RM of Martin #122

FOR TENDER The RM of Martin invites separate tenders on the following two (2) properties located in the Town of Wapella: MUNICIPAL SHOP (building and lot) 524 3rd Avenue South - Legal Land Description Lot 3, Block 17, Plan 86R23361... - Metal sided Quonset measuring 42 x 72 (3024 ft2) on concrete pad - Constructed in 1981 - Insulated building has a metal interior lining, 2 man doors and a large (18 x 14) overhead door - Heated by natural gas radiant heaters as well as an overhead furnace - 2 piece washroom - Hot water heated with natural gas - Water and Sewer as well as a sump pit connected directly to the sewer - Lot Size 200 ft x 264 ft (1.22 acres) - Tender bidding begins at $100,000 COLD STORAGE SHOP (building and lot) 515 King Street - Legal Land Description Lot 10, Block 14, Plan 37027 Ext 19, Parcel 112591649 - 32 x 52 (1664 ft2) - Pole building on concrete foundation, gravel floor - Non-insulated - Power - One man door and large (12 x 10) overhead door - Constructed in 2008 - Unheated building - No washroom facilities - No water or sewer - Lot Size 66 x 330 (1/2 acres) - Tender bidding begins at $35,000 For more information or to view either building please contact Darcy Jamieson Foreman at 306-435-7725 during office hours Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tenders will be received by the RM of Martin up to 4:00 pm April 10, 2018. The successful tender will have 10 working days to arrange for full payment. Any or the highest tender not necessarily accepted. Each building is sold as is/where is condition. A public opening of tenders will be held at the April regular meeting of Council on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

RM PHONES Once again we are experiencing a phone outage (since the power was off yesterday). As soon as the phones are back working I will update the post.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: I am reaching out to let you know that TransCanadas scholarship applications are open! As a signature program of our Education & Training community investment focus area, we will be awarding more than $600,000 in scholarships to students across North America in 2018. Please help us spread the word to deserving post-secondary students in your area! TransCanada Community Leaders Scholarship 100 scholarships X $1,000 - awarded to students who demonstr...ate a strong commitment to their communities through volunteerism, leadership and other activities. TransCanada Indigenous Legacy Scholarship 50 scholarships X $5,000 awarded to Indigenous students who are studying any academic disciplines. Students will be eligible to receive this scholarship year over year, assuming they remain enrolled. TransCanada Trades Scholarship 150 scholarships X $1,000 awarded to students who are studying trades relevant to the energy industry. Students can answer five quick questions at TCScholarships.com to see if they pre-qualify to apply. The application window will close at 11:59:59 p.m. EST April 15, 2018. Please reach out to me or to [email protected] with any questions. BJ Arnold Manager, Public Affairs Central Canada Public Affairs and Communications [email protected] 34 Terracon Place Winnipeg, MB R2J 4G7 Tel: 204.957.6822 Cell: 204.590.9370 TransCanada.com

OFFICE CLOSURE - ADVANCE NOTICE The offices of the RM Martin and RM of Moosomin will be closed the week of March 12 - 16, 2018 as we are attending the SARM Convention. While we are away at convention AND during the week of March 19 to 23rd the office will remain closed as our offices are receiving extensive office renovations. We will have NO access to phone messages or emails until our office is put back together beginning the week of March 26th. We anticipate that we will h...ave very limited services the week of March 26th and hope to back to full service April 2nd. In regards to road bans - because the office is closed the road bans will be in place when put on by the Province but we will NOT be giving any overweight permits during this period (March 12 26, 2018). Once the office is back in order overweight permits will be issued. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

LAKE BRIDGE IS OPEN The Lake Bridge construction is complete and the bridge is now open! There is loose gravel so caution is recommended. Thank you for your patience during the construction.

OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE Just a reminder that the offices of the RM of Martin and RM of Moosomin will be closed on Friday, February 23rd so that a new electrical service can be installed. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

CORRECTION LINE WELL The well is back up and running!

CORRECTION LINE WELL Just a heads up that the Correction Line Well (located on Twp Road 150 and Rge Road 1333) (SW 02-15-33-W1) is currently not working. We have been working to get it up and running but as of right now it is currently inoperable. I will keep you updated on the progress.

