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Volunteer Recognition Banquet honours local residents By Dan Archer The Conexus Auditorium in the Prince of Wales Recreation and Cultural Centre was packed with attendees for the Volunteer Recognition Banquet on April 10. After a meal featuring a choice of pastas and salads, Mayor Bob Himbeault opened the ceremony with a message on the importance of volunteering in Assiniboia and region. Erin Kell, a representative from the Saskatchewan Health Authority, also spoke at the event. Following Kell’s speech, Stephanie Van DeSype and Kerri Martin presented a Volunteer Recognition slide show. M a r t i n ’s a n d Va n DeSype’s presentation began with a tribute to the different Assiniboia Rebels teams, praising the volunteers who have helped make the Seniors, Junior Bs, Pee Wees, Atoms and other hockey teams into local successes through their fundraising efforts. Hockey plays a central role in Saskatchewan, so the volunteers who are supporting these teams of various ages and skill levels deserve several commendations. Next, the crew from Assiniboia’s RBC branch were praised for volunteering at various community centres throughout the region, including the Ross
Local residents attend the Volunteer Recognition Banquet. Photo by Dan Archer
Payant Nursing Home. When considering these employees from RBC are putting in long hours of volunteering beyond their usual work schedule, this is impressive. The volunteers at the Assiniboia and District Public Library also received a special mention in the slide show for organizing reading sessions for children during story times, as well as quilting and other activities. Overall, the volunteers at the library have contributed almost 900 hours of their time to this Assiniboian cultural institution. The Auxiliary for Long Term Care Homes are involved with organizing an assortment of activities including bingo and birthday
NOTICE Public no�ce is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Coronach intends to consider the adop�on of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Official Community Plan. INTENT The proposed bylaw establishes municipal land use policies including, but not limited to, the following subjects: Residen�al: Exis�ng and future residen�al development areas, housing diversity, infill development, home based businesses, and neighbourhood design. Commercial: Downtown strength, visually appealing commercial districts, supply of commercial land, and provision for a�rac�ve high-way commercial corridors. Industrial: Iden�fica�on of appropriate land for industrial development, visually appealing industrial areas, mi�ga�on of land use conflicts, and industrial servicing capacity. Transporta�on & Infrastructure: The integra�on of planning, finance and engineering to manage infrastructure effec�vely, ensuring connec�vity and traffic safety for all users, encouraging non-motorized transporta�on, addressing rail safety and mi�ga�on of land use conflicts related to rail, ensuring that future development contributes appropriately to the cost of infrastructure services. Economic & Tourism Development: The promo�on and development of economic and tourism related opportuni�es for Coronach and region. Community Services & Recrea�on: The development and enhancement of recrea�on and community services within the community, coordina�on and coopera�on in the development of facili�es and services, and support for public service delivery agencies. Ameni�es & Dedicated Lands: The enhancement of green space, provision for municipal reserves, and facilita�on of connec�vity and walkability throughout the Town. Biophysical Constraints & Hazards: Regula�on for development on and near hazard lands, including environmentally sensi�ve lands, contaminated lands, flood hazard areas. Ensuring source water protec�on and public safety. Intermunicipal & Interjurisdic�onal Coopera�on: Pursuing opportuni�es with government to enhance services and provide innova�ve opportuni�es for the Coronach region, agreements under the Treaty Land En�tlement Framework Agreement, and facilita�on of inter-jurisdic�onal coopera�on with neighbouring municipali�es, First Na�ons, and other stakeholders on joint planning issues. Agricultural Land & Fringe Areas: Ensuring that future urban land
parties. This group is frequently arranging fundraising actions through hosting steak nights at 121 Steakhouse and other community-based happenings. In relation to care support, the slide show also praised the Ross Payant student volunteers, who are busy spending their extra-curricular hours at the nursing home on top of their studies. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17 has existed in Assiniboia since 1926. The Legion provides wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches and meals on wheels for those in the community who are in need. The Legion also delivers equipment to local hospitals and nursing homes and provides monetary assistance to
requirements are not restricted and working with the RM of Hart Bu�e No. 11 to address concerns of mutual interest. Natural & Heritage Resources: Protec�on and sustainment of valuable cultural and heritage resources within the Town and region. Implementa�on: Policies regarding implementa�on of the Official Community Plan and the implementa�on tools that will or may be used for same, including the Zoning Bylaw, subdivision applica�on review, dedica�on of lands, the use of a Building Bylaw, and the use of Development Levies and Servicing Fees. The Official Community Plan also contains a Future Land Use Concept map (pictured here) which graphically displays, in a conceptual manner, the present and intended future loca�on and extent of general land uses in and surrounding the Town. This map will assist in the applica�on of general goals, objec�ves and policies of the Official Community Plan. The policies in the Official Community Plan will be implemented primarily through administra�on of the Town’s new Zoning Bylaw. YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS IN THE NEW OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN. PLEASE CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW OR PURCHASE AT THE TOWN OFFICE OR FOR REVIEW AND DOWNLOAD FROM THE TOWN’S WEBSITE AT: WWW.CORONACH.CA AFFECTED LAND All land within the Town of Coronach as shown on the Future Land Use Concept contained in this no�ce is affected by the new Official Community Plan. REASON The new Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the Town of Coronach for the next fi�een to twenty years. