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NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Construction is currently taking place on Grid 684 between Highway 303 and Township Road 502.  In

order to accommodate construction efforts, the R.M. of Eldon No.471 plans to close this segment of road to

traffic on the following dates and times:

• Saturday, June 10 from 6pm to 11pm

• Sunday, June 11 from 6pm to 11pm

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GOPHER CONTROL PROGRAM

In accordance with provincial regulation, strychnine will no longer be available for sale after March 4, 2022 and all product purchased must be used by March 4, 2023.­ 

The Gopher Control Program has been created to provide financial assistance for the control of Northern pocket gophers as well as Richardson's, Franklin's and thirteen lined ground squirrels.  Program funding is cost shared (up to 50%) for registered pest control products and up to $125 for raptor platforms and nest boxes.  To make a claim, fill out a claim form, include receipts and submit to the R.M. office before July 31, 2023 or contact the R.M. office for more information.

BURNING PERMITS 

The Maidstone Waseca and District Fire Board has removed the full fire ban.However, due to dry conditions the department is still requesting a PARTIAL FIRE BAN effected May 29, 2023. The R.M. of Eldon No.471 will not be issuing burning permits at this time. The Provincial Interactive Fire Bans Map shows the most recent fire bans in Saskatchewan. 

SASKATCHEWAN ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (SAMA)

“Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) is responsible for the property assessments in the RM of Eldon.  An appraiser from SAMA will be in the RM for a day or two in February conducting annual maintenance field inspections in the RM in order to update the assessment roll.  The inspections will be at properties where a change in assessment value may occur, such as those properties with new dwellings, garages, sheds, decks, additions to dwellings, etc., as well as removal of buildings or assessable structures.  The appraiser only needs to do an EXTERIOR inspection in order to obtain the dimensions/size, class & condition of the structure in question.  If the property owner is not at home, the appraiser will leave a door hanger with his attached business card.  The SAMA appraiser will have the proper identification marked on his vehicle, as well as carrying an identification card.  Individual appointments will not be made at this time as it slows the inspection process.  SAMA wants to be proactive by notifying property owners our intention to complete an EXTERIOR inspection only of your property, while keeping in mind the safety of the public and our staff”.

LOCAL TAX TOOLS VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/embed/S5OYo5urviE

PROVINCIAL TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND GRANT PROGRAM

With the funding support of the Government of Saskatchewan, the R.M of Eldon has installed two new LED flashing 'Stop' Signs and two new LED flashing 'Stop Ahead' signs to improve the safety of the intersection at TWP 492 and Waseca Grid 684. 

NEW COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

The RM of Eldon is launching a new communication system to keep ratepayers up to date on the latest municipal and emergency information.  Ratepayers will have the option to receive notifications via text, email, or voice calls.  Use the sign up link below or visit our office to sign up.

SIGN UP HERE

MAIDSTONE WASECA & DISTRICT FIRE BOARD FALSE ALARMS 

 The volunteer members of the Maidstone Waseca & District fire and rescue service area have, in recent years, responded to an increasing number of alarm system false alarm call-outs.  These false alarm call-outs require members to provide an unnecessary response which may remove the member and equipment from being available for a legitimate call-out. The Board for the Maidstone Waseca & District fire and rescue service area have established a False Alarm Fee Policy which will provide a warning to the ratepayer for the first false alarm call-out and a charge of $500.00 for the second false alarm call-out and each successive response thereafter increasing by $500.00. The Board requests that you consult with your alarm system company to first call yourself and/or others in your household before contacting 911.  The Board hopes that these actions will help reduce the number of false alarm call-outs. 

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