OFFICE CLOSURES NOTICE The RM offices will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of Family Day. The RM office will be closed on Friday, February 23rd due to a power upgrade in the building. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please see some information from Ducks Unlimited. You may be especially interested if you built new fence last year.

Phones are working again.

RM PHONE We are without phone service this morning. SaskTel is aware of the problem with not only our phone but the entire IBS phone system. I will keep you updated once we have phones working. As always you can reach the RM office by email at [email protected]

Lake Bridge Update Obviously the bridge is not complete yet so I thought I better send an update. Due to the cold weather the construction is behind and the updated anticipated completion date is now the end of February.

Water Quality and Livestock Workshop You may be interested in attending this workshop. Please see the poster attached for details on how to register.

Lake Bridge Update The bridge supervisor has told me that the bridge replacement is still running on schedule and SHOULD be finished near the end of January. Therefore we are anticipating a completion date of early February. I will keep you informed as we get nearer the anticipated completion date when the bridge should reopen to traffic.

BEAVER TAILS Please note that effective FEBRUARY 01, 2018 only AUTHORIZED individuals who are DIRECTED by the Council of the RM of Martin to remove beavers from problem areas within the municipality will be paid a beaver bounty. All other beaver tail claims will be denied.

This may be of interest to you. If you are interested in attending please contact Lori Jasper at 306-782-2486 or [email protected] by January 19, 2018.

This may be of interest to some of you.

JUST A REMINDER OF THE DECEMBER OFFICE HOURS The Offices of the RM of Martin and RM of Moosomin will be closed the week of Christmas (December 25th to December 29th inclusive) as well as New Year's Day. Regular office hours of 8:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 4 pm are in effect December 1 to 22nd and resume again January 2nd. Post-dated cheques for December 31st will be processed on January 2nd with a December date. Since the office is closed the last week in December I will ac...cept cheques dated December 31st up to and including January 5th and they will be processed with a December 31st date. Please remember that Internet Banking is an option to make your payments. As well I accept Visa, MasterCard and Debit Cards for your payments. If you have any questions or concerns please call me on my direct line at 306-435-4951. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

DECEMBER OFFICE HOURS The Offices of the RM of Martin and RM of Moosomin will be closed the week of Christmas (December 25th to December 29th inclusive) as well as New Year's Day. Regular office hours of 8:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 4 pm are in effect December 1 to 22nd and resume again January 2nd. Post-dated cheques for December 31st will be processed on January 2nd with a December date. Since the office is closed the last week in December I will accept cheques dated De...cember 31st up to and including January 5th and they will be processed with a December 31st date. Please remember that Internet Banking is an option to make your payments. As well I accept Visa, MasterCard and Debit Cards for your payments. If you have any questions or concerns please call me on my direct line at 306-435-4951. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

LAKE BRIDGE UPDATE Work started on the lake bridge last week. The contractor has started to pound in the piles for the new bridge utilizing the current bridge as its work platform. The road been closed and no traffic is allowed. Even though it appears the old bridge is still in place it is in various stages of deconstruction and only the Contractor is allowed on the bridge. The public is advised to keep out of the construction area (No Trespassing is Allowed) and to use the alternate routes to get in and out of the Moosomin Regional Park.

MOOSOMIN LAKE BRIDGE CLOSURE This is to advise that the Lake Bridge, located at Range Road 1321 (11-13-32-W1) will be CLOSED beginning Monday, November 20th for approximately 12 weeks while the bridge is replaced. Detour Signs will be posted. There will be road closed signs placed at the junction of Grid 709 Moosomin/Kipling Road (Twp Rd 133 and Rge Rd 1321 Lake Road) and also at the junction of Rge Rdg 1321 (Lake Road) and Twp Rd 130 (Township Road). Properties located north... of the bridge will be able to continue to use the Lake Road (Rge Rd 1321). Anyone south of the bridge (including the Moosomin Regional Park) will have go south of the Lake Road (Rge Rge 1321) to Twp Rd 130 (Township Road) and then west to Spring Creek Road (Rge Rd 1323) and then north to reach the Moosomin/Kipling Road or continue south on Rge Road 1321 to Thunder Hill/Flaman Road (Twp Rd 124) or Knob Hill Road (Twp Rd 123) and then east to the #8 Highway. Thank you in advance for your patience during the bridge replacement construction.

