R.M. of Montrose No.315 UPDATES
REGULAR MEETING
The next Regular Meeting Date will be May 13, 2021 at 8AM.
Also, going forward because of Covid-19, we now have the capability for ratepayers to attend the meeting in listen mode only by phone.
Please call toll free 1-866-296-5646, access code 8052056.
The Regular Meeting held on April 8, 2021 was recorded. Call in numbers are listed below.
| Toll-free 1-888-203-1112 |
| Code : 508189683 |
A letter from the RM to ratepayers is available to read under RECENT POSTS.
Donavon Water Well
Effective immediately, tokens will no longer be required to access water at the Donavon Water Well. The switch is on a 2 minute timer. Turn the switch off and on again to continue for another 2 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.
Effective immediately, the R.M. office door will be locked because of COVID-19. Individuals attending the office are to call when they arrive to be allowed access to the office. We have limited space in the office and would like to be masked prior to anyone entering the facility. The office phone number is 306-493-2694.
Please be advised that a theft has been reported on a private residence located in the R.M. of Montrose No. 315.
Suspicious vehicles and/or persons should be reported to the RCMP.
This is a message from the Corman Police Service Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network.
Mail Box Theft
Recently the rural mail boxes on Twp Rd 362 at Range Rd 3043 were broken into. Some mail items were stolen and may have been used in identity theft activities. Please be on the lookout for any suspicious vehicles or people near rural mail boxes and report anything out of the ordinary to Corman Park Police or your nearest RCMP Detachment.
If you have information related to the advisory please call the Corman Park Police Service @ 306-242-8808.
Inspection of Natural Gas Lines in Your Area
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Please note that residents will not be notified prior to the specific date. There is no action required by the home/landowner, and no direct contact needed during the inspection.
Inspections will take place between April and May 2021.
Cell Tower Update
The Gladhow Tower is operational, it has a radius of 14 miles.
The Swanson Tower will be operational end of day Friday the 26th if all goes well. At the very latest it will be the week of the 29th. It will also have a 14 mile radius.
ROAD BANS ARE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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.
Tax Enforcement, List of Arrears for 2020 can be found in the link below.
NOTICE
Until further notice, anyone wishing to have custom work, snow plowing done or report roads requiring attention, please contact the RM Office at 306-493-2694 and speak with the Administrator
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 Warman RCMP attended our February meeting to discuss community concerns.
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:
2021 FIRE 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
2020 Shelterbelt Program
HELP International would like to announce the launch of the 2021 Shelterbelt Program. To order trees now please go to www.help-shelterbelts.com and click on ‘Store’.
In need of trees to create wind or privacy barriers for your yard?
Visit TreeTime to order your saplings!
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.