November 25, 2011
Shellbrook Chronicle
RM of Leask meeting highlights The Regular Meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Leask No. 464 was held in the Leask Municipal Office on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. The meeting was called to order by Reeve Len Cantin at 9:10 a.m. Present were Reeve Len Cantin, Administrator Sheri McHanson Budd and the following Council members: Real Diehl (Div 2), Marcie Kreese (Div 3), Boyd Donohue (Div 4), Robert Girod (Div 5), Victor Unyi (Div 6) Councillor Girod was not present for discussion and voting on the following motion.
That the accounts covered by cheques numbered 5219 to 5283 inclusive, totaling $148,021.96 be approved for payment. Councillor Girod returned to Council Chambers. That the Statement of Financial Activities ending September 30, Financial 2011 be accepted as circulated. That Council remit the collected hospital levy for the 2010 and 2011 to the year to date values by October 31, 2011 to the Shellbrook & District Health Services Project Inc. And that a final payment for 2011 of Payment collected hospital levy be
remitted December 31, 2011. That Council Supervision and Indemnity Vouchers be accepted and approved as circulated. That Council accept the administrator’s report as presented and that it be filed accordingly. That Council accept the bylaw enforcement report as presented. That the RM terminate our agreement with Platinum Security Inc. Bylaw effective immediately. That Council accept the fire reports as circulated. That the RM approve the subdivision application for SW 07- 48-04-
Stay back, stay safe this winter
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Winter has hit Saskatchewan in full force and motorists will now be sharing the provincial highways with 300 snow plows from the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure as they remove snow and treat ice on the 26,000 km network. Motorists are reminded to stay back and stay safe, giving the snow plow room to work as highways are cleared using the most effective methods for varying weather conditions. “Last winter we received a substantial amount of snow, and our plows were out in full force working hard to keep highways safe,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said. “Unfortunately we experienced several collisions between snow plows and motorists, and we’d like to avoid the same situations from happening this winter.”
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Snow plows can create a mini blizzard or whiteout condition in their wake, often obscuring the plow from sight despite the checkerboard truck boxes and flashing lights meant to keep them visible. Motorists who approach a sudden whiteout should be aware it is likely a snow plow working up ahead, and to slow down, stay back and stay safe. The plows pull over every 10 kilometres or so to allow vehicles to pass. Legislation passed in the spring of 2009 also requires drivers to slow to 60 km when passing a snow plow, with warning lights flashing, weither in operation or stopped on the side of the road. There are around 300 snow plow trucks working in 85 maintenance sections throughout the province, on the road before, during and after storms. Highways are inspected frequently to determine if snow plowing or salt/sand application is needed, and to report up-to-date highway conditions to the Highway Hotline. “Night Riders” travel routes up to 500 km long throughout the night to report and treat conditions on the most heavily travelled highways. Winter maintenance is prioritized based on classification and traffic volumes: Level 1 - Snow removal or ice treatment occurs on the driving lanes within six hours of the end of the storm on highways that serve as commuter routes, major inter-provincial and international travel routes, and have an average annual daily traffic (AADT) count of 1,500 or more vehicles. Additional time may be required in extreme circumstances. Level 2 - Snow removal or ice treatment occurs within 12 hours of the end of the storm on highways with an AADT between 300 and 1,500 without jeopardizing service to Level 1 highways. Additional time may be required in extreme circumstances. Level 3 - Snow removal or ice treatment should occur on all other highways with an AADT less than 300 as soon as possible or within 24 hours, without jeopardizing service to Level 1 or 2 highways. For more information on winter maintenance activities and snow plow safety please see the accompanying fact sheets or go to www.highways.gov.sk.ca.
