Highlights from September 11, 2017 Council Meeting
Friends of Kinsmen Park representative Tammy Anderson-Jackson attended Council’s September 11 meeting to provide an update on the local non-profit committee’s plan for Kinsmen Park, which includes construction of The Shack. The proposed new building will replace the existing ice shack and will house a concession, heated dressing room, and both heated and unheated storage rooms. Anderson-Jackson said the project will be funded by donations and is expected to be under construction by spring 2018.
Four Kindersley volunteers were formally recognized for their contributions by Molson Canadian after being nominated in the beer company’s A Taste of Who We Are volunteer recognition campaign. Roxanne Atkinson, Cheryl Glass, and Councillor Shaun Henry were each presented with a custom made and engraved wooden Molson crate containing branded beer glasses. A fourth recipient, Judy Lavoie, was unable to attend the presentation to receive her crate.
Council acknowledged the efforts of the newly formed Kindersley Community Service Group, and in particular, the Chase the Ace initiative the group is undertaking as a fundraiser for the indoor aquatic facility. Mayor Rod Perkins thanks the Community Services Group, which represents several established community organizations from the Kindersley service area, and was formed for the intent of assisting with and supporting projects that enhance the well-being of the community.
Council defeated a motion to waive the cost of metered water consumption by the Kindersley Slo-Pitch Association for land located adjacent to the Regional Park campground.
Council approved applications for discretionary use home-based businesses at 107 7th Avenue West and 200 7th […]
Officials Celebrate Sod-Turning for Regional Landfill
Officials of Western Regional Landfill Inc. (WRLI) and its participating municipalities, and Loraas Environmental Services Ltd. gathered west of Kindersley to celebrate the official sod-turning of the new regional landfill project.
Loraas has entered into an agreement with WRLI to construct and operate the new landfill, which will replace the existing Kindersley landfill that is nearing the end of its useful life. Nineteen municipalities are partnering to fund the $3.75 million project on a per capita basis.
The Town of Kindersley is the largest of the municipalities and will assume 46 percent ($1,664,996.58) of the total cost. The Town of Kerrobert is the second largest partner, while many of the other participating rural and urban municipalities serve populations of less than 500.
As part of the landfill project, a new primary all-season grid road will be constructed within the RM of Kindersley leading south from Highway 7 to the landfill site. This road is scheduled to be complete by October 1. Brydon Construction was contracted to do this work and representatives were also in attendance at the sod-turning to celebrate the project.
Operation of the new regional landfill is scheduled to begin in 2018.
Background
Development of a regional landfill is a multi-municipal initiative that began in 2013. The project was motivated by a need to replace Kindersley's existing landfill, which is nearing the end of its lifespan. Nineteen (19) municipalities are partnering in the Western Regional Landfill Inc. (WRLI) project, each contributing on a per capita basis.
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Construction of Regional Landfill Project Ready to Begin
Officials of the Western Regional Landfill Inc. (WRLI) are celebrating the start of construction for the new regional landfill with a sod-turning ceremony scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 30, 2017.
A total of 18 municipalities throughout west central Saskatchewan are partnering in this regional project at an overall budget of $3.75 million. The Town of Kindersley is the largest of the municipalities and will assume 46 percent ($1,664,996.58) of the total cost. The Town of Kerrobert is the second largest partner, while many of the other participating rural and urban municipalities serve populations of less than 500.
“This is a very significant undertaking for Kindersley and surrounding region, and a great example of regional cooperation by all involved,” said WRLI president Curtis Sackville. “I am proud of what we have accomplished and very excited about the economic and environmental benefits the new landfill will bring to our region.”
At its August 14 Regular Meeting, Kindersley Town Council approved a resolution to enter into a land purchase agreement with WRLI for a portion of land within the Rural Municipality of Kindersley, which will be the site of the new landfill. The land is adjacent to Teo Lake, approximately 7 miles west of Kindersley.
The WRLI Executive Board announced this week that the construction agreement with Loraas Environmental Ltd. has been executed and work is set to begin immediately. As part of the project, a new primary grid road will be constructed within the RM of Kindersley leading south from Highway 7 to the landfill […]
Highlights from August 14, 2017 Council Meeting
Resident Jason Hankewich appeared before Council to discuss the creation of an outdoor basketball court in Elks Park adjacent to the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Council and Administration both expressed support for the project and a resolution was passed for Administration to work with Hankewich to inform and solicit support from residents in the immediate area and to address any concern prior to construction. The basketball court will be paid for by private donations. Council requested that Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Bernie Morton report back to Council on the project at Council’s next meeting in September.
Kindersley Slo-Pitch Association member Kurt Wagner was the second delegation to the meeting, updating Council on the association’s plan for proposed upgrades to the ball diamonds. Wagner was encouraged to work closely with the Kindersley Regional Park in future planning as the land on which the slo-pitch diamonds are located falls within the park authority’s jurisdiction.
Council directed Administration to waive the non-primetime ice rental fees applied to the Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers for the 2017-18 season; and to apply a rate of $900 plus GST per regular season game held in the West Central Events Centre during the 2017-18 season.
Mayor Rod Perkins and the CAO were directed by resolution to enter into the formal Land Purchase Agreement with Western Regional Landfill Inc. for land within the Rural Municipality of Kindersley pertaining to the construction of the new regional landfill west of Kindersley.
Due to lack of recent participation and interest, Council resolved to terminate the Recreation […]
Highlights from July 17, 2017 Council Meeting
Resident Brent Bacon addressed Council to share his concern about the lack of local representation on the Development Appeals Board. Gord Krismer and Associates were appointed to serve as the Town’s current Development Appeals Board in 2015 after attempts to recruit new local members were unsuccessful. Council said the current appointment is working well but expressed a willingness to advertise for local members to form the board once the board’s terms expires on December 31, 2017.
Council authorized the Town’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services to serve as the Owner’s Advisor for the design build of the Western Regional Landfill Project.
Council approved the discretionary use for offices at 1302 5th St East. The approval was on the condition that no written submissions from assessed property owners within the 75 metre boundary are received prior to 4:00 pm July 19, 2017 as per a notification requirement in the Zoning Bylaw 04-14. The discretionary use must also comply with the Development Standards of Discretionary Use in the Zoning Bylaw.
Approval was also given for a home-based business for the residence of 915B 1st Street East. This approval was given on the basis of identical conditions that no written submissions from assessed property owners within the 75 metre boundary are received prior to 4:00 pm July 19, 2017 and compliance with the Development Standards of Discretionary Use. The applicant must also obtain a Town of Kindersley business license from the town prior to operation, and for every subsequent year […]
Fill the Pool Campaign Launches
Having commemorated the sod-turning for Kindersley’s new indoor aquatic centre on July 5, Council is now set to focus efforts on obtaining sponsorship and donations for the $6.6 million project.
The Fill the Pool Campaign will officially launch on Monday, July 10 and will offer a variety of options for businesses and individuals to make financial contributions to the indoor aquatic centre. Naming rights and sponsorship opportunities exist for the building itself as well as the pool components and other equipment contained within.
The 21,000 ft2 facility will boast a Junior Olympics-size 6-lane pool, a 2500 ft2 leisure pool, hot tub, 150 ft waterslide, rock climbing wall, party rooms, and outdoor patio, among other features. Construction is scheduled to be complete for the pool to be operational by October 2018.
Listing of Sponsorship Opportunities
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