R.M. of Montrose No.315 UPDATES
Winter Weight Orders
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Shelterbelt Program – Please follow the links below.
Link to RM of Montrose Facebook page.
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Follow the link below to purchase tickets.
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NEXT MEETING
The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on December 15, 2022 at 9:00 am at the RM Office in Donavon.
Delegation-Registration
Anyone wanting to attend a regular council meeting can download the Delegation- Registration form by clicking the link above. Forms should be read, completed in full and submitted to the RM office no less than 4 days prior to the council meeting. Please contact the office if you have any questions regarding delegations.
Effective July 11, 2021, we will no longer be recording meetings as the Covid-19 restrictions are being lifted.
Donavon Water Well
Effective immediately, tokens will no longer be required to access water at the Donavon Water Well. The switch is on a 5 minute timer. Turn the switch off and on again to continue for another 5 minutes. Initially, it may take a while for the water to start.
Anyone that has un-used tokens can bring them to the office for a re-fund.
SaskPower Smart Meter Program
Please read the handout below for information on early access to smart meters.
To learn more or to sign up, go to http://www.saskpower.com/smartgrid
Questions can also be directed to Sheldon Smith, Director of Customer Care and Billing at 306-566-5844.
REMINDER
The RM equipment and vehicles have priority on municipal roads. For the SAFETY of yourself and our grader operators, please remember to slow down to 60 km when passing equipment and vehicles on the road.
We have received reports of vehicles passing municipal equipment at excess speeds.
The RM of Montrose appreciates the cooperation of all motorists.
The RCMP want to encourage community members to report any suspicious activity and vehicles. These tips from the community help solve a number of crimes within our province.
Farm & Ranch Infrastructure Program:
2022FIRE RATES
The RM of Montrose has increased fire rates as noted below:
Rural Municipality of Montrose No. 315:
– $650 per hour for call-out, minimum charge of $1,300 (2 hours) – $200 per jug of fire-retardant foam
False Alarm Bylaw Rates: 1st time No Charge,
2nd time $250, 3rd time $500, these reset annually.
We advise rate payers to review their insurance policies and ensure they have fire coverage between $20,000 to $25,000.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
The local VMAD committee has prepared a 72 Hour Emergency Preparedness Guide for our community.
Disasters and emergency events have shown the need for individuals to be prepared to look after themselves, their families and pets for a minimum of 72 hours.
Please review this document to ensure you and your family are prepared:
72 Hour Emergency Preparedness
Educational material regarding personal preparedness can also be obtained from Canadian Red Cross by contacting: skpreparedness@redcross.ca
Clubroot Resources
For more information regarding Clubroot, please visit the link below.
Clubroot of Canola | Disease | Government of Saskatchewan
BEAVER CONTROL PROGRAM
There are new regulations for this program. All individuals wishing to be a part of this program must hold a valid and current license number through the Ministry of Environment. The individual must provide proof of license before payment can be made.
GRAIN BAG RECYCLING
Rolled grain bags can be dropped off, free of charge, at the RM of Milden Shop, PT NE 17-29-11 W3rd, located on the Service Road into the Village of Milden.
First day to drop off bags will be Friday April 26th.
CleanFarms Launches Baler Twine Recycling Project