Statement from the Town of Balgonie

Town Councillor Kelvin Solie submitted his resignation from Council on February 29, 2024. This will be formally recorded at the March 11, 2024, meeting of Council.

Councillor Solie has been a valuable member of Town Council during his terms of office from 2012-2016, 2016-2020 and 2020-2024. In each election, Kelvin Solie received a majority of the councillor-at-large votes.

His positive approach and good-hearted nature have made him a great advocate for the ratepayers and ambassador for the Town of Balgonie. As a Council member, Kelvin has demonstrated his commitment to the Town of Balgonie in preparing for meetings, asking questions, and offering practical solutions to meet the needs of the community.

He has served most recently as the Town’s Deputy Mayor and has served on the following committees: Finance; Protective Services; Equipment, Maintenance and Engineering; Public Works & Utilities; and, Planning and Development.

During his time on Council, he has been integral in decision making for many large infrastructure projects such as the 2013 Water Project (supply line and reservoir), 2017 Lagoon Expansion, 2019 Administration Building Renovation and additional sanitary sewer improvements from 2020-2022. A strong advocate for emergency services and recreation, Kelvin has been actively involved in making choices which improve our community and enhance its safety. As a resident of this community, he has the reputation of being a friendly, thoughtful and an all-around great guy.

Although he will be missed at the Council table, his friendship with Council, Staff and Volunteer Responders will continue past the work of operating a Town.

Councillor Solie, we thank you for your faithful service to the Town of Balgonie and we send you all the best.

Town of Balgonie, Council, Staff and Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders

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Notice of Preparation of the Assessment Roll

Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Town of Balgonie for the year 2024 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor during normal business hours from 9 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday – February 23 to March 26, 2024.

A Bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the Assessment Notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her Notice of Appeal accompanied by a $75.00 fee for each assessment being appealed, which will be returned if the appeal is successful with:

The Secretary of the Board of Revision
Jeannie Devers, Box 253
Pilot Butte, Sask.  S0G 3Z0
by the 26th day of March, 2024.

Dated this 23rd day of February, 2024.
Karen Craigie, Assessor,
Town of Balgonie, Box 310, D-129 Railway Street E., Balgonie, Sask.  
S0G 0E0

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT BYLAW NO. 459/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF BALGONIE

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT BYLAW NO. 459/2024

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Balgonie intends to adopt a Bylaw, under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 374/2014, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT:

The proposed Bylaw will:

  • Exempt certain uses, such as fences and accessory buildings 9.3 square metres (100 square feet) or less in area, from development permit requirements.
  • Reduce the minimum front yard setback in the R2-Residential Multiple Dwelling District from 6.0 metres (19.69 feet) to 5.0 metres (16.40 feet).

REASON FOR THE AMENDMENT:

The reason for the amendment is to clarify permit application requirements for accessory uses and accommodate a proposed residential development in the R2-Residential Multiple Dwelling District.

PUBLIC INSPECTION:

Any person may inspect the Bylaw at the Town of Balgonie Municipal Office Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost at the Municipal Office.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Council will hold a public hearing to receive submissions on the proposed Bylaw on February 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Balgonie Council Chambers. Council will also consider written submissions received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing. For further information, please contact the Municipal Office at 306-771-2284.

Issued at the Town of Balgonie, this January 12, 2024.

Signed:
Karen Craigie, Administrator

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT BYLAW NO. 459/2024


Customer Portal

Dear Residents:

The Town of Balgonie is excited to implement a NEW Customer Portal Platform that will provide all Residents with the ability to view balances owing on Utilities, Taxes and/or Accounts Receivable. Residents will also have the ability to view notices, invoices, and receipts sent by the Town Office.

We attached letters to the Utility Notices for the January to March 2024 billing. In the letter, you will find YOUR Customer Number, and if you are already signed up to receive E-notices, we listed the Email address we have on file. If you are NOT currently signed up to receive E-notices, you will be required to supply us with an Email address to register. Please contact the office to update this information if necessary.

Once you have your Customer Number and Email address registered with the Town Office, please use the web address below to register for your Town of Balgonie – Customer Portal Account.

https://portal.townofbalgonie.ca/login

We are excited about this new platform because it will give residents access to their own accounts at any time, to check account balances, view current bills and other information.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Town Office at 306-771-2284.

Thank you,

Karen Craigie
Administrator


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