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the Town Office, 212 1st Street East, Coronach, SK between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Mon-day to Fridays, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available to persons at a cost of $30. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing at 5PM on May 14th, 2019, at the Town Office, 212 1st Street East, Coronach, SK, to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider wri�en comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before the hearings. Issued at the Town of Coronach this 12th day of April, 2019. Catherine MacKay-Wilson, Administrator
cover medical costs for the people of Assiniboia and the surrounding district. Communities in Bloom help to beautify Assiniboia through planting flowers, pruning and general gardening in public areas. Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to nurturing civic pride, environmental responsibility and the beautification of green spaces. Assiniboia Fire Rescue represent a group of 20 volunteers who are providing fire suppression and rescue operations in the Town of Assiniboia and area. This group who are busy keeping Assiniboia safe are a proactive team of firefighters who have raised $7,000 at their Annual Firefighters Ball in late February,
which helped fund training ground improvements. Other volunteer organizations who were recognized for their volunteering efforts in Martin and VanDeSype’s slide show included the Tyler Willer Derby volunteers, the Kinette Club, the Assiniboia Skating Club, the Dog Park Committee, Popcorn Productions, the organizers for the Hayley and Cayden Mother’s Day Run, the volunteers who assist in running the Assiniboia and District Museum, the Group of 10 Photography Club, the Twinkle Tour volunteers and the Old Time Fiddlers. The Old Time Fiddlers are a remarkable musical group who’ve played together for 45 years with members aged from 90-100 years. Finally, the Assiniboia and District Arts Council contribute to our community by sponsoring the performing arts and other cultural events. Over the past year, the Assiniboia and District Arts Council have hosted six performing arts concerts and donated $1500 to the schools to support performing arts programs. Further, the Arts Council donated $11,000 to the Prince of Wales to assist with their sound system upgrades from the group’s fundraising efforts. In the near future, the Arts
NOTICE Public no�ce is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Coronach intends to consider the adop�on of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Zoning Bylaw. INTENT / ZONING DISTRICT OBJECTIVES R1 - Low Density Residen�al District: To provide for residen�al development in the form of single detached, semi-detached and two unit dwellings and other compa�ble uses. R2 - Medium Density Residen�al District: To provide for residen�al development primarily in the form of single detached, semi-detached, two-unit and mul�ple unit dwellings and other compa�ble uses. R3 - Manufactured Home Residen�al District: To provide for residen�al development in the form of manufactured homes and other compa�ble uses. CS - Community Service District: To provide for a range of community services and other compa�ble uses. C1 - Downtown Commercial District: To provide for a range of commercial, community service and residen�al uses in the downtown area. C2 - Highway Commercial District: To provide for development in the form of a range of highway commercial and other compa�ble uses. M1 - Industrial District: To provide for development in the form of a range of industrial and other compa�ble uses. PR - Parks and Recrea�on District: To provide for parks and recrea�on development and other compa�ble uses. FUD - Future Urban Development District: To provide for interim land uses where the future use of the land or the �ming of development is uncertain due to servicing, transi�onal use or market demand. The proposed Zoning Bylaw also contains updated and new general provisions that apply to development throughout the Town. Updated and new provisions include: • development permit requirements, applica�on fees and applica�on process; • discre�onary use permit requirements, applica�on fees, applica�on process and evalua�on criteria; • regula�ons for fences; accessory buildings and structures;
Council is planning to raise money to help upgrade the stage lighting at the Prince of Wales. Additionally, the Assiniboia and District Arts Council are renowned for bringing in juried art for display at the Shurniak and Kay Cristo galleries. The Arts Council is busy promoting art and culture in Assiniboia in countless ways. Other local volunteer organizations in Assiniboia deserving a mention include the Community Choir, the Music Festival, the Comfort Jubilee, the 55 Club, Southern Cruisers Car Club, the Assiniboia Civic Improvement Association, the Assiniboia Housing Authority and the Assiniboia and District Chamber of Commerce. In reference to the Chamber of Commerce, the third annual Ethnic Jubilee is booked for October 19 later this year. Still, there are more volunteer groups who provide essential services for Assiniboia and region, including Pastoral Care, the Assiniboia Union Hospital, South Country Health Foundation Board, the Handi Van drivers, the Assiniboia Kinsmen, the K40s, the Rotary, Minor Hockey, the Assiniboia Curling Club, Minor Ball, along with the various church groups in town.
