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 increase the maximum area of accessory buildings in the residential districts.

REASON FOR THE AMENDMENT:
The Bylaw amendment will correct an error in a previous Bylaw.

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

PUBLIC HEARING:
Council will hold a public hearing to receive submissions on the proposed Bylaw on 11th day of October 2022 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 22nd day of September, 2022.

Signed,
Karen Craigie, Administrator

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT BYLAW 436/2022 POSTER

The 2021 Financial Overview for Waterworks and Wastewater can be found on the Financial Statements page.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF BALGONIE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT BYLAW NO. 432/2022

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 rezone a portion of Blk/Par E, Plan 102190777 from FUD-Future Urban Development District to CS-Community Service District, exempt public utilities from site development regulations in all zoning districts, and increase the maximum area and building height of accessory buildings in the residential districts.
The land to be rezoned is outlined in a bold dashed line on the map below:’

REASON FOR THE AMENDMENT:
The reason for the Bylaw amendment is to allow larger accessory buildings and structures in the R1-Residential District and R2-Residential Multiple Dwelling District. The proposed Bylaw will also accommodate the development of a public utility parcel.

PUBLIC INSPECTION:
Any person may inspect the Bylaw at the Town of Balgonie Municipal Office Monday to Friday between 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm excluding statutory holidays. Printed copies are available at cost at the Municipal Office or may be viewed online at www.townofbalgonie.ca.

PUBLIC HEARING:
Council will hold a public hearing to receive submissions on the proposed bylaw on Monday, July 25, 2022 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 30th day of June, 2022.
Karen Craigie, Administrator

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT BYLAW NO. 432/2022

The following is a summary of The Town of Balgonie water quality and sample submission compliance record for the June 2021 – June 2022 time period.

2021-2022 Drinking Water Quality and Compliance

The 2021 Financial Statements for the Town of Balgonie have been posted on the Financial Statements page.

The Balgonie Swimming Pool is happy to announce registration day will be open to anyone who chooses to register on May 29^th from 10:00a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Balgonie Multiplex. Those not able to make that day will be required to register in person at the Life Guard shack. Payments are due at time of registration by cash, online payment or cheque made payable to the Balgonie Recreation Board. We will be returning to regular class sizes this year, and caregivers will not be required to be in the water unless specifically required for that class/age group.

Registration forms can be found on the Swimming Pool page of the website.

We are also looking for new Board Members. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the Town Office at 306-771-2284 or [email protected]. We look forward to meeting some new faces.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF BALGONIE
NOTICE OF DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATION

Pursuant to Section 55 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, the Council of the Town of Balgonie gives notice that a Discretionary Application has been received and the details are as follows:

Discretionary Use Permit: Liquor License Establishment

104 Griffin Road E., Balgonie, Saskatchewan

Intended Discretionary Use: To allow for a business to obtain a liquor license in its establishment (see map below).

PUBLIC HEARING:

Council will hold a public hearing to receive submissions on the proposed Discretionary Use Application on April 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Balgonie Administration Building – Council Chambers – 129 Railway St. E. 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 31st day of March, 2022.

Signed,
Karen Craigie, Administrator

Poster

The Town of Balgonie is excited to try something new this year! Have you always had a knack for photography, or feel like you are constantly pulling your phone/camera out of your pocket to capture a great moment? Submit your photos of Balgonie and/or the surrounding area by September 30th for your chance to win one of three gift baskets valued at over $150 each!

When submitting your photos, please ensure you provide us with your contact information (name, e-mail, phone number & mailing address) and the location the photo was taken.

Thank you to our wonderful local businesses for contributing:

• Cross Country Foods
• BTC Automotive Inc.
• Richardson Pioneer
• Viterra

We can’t wait to judge all of the wonderful photos we know we will receive!

The deadline to enter is September 30, 2022 with prizes being awarded on October 11, 2022.

Rules: Images must be taken in the Town of Balgonie or surrounding area. There is a limit of four image submissions per photographer. By submitting photos, you are giving the Town of Balgonie permission to use them on our Website/Social Media and in our marketing campaigns. We will give credit to the photographer.

To enter, send photos to: [email protected]

2022 Photo Contest Poster

The Town of Balgonie is accepting applications for a term administrative office position from May 2022 to September 2023.

This position will be 35 hours per week and the employee will be expected to work Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• Basic office skills;
• Strong keyboard, written and verbal communication skills;
• Experience in Microsoft programs such as Office, Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Dependability and professionalism;
• Attention to detail;
• Administrative writing and reporting skills;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, and meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy;
• Positive attitude and willingness to work alongside other Staff, Council Members and Ratepayers;
• Municipal experience would be an asset – knowledge of MuniSoft, Bylaw interpretation, project management, grant applications, providing information to ratepayers regarding bylaws and regulations, etc.

The wage is to be negotiated dependent on previous municipal experience or education in Local Government Authority.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and references on or before March 31, 2022 stating experience, education, and qualifications to the address below.

Town of Balgonie
PO Box 310
Balgonie, SK S0G 0E0
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 306-771-2899
All applications are appreciated; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Term Administrative Office Position Poster