DISTRICT OF LAKELAND NO. 521

Serving Emma, Christopher, Anglin & McPhee Lakes, and a portion of the Boreal Forest Region.

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...

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February 2018 Update

The February meeting began with a moment of silence for Tom Burwell. The Councillor for Division 5 passed away suddenly at his home in Saskatoon on January 14. Our thoughts and prayers are with Betty and their family during this very difficult time. February meeting...

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December 2017 / January 2018

December 2017 / January 2018 update: Happy New Year, and best wishes for a healthy and happy 2018! This update will cover the December and January meetings: A modular building has been purchased and placed at the Emma Lake landfill. The building will be used as an...

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November 2017

- Administration will prepare a report regarding expansion of discretionary use for inclusion in the Rural Residential Large Acreage (RR1) zoning. This expansion was initiated by a request for a vehicle repair shop in this zoning area, which prompted a review of the...

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October 2017

- There has been an increase in the number of calls asking for information about what to do if a suspicious vehicle is noticed. Residents can call the Lakeland Protective Services Department at 306.982.4466, or the RCMP (Emma and Christopher Lakes area – Prince Albert...

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September 2017

- Updates were received on several areas; the Boundary Road reconstruction, Bell’s Beach drainage project, road dustproofing, a review of the 2017 assessment appeal process and outcome. The assessment appeal fee will be increased from $100 to $200 per property for...

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August 2017

Thanks to everyone who can out to the District’s 40th anniversary BBQ. The municipal shop was of interest to many and a great location for the event. Thanks as well to the Staff who made the arrangements, provided BBQ services, and cleaned up. Many would like to see...

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July 2017

To begin, the District is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary. In honour of the occasion and as an informal open house for our recently constructed municipal shop, the District will host a bbq on Friday, July 28, from 3 – 6pm at the District shop located just off...

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June 2017

- Waskesiu Wilderness Region representative, Terry Dow, director of sales and marketing and the 2017 Waskawanderer, Brenden Maisonneuve, provided an overview of the 2016 year, and plans for 2017. They have an awesome new mobile app that provides a lot of great...

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May 2017

- Property inspections continues for the clear display of civic addresses. Tickets and warnings have been or will be issued for non-compliance as clear addressing is required for service providers including emergency services. - Representatives of SK Environment...

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March/April 2017

- Testing for Forest Tent Caterpillars has taken place over the past couple of months. While indications show that there may be some caterpillars this summer the projected extent of survival over the winter and subsequently the number of caterpillars throughout the...

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February 2017

Highlights of the Council meeting include: - Bylaw 4-2017 (council procedure) was adopted. - Tenders will be requested for completion of Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for the Anglin Lake, McPhee Lake and Emma Lake landfill sites. - In compliance with...

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