DISTRICT OF LAKELAND NO. 521
Serving Emma, Christopher, Anglin & McPhee Lakes, and a portion of the Boreal Forest Region.
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We are located in the heart of Saskatchewan lake country, serving the residents in and around Emma, Christopher, Anglin, and McPhee Lakes. The municipality is only 15 kilometers wide and 50 kilometers long, beginning at Christopher Lake and extending north to Timber Cove.
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“Bear Smart” Community Plan
This “Bear Smart” community program was mentioned in the July council meeting. It is written in the context of bear management in British Columbia. Bear management in British Columbia has different variables to consider; bear population and species are different. Still, the information presented is useful when considering the Lakeland area.
Firesmart in 2020
The Lakeland area is special because of its remaining wilderness - to live amid this forest, alongside its wildlife, is a privilege. But being in these woods comes with an inherent risk of wildfire. Anyone who spent time in the area during the summer of 2015 will remember the...
ATV Licencing FAQ
The District of Lakeland and Great Blue Heron Provincial Park are now licencing ATVs. This licencing system includes only vehicles identified under The All Terrain Vehicles Act as ATV’s including restricted use motorcycles, mini-bikes, all terrain cycles. Please refer to the...
June 2020 Update
As of the June meeting, the District will:
Prepare for limited opening of the office to the public in compliance with provincial guidelines around social distancing. Staff will continue to respond through electronic means and scheduled appointments.
The Emma Lake transfer station will accept sorted materials at no charge (at the discretion of the transfer station attendant) and open on Sundays during June.
Continue to monitor and adhere to provincial guidelines regarding social distancing, group gathering restrictions, and re-opening of public facilities such as parks, playgrounds and beaches.
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May 2020 Update
The May 11th meeting agenda and supporting documents are posted under the Council (Meeting Agendas) tab. The June 8 meeting will include a public hearing (conference call access) related to the rezoning amendments and business license bylaws for the retail sale of cannabis. As...
April 2020 Update
As of the April 20 meeting, the District will:
continue closure of the office to the public with staff responding to business requests through electronic means;
move the Emma Lake transfer station bins from the temporary location at the Shop back to the original site, with no charge for sorted disposal of materials;
monitor and adhere to provincial guidelines regarding social distancing for all staff, group gathering restrictions, and closure of public facilities such as washrooms, parks and playgrounds.
Special Council Update – Response to COVID-19
Council and the Administrator are in communication and meet as required regarding the COVID-19 situation. We recognize that these are stressful times for our residents, staff and the population at large. Provision of services within the municipality need to be balanced with overall health and safety.