2025 Assessment

Although we are not able to celebrate CANADA DAY the way that we usually do, the fantastic fireworks display will continue this year!

We would like to invite everyone out to watch the Balgonie Volunteer Fire Department set off their amazing display which will be held on July 1, 2020 at 10:30 p.m.

Due to the guidelines implemented for Covid-19 safety, the following will be implemented for our event:

• Spectators should watch from the safety of their own vehicle.
• Vehicles must be separated by 5 metres (16 ft). Parking spaces will be marked for drivers to follow.
• Individuals are required to remain inside or within arm’s reach of their vehicles and are not permitted to move to another vehicle (i.e. not to go sit with friends).
• No objects may be passed between vehicles.
• Vehicle occupants should be limited to members from the same household or extended household.
• Individuals using other modes of transportation to attend the event (walking or biking) should maintain physical distancing of 2m and join the vehicles with persons from the same household or extended household contacts as soon as they arrive. For individuals not joining a vehicle, it is expected that all physical distancing protocols will be observed.

If the parking areas at the sports grounds are full due to the spacing requirements, spectators are encouraged to use available parking along Railway Street and at the Town’s Multiplex parking lot. Drivers are expected to park in permitted parking areas only and abide by all traffic regulations.

Although we continue to be apart for these types of celebrations, we can be together in spirit.

Canada Day Fireworks 2020

The following is a summary of The Town of Balgonie water quality and sample submission compliance record for the June 2019 – June 2020 time period.

2020 Drinking Water Quality and Compliance

Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic and until further notice the Town of Balgonie councillors will attend the upcoming council meetings electronically, or in person, while keeping with the current physical distancing requirements.

As per legislation the public is able to attend council meetings, though current restrictions on meeting sizes due to the Public Health Emergency has made attendance more challenging.

Members of the public, who wish to attend the meetings, are asked to attend the meetings remotely via GoToMeeting or telephone. Please contact the Town of Balgonie at 306-771-2284 or email [email protected] prior to the meeting to discuss available options on how to attend the meeting.

Public Notice – Electronic Council Meetings

2019 Town of Balgonie Synopsis of Financial Statements
2019 Town of Balgonie Financial Statements

April 29th – May 4th Inclusive

Please remove all vehicles, campers and trailers from off the streets during this time.

Also, please move basketball nets further back so the sweepers can get as close to the curbs as possible.

Thank you.

TIME EXTENSION – ROLL WILL BE OPEN UNTIL MAY 20, 2020 AT 5:00PM

The 2020 Assessment Roll is now open and available for public inspection. As the Office is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 virus, you are asked to call ahead (306) 771-2284 for an appointment to view the Roll in our Administration Building. We will provide access for the public while ensuring the recommended safety protocols are kept. The sheet “Questions Frequently Asked Regarding Appealing Your Property Assessment” is a valuable informational tool and follows this notice. The S.A.M.A. (Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency) website (www.samaview.ca) is another valuable tool.

Assessment notice changes have been mailed out to property owners for their review. As per our Bylaw #319/2005, Assessment Notices have not been mailed out to properties that have not changed in assessment for this year. All property owners have from March 20, 2020 to April 20, 2020 to review their assessments. Assessment appeals are to be filed with the Town Office by April 20/20 at 5:00 p.m. These may be mailed in or dropped off at the office with the appeal fee of $75.00.

Please feel free to contact our office staff at (306) 771-2284 or email at [email protected], should you have any questions about the assessment of your property. We would be happy to answer your questions and provide further direction.

The next four-year Revaluation process for the Province is in 2021. The last provincial-wide Revaluation was in 2017. The base date for the 2021 Revaluation will reflect a property’s value as of January 1, 2019, not January 1, 2021.

2020 Notice of Preparation of the Assessment Roll

The Town is asking homeowners to work with us in avoiding unnecessary repairs to home and Town sewer (wastewater) systems by flushing only toilet paper and human waste down toilets. This will allow our limited crews to focus on the delivery of essential services and maintain social distancing guidelines.