off-street parking and loading; signs; home-based businesses; adult day care facili�es; residen�al care facili�es; custodial care facili�es; bed & breakfast homes; day care centers and preschools; family child care homes; dwelling groups; secondary suites; above ground fuel storage tanks; manufactured homes; manufactured home courts; gas bars; service sta�ons; parking lots; storage compounds; membrane covered structures; junk, salvage and auto wrecking yards; restaurants; and telecommunica�on towers; • regula�ons for development on or near hazard lands; • regula�ons for landscaping; and • regula�ons for outside storage and waste material storage. AFFECTED LAND All land within the corporate limits of the Town of Coronach, as shown on the Zoning District Map contained in this no�ce, is affected by the new Zoning Bylaw. YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS IN THE NEW ZONING BYLAW. PLEASE CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE ZONING BYLAW, AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW OR PURCHASE AT THE TOWN OFFICE OR FOR REVIEW AND DOWNLOAD FROM THE TOWN’S WEBSITE AT: WWW.CORONACH.CA REASON The new Zoning Bylaw will help direct and manage growth and development in the Town. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the Town Office, 212 1st Street East, Coronach, SK between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Mon-day to Fridays, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available to persons at a cost of $30. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing at 5PM on May 14th, 2019, at the Town Office, 212 1st Street East, Coronach, SK, to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider wri�en comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before the hearings. Issued at the Town of Coronach this 12th day of April, 2019. Catherine MacKay-Wilson, Administrator
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New tax credits for first responders Three new non-refundable tax credits are being created in recognition of the invaluable contributions to community safety made by Saskatchewan’s volunteer firefighters, search and rescue volunteers and volunteer emergency medical first responders. “Saskatchewan communities – particularly in rural areas – rely heavily on volunteers to respond to emergency situations,” said Donna Harpauer, Finance Minister. “These volunteers put themselves at risk to protect the safety and wellbeing of people across Saskatchewan and to respond to mass tragedies.” “Our government understands volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical first responders, and volunteer search and rescue members regularly perform selfless acts and put themselves in harm’s way for others throughout our great province,” said Warren Kaeding Government Relations Minister. “These tax credits acknowledge the difficult and demanding work of these brave individuals, recognizes their ongoing training to be prepared for the call of duty, and hopefully encourages others to step into these volunteer roles to
serve alongside their neighbours, which will enhance public safety in our communities.” The new tax credits will come into effect beginning with the 2020 taxation year. Individuals who perform at least 200 hours of eligible volunteer services in a year, as certified by the organization managing the volunteer services, will be able to claim a $3,000 tax credit amount. Eligible volunteer services include responding to and being on call for search and rescue and other emergency calls, attending required meetings and participating in training. To maintain consistency with similar federal tax credits, individuals who perform at least 200 hours of combined volunteer firefighting services, volunteer search and rescue and volunteer emergency medical first responder services will be able to claim one of the three credits. Individuals who receive honoraria for any of their volunteer emergency service duties may claim either the income exemption or one of the tax credits, but not both. Employees who are paid to provide similar services will not qualify for the volunteer tax credits. Canada Revenue Agency will administer these tax credits.
Memphis Wilderman and Sophie Martin climbed a tree before starting their egg hunts, during the sixth annual Easter Egg hunt held in Assiniboia Photo by Dan Archer
Input is sought on education The Government of Saskatchewan is looking for public input into the future of education in the province. The Ministry of Education is leading the co-construction of a framework, together with its education partners, that will form the basis for a provincial education plan and set a course for education beyond 2020. As engagement sessions with education partners occur, school divisions are
also creating opportunities for parents and students to participate in-person. The Ministry of Education will also be receiving feedback from Saskatchewan residents through an online survey available at https://www. saskatchewan.ca/government/public-consultations/ provincial-education-plan/ provide-your-feedback. Public feedback generated from the survey will be used to help develop the
provincial education plan. The new provincial education plan will build upon the successes of the Education Sector Strategic Plan created in 2014 by the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan’s school divisions with additional collaboration from other education sector partners. The online survey is now open and the public will be able to provide input until May 10.