Please find below a letter from the new Saskatchewan Health Authority talking about the transition from 12 Health Authorities to 1 which will occur on December 4th

UPDATE ON LAKE ROAD CLOSURE The anticipated start date is now November 20th. I will keep you posted closer to the date.

UPDATE ON LAKE ROAD CLOSURE As you can see the anticipated start date of November 6th has come and gone. The closure was to commence on Monday, November 13th but has been delayed because of material procurement issues. Please watch this site for updated information as it becomes available. When construction starts it is anticipated to take approximately 12 weeks and the Lake Road (Range Road 1321) will be closed in order for the Lake Bridge to be replaced. There will be ro...ad closed signs placed at the junction of Grid 709 Moosomin/Kipling Road Twp Rd 133) and Rge Rd 1321 (Lake Road) and also Rge Rdg 1321 (Lake Road) and Twp Rd 130 (Township Road). Properties located north of the bridge will be able to continue to use the Lake Road (Rge Rd 1321). Anyone south of the bridge (including the Moosomin Regional Park) will have go south of the Lake Road (Rge Rge 1321) to Twp Rd 130 (Township Road) and then west to Spring Creek Road (Rge Rd 1323) and then north to reach the Moosomin/Kipling Road or continue south on Rge Road 1321 to Thunder Hill/Flaman Road (Twp Rd 124) or Knob Hill Road (Twp Rd 123) and then east to the #8 Highway. I will be updating this site closer to the date to confirm the closing of the road and also will advise when the road is re-opened. Thank you in advance for your patience during the bridge replacement construction.

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CP Police Service Emergency Line See Something? Say Something! If you see sparks from a train, a grassfire near the tracks, leaking product from a railcar or have a rail safety concern on or near Canadian Pacific tracks, please report it immediately to the CP Police Service 24 hours a day/365 days a year at 800 716-9132. The number is also posted at all CP level crossings on the yellow sticker.... More information about the CP Police Service is available here: http://www.cpr.ca/en/safety/cp-police-service

DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDES & LIVESTOCK MEDICATIONS Just a reminder that on Tuesday, October 24th between 9 am and 4 pm you may safely dispose of your unwanted agricultural pesticides and/or livestock medications at Sharpe's Soil Service Ltd in Moosomin. There is NO CHARGE for this service. If that date does not work for you on Monday, October 23rd the Hometown Co-Op in Broadview will be accepting these products.

Please SLOW DOWN when passing our graders and workers! For your safety and our workers' safety - this is a reminder that you should be slowing to 60km when passing our graders and workers.

Shelterbelt Tree Program If you are interested in ordering trees from Help International Shelterbelt Tree Program I have the 2018 Spring Planting Tree Order forms in my office. Trees range from 6-24" in size and the price ranges from $1.50/tree if ordering 300+ trees or $2.50/tree if ordering less than 300 trees. There is also a delivery charge of $0.25/tree. If you want more information you can go the Help International website at www.help-international.com Another option for trees is from the SaskPower. Their trees are free and are seedlings but there are eligibility requirements that must be met in order to get the free trees. For more information visit www.saskpower.com and then pick Accounts and Services - Service Requests - Apply for Free Seedlings.

APAS YOUTH LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION The Youth Leadership and Mentorship initiative provides funding to industry associations in Saskatchewan to co-ordinate and support mentorships between young producers and industry leaders. The goals of the initiative are to help young producers gain valuable experience, take advantage of networking opportunities and develop the skills necessary to become a future industry leader. Eligibility Criteria of Producers... Between 18 & 39 years of age as of November 1, 2017 Have clear leadership goals and objectives Be an active agricultural producer who exhibits leadership potential Have land in an APAS Member Rural Municipality Be available from November 2017 to March 2018 Have approximately 12-14 days over the 5 month program dedicated to the leadership program Eligibility Criteria of Mentors Viewed with high regard within the industry Have board and leadership experience Able to commit time to the young producer Highlights Leadership skills development (identify & advance farm issues that matter to you; improve your presentation skills, learn to chair meetings, negotiate, and find solutions, meet other youth producers who share your concerns, expand your professional contact network Mentorship by experienced SK Farm leaders Attend the APAS Annual General meeting Talk with current and previous farm leaders, provincial and federal leaders, and ministers Funding Funding will be based on actual and reasonable costs. All approved travel expenses, including accommodation, meals and mileage, will be reimbursed based on Government of Saskatchewan rates. Receipts of all expenditures must be provided Application To apply for the leadership program, contact APAS office at [email protected], or call Don Ross @ 306-789-7774 ext. 3. There only 5 positions available in the APAS Youth Leadership & Mentorship Program for 2017-18 Space is limited! APAS serves as the general farm voice for agriculture in Saskatchewan