• Flushing anything other than pee, poo, and toilet paper down the toilet can clog pipes and create sewer back-ups, which can be costly for both homeowners, neighbour’s and the Town.
• Wipes may be “flushable” but they don’t break down like toilet paper does. Toilet paper will disintegrate after it’s flushed, but so-called “flushable” wipes retain their shape and strength, causing blockages in pipes.
• For the same reason facial tissue, napkins and paper towel cannot be flushed down your toilet. They do not break down as toilet paper does, and lead to clogs and sewer back-ups.
• Wipes, paper towel and all other items used as a toilet paper alternatives should be bagged and disposed of in your garbage cart.
• Help us to help you to prevent the plug in yours and our sewer (wastewater) collection system.

Put these items in the garbage:

• Feminine hygiene products
• Condoms
• Wipes marked flushable (baby, facial, hand)
• Cleaning rags
• Hair
• Cotton swabs/cotton balls
• Paper towels, facial tissues
• Dental floss
• Household hazardous waste

In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Town of Balgonie is taking measures to support the Province of Saskatchewan’s health orders. The situation is changing rapidly and updates will be posted on the Town’s website and the Town’s Facebook page.

During the current COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our local community of Balgonie, Town Council has made its response to the crisis in the following ways:

• Recreation and culture facilities are closed to the public until further notice.
• Playground structures are not open to use by the public until further notice.
• Town Council meetings will be held keeping with current social distancing recommendation and the orders pertaining to attendance at meetings. At this time, the public is asked to attend remotely if you wish to participate or attend a Council Meeting. Please call our office at 306-771-2284 or email [email protected]. We will discuss your options for attending by telephone or video conference.
• The Town of Balgonie has made arrangements to ensure that the Town’s essential services continue: Water, Sewer, Transportation Services, Sanitation, Protective Services and Administration. Staff and Council are practicing social distancing, rotating schedules, virtual access and separation of employees at work sites.
• The Town office while closed to public access is still operating daily, Monday to Friday. The telephone and emails will be answered by staff. Payments will be accepted via on-line banking, cheque, or credit card by using the Plastiq “Pay Now” option on the Town’s website at www.townofbalgonie.ca. If you require your account number, please contact our office. The front lobby doors will be open during business hours for anyone wishing to drop off cheques under the office door.
• The Town Council of Balgonie has implemented discontinuation of interest and penalties on outstanding taxes and utility accounts for a period of six months. No utility accounts will be disconnected during this time period. The Town of Balgonie understands that at this time, households may be struggling to make full payments and this cancellation of interest penalties will help reduce the strain. Although utility account payments may be made for the amount and frequency which you decide, the Town appreciates the payments that are made by the due date. Interest will resume on accounts at the end of six months and will apply to the total overdue balances at that time. If you require further information on your accounts and interest penalties, please contact our office staff for assistance.

These are trying and uncertain times for our Community, Province and World. It is apparent that this crisis has impacted everyone and there will be difficult challenges ahead. The Town Council wants to commend all of the efforts that are being made in the community to protect our citizens. Your efforts to social distance and isolate from others, when required, is key to fighting the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Balgonie is continuing to show its strength and heart through the many efforts and good deeds of family, neighbours, community groups, and volunteers.

On behalf of Council,
Karen Craigie,
Administrator

April 1, 2020 Message from Council

TOWN OF BALGONIE
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020
AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING

Call to Order – 6:15 P.M.

Approval of Agenda

Declaration of Conflict

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss interest and penalty relief for Town residents due to the economic impact of the Public Health Emergency – COVID -19.

1. Interest Penalty Relief for Taxation.
2. Interest Penalty Relief for Utility Billing.
3. Communication to Town residents regarding the Public Health Emergency and the Town of Balgonie’s response.

Adjournment.

ELECTRONIC MEETINGS:

The Town of Balgonie will hold this meeting in the Balgonie Administration Building Council Chambers. Members of the public that wish to attend the meeting are asked to do so via remote methods. If you are interested in attending this or any future meetings of Council while there are restrictions on meeting sizes due to the Public Health Emergency, alternate arrangements will be made. Please contact the Town of Balgonie at 306-771-2284 prior to the meeting to discuss the options with Town Staff.

March 31, 2020 Special Meeting Agenda