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BALGONIE FIRE CHIEF RETIRES AFTER 41 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE
As of December 31, 2021, Chief Dave Campbell has announced his retirement after 41 years with the Balgonie Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders. In 1980, Dave was 29 years old when he started with the Volunteer Fire Department. There was a 1957 International truck, a 1937 Chevy and 10-12 members.
“We were trying to do a job with not great resources, and trying to do it right, and getting trained and protecting ourselves.”
In 1990, Firefighter Dave became Chief Campbell. At that time, callouts where approx. 12-15 per year. Today, the Balgonie Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) responds to approximately 80-100 calls a year ranging from fires, car accidents and medical emergencies. In his time as Chief, Campbell has seen many changes. He was responsible for bringing in the Medical First Responder (MFR) program to Balgonie in 1993, allowing Firefighters to become certified to respond to medical emergencies. At that time, EMS response times to our community were approximately 15-30 minutes depending on the time of day and the time of year. Now the Volunteer crew could assist the Town and R.M. residents with fire calls, car accidents, heart attacks, diabetic emergencies, falls, almost anything. The BVFD First Responders were also one of the first MFR crews in southern Saskatchewan to have an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) machine which was bought from Calgary after the Olympic Games. Dave believes that the Fire Department is one big family and, as such, has remained a blended Department of Firefighters and Medical First Responders with approximately three quarters of the Volunteers being dually trained.
BVFD, under Chief Campbell’s tenure, has had a large percentage of female members with there currently being six female Firefighters/First Responders, or about 25%. Dave has always said “I don’t care if you’re male or female, in turnout gear everyone looks the same. If you think you want to do this, come try it out.” Dave has always been known as a progressive Chief.
Over the years, BVFD has always been a family under Chief Campbell’s leadership. This is not a fire hall but a fire house. “A house holds a family. We are all members of the Firefighting family and as such we are there for each other. This isn’t like volunteering to help out at hockey or soccer, this can come down to life and death. We have each others’ backs.”
Over the years under Chief Campbell’s watch, the Fire Department has moved into a bigger fire hall, grown from two fire trucks to three, brought in the First Responder program, grew to 30 volunteers, and is a very well rounded Fire Department ready for whatever the next call might be.
Chief Campbell will definitely be missed by his Firefighting family, not only here in Balgonie but by the Fire Services throughout the Province. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to the Department, Dave!
Good luck in your future endeavours. Enjoy your retirement!
Frosty’s Food Drive
light up the night
Sparkle Tour Event
December 19, 2021
7 pm – 8 pm
Due to Covid-19, we cannot celebrate the same way we have in previous years. The Balgonie Fire Department has invited Santa to be in attendance in front of the Town Office from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. The fireworks show will start at 7:30 p.m.
We encourage everyone to decorate their yards! There will be judging by the RCMP for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place from December 7th – 14th. Please ensure your lights are on in the evenings! Winners will be announced on the Town’s Facebook page on December 15th.
Are you missing the sparkle tour just as much as we are? Bundle up and go on your own Sparkle Tour through town with your family and friends! Enjoy the Christmas lights and decorations.
Balgonie Fire Chief
Fire Chief Dave Campbell has given his resignation to the Town of Balgonie effective Dec. 31, 2021. Though filling his boots will be a tall order, the Town Council is in the process of selecting a replacement that will train alongside Chief Campbell for his last month.
Candidates will provide their submission of interest by October 29, 2021 for Town Council’s consideration. The Volunteer Fire Chief job description can be obtained by contacting the Town of Balgonie at [email protected]
Arena Public Health Orders
The Government of Saskatchewan is mandating a proof of vaccination requirement for many different forms of public access on October 1st, 2021. The following addresses the measures that will impact patrons of the Arena.
At the Town of Balgonie Arena, masks will continue to be required for all people entering the facility.
Masks are required for everyone and can only be removed in the following circumstances:
- While eating/drinking if a person is fully vaccinated.
- On-ice participants under 18 years of age, for the duration of the sport only.
- On-ice participants over 18 years of age if that participant can demonstrate they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for the duration of the sport only.
Each team or organization using the facility is responsible for ensuring that their team and spectators are aware and following the Public Health Order.
For anyone wishing to watch the live steam of a game has the option to view games on the “Live Barn” app.
Please note that each league or Provincial sport association may have additional requirements that exceed the ones listed above.
As new information is provided to us and reviewed, the Town will update the public.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
TOWN OF BALGONIE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OFFICE ASSISTANT
The Town of Balgonie is accepting applications for the position for Office Assistant from 28-35 hours per
week.
Office Assistant Qualifications / Skills:
- Basic office skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Microsoft Office software skills
- Keyboard, word processing, and publisher skills
- Dependability and professionalism
- Attention to detail
- Administrative writing and reporting skills
- Municipal experience – knowledge of Munisoft would be an asset
- Positive attitude and willingness to work alongside other Staff, Council Members and Ratepayers
This position offers a Pension Plan. A Benefit package and a Group Health plan is offered after probation period is complete. The wage, depending on experience, will start at $22.00/hour. A Criminal Record Check will be required upon employment.
Please submit your resume on or before October 14, 2021 stating experience, education, qualifications,and references to the address below.
Town of Balgonie
Box 310
Balgonie, SK S0G 0E0
Fax: 306-771-2289
Email: [email protected]
ALL APPLICANTS ARE APPRECIATED; HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE SELECTED, WILL BE CONTACTED.
Swimming Pool Closed for the Season
The pool is officially closed.
Thank you to the Balgonie Swimming Pool for another great year!
We look forward to another great summer of swimming lessons and public swimming in 2022!