Please SLOW DOWN when passing our graders and workers! For your safety and our workers safety - this is a reminder that you should be slowing to 60km when passing our graders and workers.

ADVANCE NOTICE OF LAKE ROAD CLOSURE This is to serve notice that starting November 6, 2017 for approximately 12 weeks the Lake Road (Range Road 1321) will be closed in order for the Lake Bridge to be replaced. There will be road closed signs placed at the junction of Grid 709 (Moosoming/Kipling Road Twp Rd 133) and Rge Rd 1321 (Lake Road) and also Rge Rdg 1321 (Lake Road) and Twp Rd 130 (Township Road). Properties located north of the bridge will be able to continue to use t...he Lake Road (Rge Rd 1321). Anyone south of the bridge (including the Moosoming Regional Park) will have go south of the Lake Road (Rge Rge 1321) to Twp Rd 130 (Township Road) and then west to Spring Creek Road (Rge Rd 1323) and then north to reach the Moosomin/Kipling Road or continue south on Rge Road 1321 to Thunder Hill/Flaman Road (Twp Rd 124) or Knob Hill Road (Twp Rd 123) and then east to the #8 Highway. I will be sending out an email closer to the date to confirm the closing of the road and also will advise when the road is re-opened. If you have received duplicate copies of this email I apologize in advance. Thank you in advance for your patience during the bridge replacement construction.

FIRE AWARENESS UPDATE The Government of Saskatchewan has lifted the fire ban on crown land.

Fire Awareness Saskatchewan is experiencing severely dry conditions throughout much of the province. These conditions increase the potential risk of fires. On August 31, 2017 an open fire ban was expanded for Crown land and provincial parks, south of the Churchill River. Several municipalities in the province have also put their own bans in place. At this time the RM of Martin does not have a fire ban but if you have Crown land there is a fire ban on those properties... A recent grass fire near Glentworth and northern wildfires reinforces the need for diligence by people living, working or enjoying recreational activities across Saskatchewan during these dry conditions. With harvest finished and hunting season underway, farmers and hunters are reminded to take extra precautions. Carry a fire extinguisher, shovel or other tools in your vehicle. Walk whenever possible. Avoid unnecessary vehicle idling. Mufflers and other parts can get hot enough to start a fire. Keep your vehicle out of tall grass stick to roads and trails. When setting up your camp, pick an area free of tall grass. Hunters are reminded to get landowner permission accessing private land.

DRAINAGE Just a friendly reminder that ALL drainage works need the approval of the Water Security Agency. Visit the Water Security Agency website at www.wsask.ca for the forms that you will need to complete. You may also call the Weyburn office at 306-848-2345 for more information. Water Security will want to see that you have the permission from your neighbours if you are draining onto their property (and that includes the Municipality). Also - the RM of Martin No 122 do...es not accept the unauthorized removal of bush by equipment or fire; drainage; trenching; cutting of roadways; fencing; placement or burial of rocks; disposal of metal, wood, shingles or household waste on municipal: road allowances; right of way; ditches; or property. A written request for work occurring in the municipal: right of way; ditches; and property, MUST BE SUBMITTED to the office a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the anticipated commencement of any planned works. No work may begin until written permission has been granted and received by the applicant. If you proceed with unauthorized work you will be liable to undo the work you have done - at your cost. If you fail to return the land back to the original condition and the Municipality does the work or hires someone to do the work you will be responsible for all costs involved. If you fail to pay the costs will be applied to your taxes.

Just a friendly reminder to lock the doors on your houses, vehicles and property. There has been a rash of vehicles stolen and property stolen not only in town but also in the country.