02/08/2022
RM of GRASSY CREEK NO.78
2022 Newsletter
Tax Payments
All Tax payments must be received in the office on or before the last day of the month in order to receive that month’s discount. If you are paying through your bank ensure that you process payment at least 3 days prior to the end of the month as it usually takes that long for us to receive it. If you are mailing your payment please mail it at least a week before month end. We are happy to receive postdated cheques! If you would like to pay through E-transfer contact the office and we will give you the information required.
Hospital Emergency Closures
AS you may have heard there have been instances of the hospital Emergency Room closures. If you have an emergency it is recommended to call 911 to find out if the hospital that you were planning to go to is open. This could save precious time in an emergency situation!
NEW BUILDING REGULATIONS
As of January 1, 2022, any building that has sleeping quarters will require building permits, this includes houses but may include other farm buildings such as a shop with a suite attached. These buildings were exempt on farms until now but with the new regulations the municipality is required to issue building permits for these structures. Other farm buildings are still exempt. For more information contact the office.
Another new regulation is the requirement of Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation – New Rules Effective July 1, 2022
- Every building that contains a residential occupancy is required to have smoke alarms installed inside each bedroom, in the bedroom corridor, and each storey without a bedroom. These smoke alarms are permitted to be battery operated. Ifthe building was constructed before June 6, 1988, then the batteries used for the smoke alarms must be 10-year batteries (see photo attached for example of 10-year battery alarm).
- Every building that contains a residential occupancy is required to have a carbon monoxide alarm installed inside each bedroom ORwithin 5 m (16’) of each bedroom door. These carbon monoxide alarms are permitted to be battery operated. Ifthe building was constructed before October 1, 2009, for homes built after this the batteries used for the carbon monoxide alarms must be 10-year batteries (see photo attached for example of 10-year battery alarm).
What does this mean for owners?
If your residence is missing smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarms in the locations listed above, then as the owner it is your responsibility to install the missing alarms.
The municipality and building officials, are not required to enter every property to ensure that these alarms are installed. However, when a building official does enter the building for other reasons (building permit related), then due diligence by verifying the installation will be completed.
There is now a new product as an alternative to Strychnine for the management/ reduction of gophers!
The Ministry of Agriculture performed a strychnine alternative study in the RM of Maple Creek No. 111 this spring. They are still waiting for the official approved study results. James Tansey, provincial specialist, insect/pest management production technology, has approved the following message to be sent regarding the study. “Zinc Phosphide products, Burrow Oat Bait and Rodent Bait found to be as effective as strychnine and less expensive. They are also less prone to leave dangerous residues in dead gophers and are not environmentally persistent.”
Everyone is aware of the extreme infestation of gophers throughout the southwest. We have limited supplies of this product. This bait comes in 20kg (44lb) bags which we are selling at cost to our ratepayers at $126.00/bag. If you are interested in ordering, please contact the RM office at (306) 297-2520.
Age Friendly is a global movement of communities where policies, services, settings and structures support and enable people to age actively.
Home Supports Initiative is working towards assistance for Older Adults who want to age well in their hometown,
This IS Possible!
The RM of Grassy Creek supports this initiative and we encourage you to check out the website for more information. www.skseniorsmechanism.ca and add your personal support.
REMINDERS:
Website – The website is updated regularly, please check it out for current notices and information!
Fire Fighting Coverage Insurance– Ensure that your insurance includes fire fighting fees!! You will be responsible for a maximum of $2,500 for the call out; plus, additional costs for supplies used in callout and mutual aid request(s).
Garbage – The municipality is a member of the Southwest Waste Management Landfill and as such ratepayers are able to take 3 bags of garbage per week or 12 per month, to the landfill at no charge.
Gravel – The RM has signed a multiyear contract with Brightsand Gravel and Aggregate, ratepayers have access to up to 50 yards of ¾” road gravel at the RM price, if you require gravel please contact the office and we will arrange it for you.
Office Information:
Administrator: Kathy Collins
Admin Assistant: Karianne Ross
194 Centre Street (PO Box 400)
Shaunavon SK
S0N 2M0
Phone: (306) 297-2520
Fax: (306) 297-3162
Email rm77.78@sasktel.net
Website: www.rmgrassycreek.com
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00am-12:00pm & 1:00-4:00pm
Council
Reeve: Michael Sutter (306) 297-7586
Division #1: Kelly Fritz (306) 297-8861
Division #2: Audrey Turnbull (306) 297-8588
Division #3: Sean Wilson (306) 297-7001
Division #4: Richard Davis (306) 297-8666
Division #5: Jamie Poppy (306) 297-8837
Please feel free to contact the Reeve, your member of Council, or the office with any questions or concerns.
Council Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9:30am. If you would like to attend to speak to Council, please contact the office a week in advance and we will add you to the agenda.