August 2018 Update

August 2018 update: In addition to the usual summer workload, the Public Works staff have been kept extra busy removing trees, branches and storm debris with approximately 150 loads hauled to the burn pile by District staff alone.  Due to ongoing ratepayer and...

July 2018 Update

The July Council meeting was immediately following the storm which came through portions of the District, Great Blue Heron Provincial Park (primarily Murray Point campground), and the RM of Paddockwood. Thanks is to the Lakeland & District Fire Department and...

June 2018 Update

There are still concerns about bears and wildlife in the residential areas, so the message included in the May update is repeated … as residents and visitors to this natural area that we enjoy, we also need to be aware of how our actions impact the animals who share...

May 2018 Update

A significant number of calls have been received regarding bears throughout the District. As residents and visitors to this natural area that we enjoy, we also need to be aware of how our actions impact the animals who share this space. Things we can do to minimize...

April 2018 Update

The April 9 meeting began with a moment of silence in honour of the Humboldt Broncos accident victims, their families, friends and communities. Staff updates included: SK Environment staff expect to provide a report next month on their work related to FireSmart:...

March 2018 Update

As a result of the Environmental Site Assessment Reports, the Utilities Committee recommended, and Council approved, the following landfill plans strategy: Emma: divert a portion of the waste over the summer to help fill in the McPhee Lake landfill, and then haul the...