On October 12, 2024, White Butte RCMP received a report of a chemical spill on Highway #46.

Investigation determined a semi hauling a belly dump style of trailer left a business on the Service Road in Balgonie. While driving south on Highway #46, then continuing on to Highway #1 toward Winnipeg, the semi spilled fertilizer it was hauling. The semi did not stop at the scene of the spill.

The Balgonie Fire Department, Ministry of Highways, Ministry of Environment and Regina Bypass responded to – and are managing – the spill and clean-up, and were responsible for the closure of the highway that resulted from the spill. Any questions on these matters can be directed to the appropriate agency.

White Butte RCMP is now investigating whether there is a criminal element to the spill, including gathering information about the vehicle driver’s failure to stop after the spill and determining whether the resulting cost of clean-up constitutes mischief. 

The vehicle and driver have not been identified at this time. 

White Butte RCMP is asking members of the public for assistance. If you saw the semi spilling fertilizer on Highway #46 between 5:15 and 5:45 a.m. on October 12, or if you potentially captured security or dashcam footage of it, contact White Butte RCMP by dialling 310-RCMP. 

Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

RCMP White Butte RCMP asks members of the public for assistance identifying semi

Balgonie Community in Co-operation with
Tumbleweed Theatre presents

Directed By: Tara Little

Adult Comedy

November 1, 2, 8 & 9, 2024

$50/ticket Box office: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Balgonie Multiplex 9:00am – 11:00am

Numbers will be passed out at 6:00am
Leaving a vehicle unattended overnight does not hold your spot in line.
Tickets available at the Town office after October 21, 2024

“Hurry Hard was commissioned and developed by Lighthouse Festival Theatre. Lighthouse Festival Theatre produced the premiere production in July 2019 (directed by Sarah Phillips). Hurry Hard is produced by permission of the Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.MQlit.ca”

Poster

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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF BALGONIE
NOTICE OF DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATION

In accordance with Section 55 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, the Council of the Town of Balgonie hereby gives notice that an application for a discretionary use has been received and will be considered by Council. The details are as follows:

Description of the Proposed Discretionary Use: The applicant has applied to move an RTM (Ready-to-Move) home onto a full basement. The intended use of the building is to be used as a residence. See map below.

Under the Town of Balgonie’s Zoning Bylaw No. 374/2014

Legal Land Description: Lot 11 and Ptn Lot 12, Block 10, Plan 61950

Zoning: R1

Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, Council Chambers, 129 Railway St. E., to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed development. Written comments regarding the application may be submitted to the Town Office by mail or email. Submissions will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. July 4, 2024.

Issued at the Town of Balgonie this 14th day of June, 2024.

Signed: Karen Craigie, Administrator

The Town of Balgonie is considering implementing a Columbarium at the Balgonie Cemetery.

A Columbarium is a structure with built-in niche spaces that store cremation urns, with the potential for each niche to hold up to two (2) urns. Each niche will have a plaque that serves as an identifying marker with your loved one’s name(s), date of birth and date of death. They offer families and friends a place to remember and visit loved ones who have passed away.

On average, niche’s are priced anywhere between $1,500-$2,500 in surrounding communities, and can hold up to 2 urns per niche.

The Town of Balgonie is collecting responses with regard to implementing a Columbarium at the Balgonie Cemetery.

Please click here to complete the survey.

The Water Security Agency and the Ministry of Environment requires that at least once each year waterworks owners provide notification to consumers of the quality of water produced and supplied as well as information on the performance of the waterworks in submitting samples as required by a Minister’s Order or Permit to Operate a waterworks. The following is a summary of the Town of Balgonie’s water quality and sample submission compliance record for the June 2023 to May 2024 time period. This report was completed on May 10, 2024

2023/24 Drinking Water Quality and Compliance Report