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.
Recent Posts
November 23/2019 Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Report
There has been no evidence of Zebra Mussels in the District of Lakeland for 2019. All the data collected with the Mussel monitoring program (May- September) was sent into the Provincial data base. The design and format for the 2020 Environmental Pamphlets have been put into motion. Possible topics were discussed including the design of a fridge magnet for mail out along with the Environmental pamphlets to all Ratepayer’s with the tax notices in June…
Shoreline At Work – The Natural Edge Program
The Shorelines at Work Demonstration Site is part of the project “Emma Lake Action & Understanding”. The 3,600 ft2 site is located at Emma Lake, north of McIntosh Point along Agnes St. The site is open to the public and embraces natural shorelines while serving as public access for snowmobiling and dock access. Its goal is to promote the benefits of native vegetation along shorelines and to inspire others to plant more native species on their properties. Prior to planting, the site had significant erosion and monoculture grass.
November 2019 Update
Delegations consisted of Anglin Lake Cottage Owners Association regarding playground condition and upgrade, Karen Chad to discuss development of a foundation on a non-conforming dwelling, and an update on the preliminary design report for the wastewater treatment facility upgrades by BCL Engineering Ltd.
Public Notice: Bell’s Beach Replot
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the District of Lakeland No. 521 intends to adopt a bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to close a portion of a municipal street known as Bay Drive and Jacobson Drive, Plan 70PA14531 at Bell’s Beach,...
Public Notice: Elk Ridge
Pursuant to The Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the Organized Hamlet of Elk Ridge intends to become established as the Resort Village of Elk Ridge. A public meeting will be held on November 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the District of Lakeland Council...
October 2019 Update
Prior to the Council Meeting on October 15, a Committee of the Whole meeting was held with two agenda items: A presentation by Seth McNaughton and Brent Friedt regarding the property assessment process followed by Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA). An overview of...
September 2019 Update
The RCMP Community Engagement meeting held on August 30 was attended by approximately 100 people. Both Prince Albert and Waskesiu detachments made presentations, followed by an update on the gang situation in the area and province. This was an excellent opportunity to hear...
Rapid Damage Assessment Course Available
When disaster strikes, Rapid Damage Assessment is critical. Municipalities need trained personnel to assess structural and non-structural conditions for safety of the community and response agencies and to anticipate response and recovery phase needs.