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Author: RM 139

2024 Municipal Elections UPDATE

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

Whereas, Elizabeth Kramer, nominated for the office of Reeve, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on November 13th, 2024.

Whereas, Grace Potter, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division 1, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on November 13th, 2024.

Whereas, Craig Todd, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division 3, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on November 13th, 2024.

Whereas, Thomas Bucheler, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division 5, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on November 13th, 2024.

Dated this 11th day of October 2024.

Jeanette Kerr, Returning Officer

General elections for each office are held every four years.  Rural municipalities holds an election for selected divisions every two years; however, each council member holds office for a four-year term.

Monday, November 9th, 2026 elections will be held for Councillors representing even-numbered division in rural municipalities.

 

Certification of Tax Notice Mailing

Certification of Tax Notice Mailing in accordance with

Section 269 of The Municipalities Act

I hereby certify that the 2024 tax notices for the Municipality of Gull Lake No. 139 were mailed on July 26th, 2024 from the Canada Post Office in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan.

Dated at Gull Lake Municipal Office, 1184 Conrad Avenue, Gull Lake, Saskatchewan S0N 1A0 on the 26th day of July, 2024.

Jeanette Kerr, RMA

Administrator

RM FIRE BAN IS ON – Effective July 12, 2024

A fire ban as been issued effective immediately that prohibits open burning, fireworks, backyard fire pits, cooking stoves, BBQ’s and smokers that use wood or briquettes and includes controlled burns of any kind. The RM Penalty Bylaw will be enforced on any incompliance.  Fire Bans are enforceable under Bylaw No. 181-24 A Bylaw Respecting Fire Restrictions (Fire Ban). 

Jeanette Kerr, Administrator

Fire Control Burn Phone Number

If you are wondering if your RM is under a Fire Ban please call the Fire Control Burn Centre at 1-866-404-4911.   Thank you.

Policy 800 Fiscal Services

This Section speaks to the RM Fiscal transparency and responsibilities to their Ratepayers.  These policies encompass revenues, expenses, Five Year Plan, accounting and reporting of tangible capital assets and Asset Management.

Policy 600 Environmental Development Services

As per Bylaw 162-20 Official Community Plan, Section 2.5.2 states, “The RM will provide for a mix and range of development including agriculture, commercial, and recreation in order to promote economic development opportunities”.

Section 7.1 states, “Council acknowledges the significant important of the resources industry such as pipelines, oil and gas well as supporting infrastructure and will encourage opportunity where those resources are located”.

Policy 600-1 is the Commercial Development Policy for new businesses developing in the RM.

Policies 600-2 to 600-5 are guidelines for the Oil and Gas Industry. As well, please see related Policies in Section 400-29 to 400-32 as a guide for pipeline, power poles and approaches.

Also note, there is a minimum of 200 feet set back from the center of the road allowance for all above ground structures.