W3 as a discretionary use of the agricultural zoning district: country residential use. That Council advise the Ministry of Highways and Johnstone-Clarke Law office that we are interested in road widening along the TLE proposed lands to 45 m : NE 12-47-06 W3; NW 35-47-06 W3; NE 35-47-06 W3; S ½ LSD 5 SE 13-47-06 W3. And that there is buffalo fence along NE 12-4706 W3 that is encroaching on the existing road allowance that needs to be removed. That the RM write off the following invoice: Lands Branch $88.75 GST because they are GST exempt. That Council approve Riannon Nelson to attend for a Microsoft Access training course for $295 + GST and travel expenses
in Saskatoon at the next Training available course. That the RM appoint Riannon Nelson as Deputy Returning Officer, as the previously appointed DRO is no longer available. And that Council appoint Sue Nelson as poll clerk. That the RM provide the outside staff with a lay-off notice date of November 18, 2011 with the exception of our year round employees, Justin Nagy and Henry Jonasson. That the RM approve progress claim number 1 dated October 6, 2011 in the amount of $ 158,839.50 less 10% holdback in the amount of $15,883.95 for a net payment of $ 142,955.56 + GST $7,147.78 for a total progress payment of $150,103.33 as recommended by the project engineer for Grid 783 road
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construction. That Council accept the correspondence as presented and that it be Correspond. f i l e d accordingly. That council send written correspondence to Sask-Tel that their proposed cost sharing proposal for cable relocation from NE 34 to NW 32-45 08 W3 is not acceptable and needs further discussion. That we engage SARM planning services for updating our Basic Planning Statement and Zoning Bylaw for the 2012 Budget year. And SARM that the specific terms be negotiated and drafted into an agreement for services. That Council cancel the Regular Council Meeting on October 26, 2011 to accommodate the 2011 elections in the R.M.
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BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library: Books, DVDs, Internet, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service. Hours: Tuesday 2-5, Wednesday & Friday 1-5, Thursday 5-8. Weekly Programming: After School Club (Crafts, Stories, Homework Help) Thursday 2:15-5:15, Craft n’ Chat for Adults Thursday 6-8, Drop In Computer Help Friday 2-4. 306-497-3130. CANWOOD: Branch of Wapiti Regional Library Hours: Tues. and Fri., 1 - 5 p.m. Internet services available at the library. DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Monday 3 pm - 7 pm. Afterschool Program 3:30 - 5:00. Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm. Librarian: Aline Hannon LEASK: Wapiti Library Hours: Tues. & Fri.: 1 - 5:30 pm & Sat., 12:30 - 5:30 pm. MARCELIN: Wapiti Library is open Tues. 11 - 4 pm; Thur. 3 - 8 pm. For information on all your library needs, please contact 306-226-2110. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Mon., 2 - 6:30 pm; Tues., 2 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 pm; Thur., 2 - 6:30 pm; Fri., 10 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Oct. - May). Ph. 747-3419. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Theatre Movie Night, Saturday, Dec. 10 Free Christmas Show 2 p.m. “Polar Express”. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Host Players presents Myron Wall & Wayne Reddekopp as ‘The Odd Couple’ on Fri., Nov. 25 & Dec. 2; Sat., Dec 3. Reserve Seating Dessert Theatre ~ December 9. Block Seating & Group Rates Available. For more information call 747-4499, 468-2510 or 747-5890. Tickets available at Woodland Pharmacy, Shellbrook or South Hill Mall Admin. Office, Prince Albert BLAINE LAKE: St. Andrew’s R.C. Church Trade and Craft Fair on Sat., December 3 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Blaine Lake School Gym. Children’s program 1 p.m. Lunch available. Many unique exhibitors. Admission $2.00 SHELLBROOK/BIG RIVER: Christmas Candlelight Services, Beau “Lac” Funeral Home would like to invite you, your family, and friends To Join Us On Wed., December 7, 2011, 7:00 p.m., Shellbrook Pentecostal Church OR Thurs., December 8, 2011, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Big River. Local ministers participating in services. If you have lost someone you love, the Christmas Season can be a difficult time. Lunch and fellowship following the services. For more information call: Beau “Lac” Funeral Home 306-747-2828 or 306-4692277. Everyone Welcome. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Kinette Annual Cookie Sale on Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shellbrook Legion Hall. Lots Of Delicious Homemade Christmas Cookies. Pay by the pound. Bring your own containers.
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