2016 Budget Holds Mill Rate to 2015 Level

The Council-approved 2016 Budget keeps the mill rate unchanged for 2016 and sets aside money for future capital projects including the aquatic centre and fire hall.Council approved the mill rate of 15.35 at its May 24 Regular Meeting of Council, recognizing the need to balance long-term planning with sensitivity to current economic pressures.While the Budget approved, in principle, in December 2015 reflected a 3 percent tax increase (2 percent for the Stats Canada rate of inflation for Saskatchewan and 1 percent for capital projects), the approved 2016 Budget absorbs these added costs without any increase.Assessment valuations, operational efficiencies, and a change [...]

Highlights from June 13, 2016 Council Meeting

Chamber of Commerce president Tom Morris addressed Council to provide an update on the organization’s activities, which Morris indicated would include a name change to Kindersley and District Chamber of Commerce in the near future. Morris, also a member of the Kindersley Rotary Club, shared some of the recent activities of the Club, specifically the Los Amigo project, which provides emergency response vehicles to communities in Mexico.Council had a lengthy discussion about whether to refurbish the existing swimming pool with the intent of re-opening by spring 2017 or to proceed with building a new facility with construction starting by 2020. Council [...]

Highlights from the June 27, 2016 Council Meeting

Following a lengthy discussion regarding the Kindersley pool and the present and future need for an aquatic facility, Council defeated a motion to refurbish the existing swimming pool and will instead continue to focus efforts on the construction of a new pool. This decision followed several delegations earlier in the evening during which a variety of representatives offered input about the options facing Council related to refurbishment of the existing 40-year-old pool versus construction of a new outdoor or indoor pool.Members of the Pool Fundraising Committee shared the committee’s mandate since it was formed in 2014. Spokesperson Michelle German stated the [...]

New Traffic Bylaw 12-16 Given First Reading

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 [...]