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SUTTON NO. 103 Assessment Roll 2019
Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Rural Municipality of Sutton No. 103 for the year 2019 has been prepared and is now open to inspection in the Office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 18, 2019 to May 21, 2019. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, R.M. of Sutton No. 103, Box 100, Mossbank, SK S0H 3G0, by the 21st day of May, 2019. Dated at Mossbank, Saskatchewan this19th day of April, 2019. S. Green Assessor
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Construction sometimes can cause internet outages
Carolyn Henderson spoke at the town council meeting on April 15 in regards to her plan to place a larger message board beside the existing one near the post office. Photo by Dan Archer
Town council hears about proposed new bulletin board By Dan Archer Assiniboian Carolyn Henderson spoke at the town council meeting on April 15 in regards to her plan to place a larger message board beside the existing one near the post office. She believes the addition of a new board is a small but important issue for town members who are seeking information about the community, but lack access to the internet. Henderson also thinks
the community board(s) should also be organized into various sections for the convenience of browsers. For example, an allocated space should be set aside for funeral notices. Town notices such as water restrictions or council meetings also require their own sections on the analogue message board(s) at the post office. Special and sporting events in town also deserve their own space. Also, a business
By Dan Archer During the winter, there are few internet outages, because the ground’s frozen and therefore stable. But during the spring and summer, internet connections can be threatened in many environmental ways because of increased outdoor activities. In warmer times when the road and town crews are back at work, construction equipment such as backhoes, post-hole augers and hand shovels can severe fibre optic cables and bring internet connections to a standstill. A damaged cable can affect an individual’s service, or an entire neighbourhood, even terminating connections existing within the surrounding regions. Whenever a fibre is damaged, this can create a major outage, possibly cutting off internet services
within larger sections of the province. Also, heavy duty equipment can hit overhead wires, distressing individual or community services from cuts imposed on cables. Aside from human activity, internet connections can also be disturbed by damages caused by animals such rodents – including squirrels, mice and rats. Rodents are experts at gnawing and are proficient at chewing through almost anything, including Kevlar, fibre and other materials. Because electronic equipment and water never represent a good pairing, wet conditions during the spring melt can easily destroy connections. Modern day fibres have coatings protecting them from water, except in splice enclosures where the tips of fibre strands are stripped of their defensive layers.
Water damage typically occurs in splice enclosures filled with water. Whenever water enters a splice enclosure and freezes, the fibre strands could be crushed, creating more possibilities for outages. If a cabinet – visually a green box – is seen to be submerged under water, residents are advised to call SaskTel as soon as possible. High winds can create undue stress and break connective lines. In these cases, these lines might not appear to be damaged on the outside, although the cable or fibre might be destroyed beneath their protective coatings. Finally, other environmental or physical possibilities which could extinguish or influence the quality of internet connections include aging electronic equipment, corrosion or faulty wiring.
area should be sectioned off into its own individualized zone. Any present or future notice board should also have an area set aside for yard sales and personal items for sale. According to Henderson, event notices must be unpinned from the board by the people who have placed them there after a period of two days, or these forgotten notices can be removed to preserve space without notice.
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TOWN OF ASSINIBOIA PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT -BYLAW 07 19 Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Assiniboia gave first reading to Bylaw 07 /19 on April 1, 2019 and provides public notice per The Planning and Development Act, 2007 that Council is considering adopting Bylaw 07/19 which would amend Bylaw No. 02/14, known as the Zoning Bylaw. REASON: The proposed Bylaw 07-19 will amend the Zoning Bylaw 02/14 to add wording for Centre Street Parking exemptions and to add Places of Worship and Assembly as a discretionary use to a C1 zone. PUBLIC INSPECTION: The bylaw may be inspected by any persons at the Assiniboia Town Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday excluding statutory holidays and online at www.assiniboia.net. Copies are available at cost. PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on May 6, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers at the Asaskan Complex at 131 Third Avenue West to hear any person or group who wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or that are delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing. Dated at the Town of Assiniboia, in the Province of Saskatchewan the 12th day of April, 2019. Carol White Chief Administrative Officer Town of Assiniboia
Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned until 1600 hours (CST), April 26, 2019 for the following service contract:
Grounds Maintenance Person The contractor will be responsible to provide lawn maintenance for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Assiniboia, Sask, building grounds for the months beginning May 1st, 2019 through to September 30th, 2019. Complete job description can be picked up at R.C.M.P. Detachment, 101 Dominion Road during regular working hours.
Drop off or mail tender to: NCO i/c Royal Canadian Mounted Police • 101 Dominion Road Box 1358 • Assiniboia, SK. • S0H 0B0
A crew worked on a waterline on Second Avenue in Assiniboia. In warmer times, when the road and town crews are back at work, construction equipment can severe fibre optic cables and bring Photo by Dan Archer internet connections to a standstill.
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF LAKE JOHNSTON NO. 102 Assessment Roll 2019
Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Rural Municipality of Lake Johnston No. 102 for the year 2019 has been prepared and is now open to inspection in the Office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 18, 2019 to May 21, 2019. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, R.M. of Lake Johnston No. 102, Box 160, Mossbank, SK S0H 3G0, by the 21st day of May, 2019. Dated at Mossbank, Saskatchewan this19th day of April, 2019.
S. Green Assessor