TOWN OF CHURCHBRIDGE NOTICE
Crime Watch Opportunity
"Rural Crime Watch is a community driven, community led, police supported Crime Prevention, Crime Reduction collaborative program.Volunteers would have a vested interest in their community; they share the common goal of safe homes and a safe community."
The Town of Churchbridge and surrounding communities are seeking residents who are interested in joining a Rural Crime Watch Group. The resident would have to get a criminal record check, but it would be free of charge. A membership fee may be determined at a later date, depending on funds received for the program.
The time commitment is minimal, but the benefit is huge for communities! The RCMP would inform the Rural Crime Watch group when there is criminal activity in the area.
To be a part of the Rural Crime Watch group, a resident must have a smart phone to access the apps required for the program. If you are interested please contact the Town Office at (306) 896-2240 or email churchbridge@sasktel.net to sign up. Click here for more information.
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Nominate a Volunteer
Recipients are nominated by their peers, schools or their communities. Because volunteer work can sometimes go unnoticed, Cathay Wagantall would like to again bring attention to deserving volunteers in our constituency this spring.
With that, please click here for the nomination form. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 15, 2019.
Please contact (306) 782-3309 (office), (306) 521-0642 (cell), or email cathay.wagantall.c1b@parl.gc.ca for more information.
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National Flag Day
National Flag of Canada Day is February 15, 2019. Let's honour our iconic flag! Celebrate the #CanadianFlag across the country!
Take a selfie with the Flag! Post a photo with the flag and tag your friends on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Be part of the celebrations: Organize a flag-raising ceremony, share a picture with the profile filiter, share the video, or create a human Canadian flag.
Don't forget to post your picture with the hashtag #CanadianFlag.
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Potashville Music Festival
The Festival will be held in Langenburg for the 2019 year. The Festival Dates are as follows:
March 11-12 Band & Guitar
March 13-14 Piano
March 15 Voice & Speech Arts
March 18- 7:00 p.m. Potashville Music Festival Final Concert and Awards Gala
Entry Secretary- Jo-anne Roulston, Box 967, Langenburg, SK, S0A 2A0, (306) 743-2862, roulstonfarms@xplornet.com
Entries must be in the hands of the Entry Secretary on January 31, 2019. Additional information can be found on our Potashville Music Festival Facebook page or on the SMFA website.
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Youth Scholarship
Opportunity
Junior Citizen of the Year Scholarship
For over the past four years The Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association, in partnership with SaskPower and with the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, have recognized the youth of Saskatchewan through the Junior Citizen of the Year Award.
These prestigious awards are given to youth who:
~Have a positive lifestyle
~Have had the ability to overcome life's challenges
~Have a strong sense of caring and responsibility
~Are dedicated to community and school
~Inspire others
~Are between the ages of 8 to 18
This year four deserving youth will receive $3000 bursaries to use towards their post-secondary education.Visit www.swna.com for further information and nomination forms. Nominations close March 31, 2019.
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Change of Hours
Until further notice, the Churchbridge Library will be open from 12- 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. Regular winter hours apply for all other days. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Winter 2019 Newsletter Corrections
The Craving Change Workshop in Langenburg and the Arena Trivia Night on the list of events schedule have been cancelled.
The Arena Tournament dates have also changed, the NEW dates are as follows:
~Novice Jan 19-20
~Pre-novice Feb 1-2
~Atom Feb 9-10
~Old Imperials Feb 15-16
The Newsletter is available under "Quick Links." This newsletter will be mailed out to every resident with utility bills. For any resident who does not receive this newsletter with a utility bill, feel free to stop by the Town Office for a copy. Thank you.
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Job Opportunity
Churchbridge Housing Authority is seeking services of a contracted caretaker for a portfolio of 24 Senior Social, 18 Affordable, and 3 Family Social Housing Units.
The successful vendor will provide grounds keeping and maintenance services. The contractor must have excellent communication skills, be able to work collaboratively and with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
Please contact Linda Reetz, at (306) 896-7490 or (306) 896-2877 for more information. The deadline for submissions is January 23, 2019.
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Newspaper Opportunity
Our local and very popular newspaper, The Four Town Journal, serving Langenburg, Churchbridge, Bredenbury, Saltcoats and surrounding area is looking for new owners.
Bill and Lynda Johnston are planning to retire on July 31, 2019. Please spread this information. Otherwise our local newspaper may be closing.
For more information, please contact Bill Johnston at (306) 743-2617 or at fourtown@sasktel.net.
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Cell Phone Listing
Register your cell phone for FREE with Care Printing & Publishing Inc. Your phone number would be listed in your local phone book. Visit www.cellregistry.ca for more information or call (306) 946-4027.
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Flushing Awareness
If you use baby wipes, feminine hygiene wipes or diapers, please do not flush these products down the toilet.
They block our sewer lines and could cause damage to your home or someone else's when the sewer backs up. Note: It costs between $5000- $10,000 to replace a lift station pump.
Please help us reduce risk and cost!
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Sharing of the Newsletter
Just a reminder for landlords to share the newsletter (which was enclosed with the Utility Bill) with their tenants. The list of acceptable items for recycling and garbage can be found by clicking the links below:
~Recycling
~Garbage
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Water Treatment System Announcement
New Building Canada Fund- Small Communities Fund (SCF) will provide the Town of Churchbridge with a Water treatment system upgrade in the amount of $2.245 million. Councillor Russ Thies was on hand for the announcement made in Saskatoon Tuesday, Sept 11.
The project will be completed in 2.5 years and includes:
• Construct approx. 140 m2 building expansion, reservoir upgrades, approx. 12 L/s Reverse Osmosis unit, drainage upgrades, electrical room, backup generator, and all associated works.
• Wells: modifications and upgrades as needed including review by hydro geologist, pump replacement and electrical upgrades.
• Building expansion: confirm structural capacity, construct new building expansion complete with HVAC system, electrical system upgrade, modify existing building, and other associated works.
• Reservoir Upgrades: reservoir structure modifications as necessary to suit the membrane treatment unit and upgrades to the level control system.
• Drainage upgrades: upgrades to drainage within the WTP if determined to be practical during design.
• Reverse Osmosis Unit: treatment unit (including pre-treatment if necessary) and control system including integration of WTP plant controls.
• Backup Generator: Installation of standby power generation.
• Electrical Room: Separated room for electrical equipment including new power distribution equipment, motor control, and all associated works.
• Sewage Pumping Station and Sewage Lagoon capacity review.
• Engineering, Geotechnical investigation, and Hydro geological review.
For the news releases, click below:
~ CTV News
~ Government of Saskatchewan
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Cat Issues
The Town office continues to receive complaints about CATS running at large.
According the Town Bylaw (h) Every Owner or Keeper shall ensure that their cat(s) is not being a nuisance or running at large. For more details see: http://www.churchbridge.com/office/bylaws/2015-012_Cat.pdf
Be a responsible cat owner and a good neighbour: Spay or neuter your cat; have your cat tattooed and register, microchip implanted, or wear identification bearing your name and telephone number; keep your cat indoors, in an outdoor, enclosed cat run, on a harness or leash, or under continual supervision.
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