.
1-243 South Industrial Drive
Prince Albert, SK S6V 7L9
Ph: 306.922.7200

 

NIAGARA REGION SECURITY
Alltech Smart Security
Ph: 289.990.3234

KAWARTHA LAKES REGION SECURITY
Dot Communications
232 Kent St W Unit 4
Lindsay, ON K9V 6A4
Ph: 1.833.368.2666

GREATER TORONTO AREA SECURITY
Link Secure Canada Inc.
15 Victoria Crescent
Brampton, ON L6T 1E2
Ph: 647.262.7460

 

CALGARY SECURITY
Oxford Security Systems
#501, 2903 Kingsview Blvd SE
Airdrie, AB T4A 0C4
Ph: 587.393.2800

EDMONTON SECURITY
Digitech Security Systems
Ph: 780.934.4569