Council Votes in Favour of New Pool Construction

Council will continue to focus efforts on the fundraising and the eventual construction of a new pool after defeating a motion Monday night to refurbish Kindersley’s existing 40-year-old swimming pool instead building a new.The decision followed a lengthy discussion during which Council evaluated the potential costs along with the life expectancy of a refurbished pool and determined that a new and structurally sound pool with a longer life expectancy would be a more financially sound and long-term investment for Kindersley.Several delegates addressed Council at the June 27 Regular Meeting and Administration provided a detailed report explaining options to provide interim aquatic [...]

Highlights from July 18, 2016 Council Meeting

The new Traffic Bylaw (Bylaw 12-16) was given final reading and adopted by Council, with an amendment to Section 63, which relates to bicycle helmet use. The Bylaw, which goes into effect immediately, now states that helmet use if mandatory only for persons 14 years or age and under.Council rescinded its first reading resolution of Bylaw 08-16, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw, in order for additional amendments to be added for Council’s review. Bylaw 08-16 will be brought back to Council for first reading in August and a public hearing will be held after that time.Resident Lloyd Griffith expressed [...]

Highlights of August 15, 2016 Council Meeting

Resident Chris Douglas addressed Council to request cost sharing with the Town for the installation of a second water line to a newly constructed residential duplex.Council directed Administration to work with the Province of Saskatchewan and local insurance brokers to whom uninsurable property damage claims have been submitted due to recent rainfall in order to determine the Town of Kindersley's eligibility to be designated as an assistance area under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP).Council directed Administration to waive the $40 Temporary Road Closure Permit fee for the Goose Festival parade.Council approved the payment of invoices related to renovations at the [...]

Highlights from September 12, 2016 Council Meeting

Council adopted Bylaw 14-16, which amended various sections of Bylaw 03-14 (known as the Official Community Plan) that relate to service fees.Council also adopted Bylaw 08-16, which amends the Zoning Bylaw 04-14 with a variety of new and revised definitions, as well as a new section pertaining to the regulation of shipping containers (sea cans.)Council acknowledged its disappointment at the Minister of Government Relations' decision to deny Kindersley city status, insisting that the Ministry's guidance over the past two years suggested full support for the application. A formal invitation will be extended to the Minister to attend Council to discuss further.A [...]

Multiple Candidates Vying for Spot on Council

Nominations for Town Council have closed as of 4 p.m., September 21, 2016.The candidates nominated for Town Council can be found by clicking hereThere are 2 candidates running for Mayor, and 12 candidates running for Councillor.Voters will elect 1 Mayor, and 6 Councillors.Election Day is Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm. Voting will take place at Elizabeth School, 200 5th Avenue East.One Advance Poll will be held on Thursday, October 13 from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Kindersley Town Office, 106 5th Avenue East.For more information, visit www.kindersley.ca/towncouncil/elections.

Highlights from September 26, 2016 Council Meeting

Kindersley Minor Ball President Chad Miller was the first delegation to the Council meeting, providing an update on the organization's season, plans for future renovation and seeking feedback on the Minor Ball committee's hope to begin generating advertisement revenue, all of which would be redirected back into capital improvements at the ball fields.Elyse Moss and Tammy Anderson-Jackson, representing the Friends of Kinsmen Park (FOKP), addressed Council to provide an update on the community group's activities and to seek Council's support in renovating the outdoor rink at Kinsmen Park with the intention of having it in operation for winter 2016-17.Council directed Administration [...]

Highlights from October 11, 2016 Council Meeting

Kindersley Rodeo Committee President Tyler Ritchie addressed Council to provide on update on the 2016 Indoor Rodeo and to discuss initial plans for next year’s event.Council proclaimed October 9-15, 2016 as Fire Prevention Week in acknowledgement of the excellent service provided by the Kindersley Fire Brigade and to support fire prevention efforts throughout Canada. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.”Bylaw 16-16, an updated Anti-Bullying Bylaw, was adopted by Council with more specific references relating to Internet and cyber bullying, as well as terminology provided by the Province to align with provincial [...]

Increased Voter Turnout in Advance Poll

A total of 169 votes were cast in the October 13 Advance Poll, an increase of 59 percent over the last municipal election Advance Poll in 2012.Returning Officer Bernie Morton indicated that voter turnout was steady throughout the day but particularly during the first four hours. Polls opened at 12:00 pm at the Kindersley Administration Office, and 120 votes had already been cast by 4:30 pm.“It’s encouraging to see that voter turnout has increased when compared to the 2012 Municipal Election Advance Poll,” said Morton. “We hope for an even stronger showing on Election Day, October 26, and I encourage everyone [...]

Highlights from October 20, 2016 Special Meeting of Council

Highlights from October 25, 2016 Council Meeting

Council approved funding for 16 projects through the Community Grant program, totaling $10,107.25. The grant, which was established by Council in 2013, received its highest intake of applications this year, and will result in the full distribution of the $15,000 budgeted in 2016 for the program. The following organizations will receive funding:West Central Crisis Centre, $274.01Kindersley Chamber of Commerce, $750 (Goose Festival Parade)Kindersley Chamber of Commerce, $73.66 (K-Town Shakedown)K.A.W.S. Animal Rescue, $453.38Kindersley Composite School SLC, $595Pathway to Wellness, $750Kindersley Klippers, $750Kindersley Pool Fundraising Committee, $750Whirls & Twirls, $750Kindersley Antique Treshing Club, $750Royal Canadian Legion 57, $750Spokes Family Resource Centre, [...]