Notices

May 2025 – A Few Things

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING

Pursuant to Section 123 of The Municipalities Act, notice is hereby given that the Town of Burstall will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at 957 Railway Ave, Town of Burstall Council Chambers, to discuss:

  1. Draft Financial Statements
  2. Development Permit – Fence
  3. Land Sale Agreement
  4. Budget

Please note that the land sale agreement and budget portion of the meeting will be closed to the public under The Municipalities Act, Section 120 (b) long range or strategic planning.

WATER METER READING CHANGES!

Water meter readings will now only be required twice per year; the end of April, and the end of October. The Utility Management Bylaw has been updated to reflect these changes.

DELEGATES

To speak at a Council meeting you must register 48 hours prior to the meeting in writing (email is acceptable). You must state what you will be addressing, and your request of Council. All delegates must be respectful, or they will be asked to leave. The next Council meetings is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 p.m., Therefore, you must register to be a delegate by Monday, June 9th.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE

Southern Gas & Safety will be at the Burstall Firehall on June 16th and 17th. If you would like your fire extinguisher serviced (at your cost), stop by the fire hall on one of those days.

LANDFILL CLOSED

The Landfill will be closed Saturday June 14th.

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

Mark your calendars! June 30th will be the annual Canada Day celebration at the Burstall & District Community Centre.

FENCES

Building a fence? Fence information can be found in the Zoning Bylaw located on our website under “Town Documents”. The development permit application on page 72 will need to be filled out and submitted to the Town Office.

May 22, 2025 in Community

Notice of Special Meeting – Monday, May 19 1:30 p.m.

NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND AFFECTED PARTIES

Pursuant to Section 123 of The Municipalities Act, notice is hereby given that the Town of Burstall will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at 957 Railway Ave, Town of Burstall Council Chambers, to discuss:

  1. Land Sale

Please note that the meeting will be closed to the public under The Municipalities Act, Section 120 (b) long range or strategic planning.

 

Dated May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025 0 comments

April 2025 – A Few Things

CURBSIDE YARD DEBRIS – PICKUP SCHEDULE

Pickup will be every Tuesday, beginning May 6th. Limit of 5 bags per household per week. Debris must be in a paper yard waste bag.

WATER METER READINGS

Please submit water meter readings by April 28th at 4:00. The Town Foreman will go door to door to collect water meter readings on Tuesday, April 29th for properties that have not yet submitted their readings.

WATER RESTRICTION POLICY

The new water restriction policy is in effect from April 1- September 30th. If you haven’t received it by email, get in touch with the office for a copy.  Level 1 water restrictions are currently in effect.

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING

The next Council meetings has been changed from Wednesday May 14th to Wednesday May 7th, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

LANDFILL HOURS & COSTS

Effective until September 30th, the Landfill is open every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.

Recent concerns have been raised regarding the costs to dispose of garbage at the landfill.

Costs will be reduced if your garbage is broken down before hauling to the landfill (disassemble a book shelf, break down furniture).

At the April Council meeting, cost relating to the waste bin at the landfill were reviewed: Revenue collected from disposing garbage into the large bin at the Landfill = $592

Cost to have the bin hauled away and disposed of = $1,342.10

Please use your residential curb side bins when possible.

DOGS AT LARGE

A friendly reminder to residents that dogs running at large is prohibited. There have been several complaints regarding this. Please be mindful of your neighbours.

YARDS

Complaints regarding unsightly yards have been brought forward and discussed. Council is asking that residents keep garbage and clutter confined in proper containment and keep un-plated or junked vehicles off the street.

April 23, 2025

March 2025 – A Few Things

SIGN UP FOR E-BILLS

Skip the paper, if you aren’t already receiving your bills by email, send an email to [email protected] to get set up!

 

TRIWAYS FEE INCREASE

Triways has increased their fees for the curbside recycle & waste pickup program. Residents will see this increase on their utility bills beginning March 1st. The price will increase from $19 per bin per month to $21.40 per bin per month

 

SPRING REMINDERS

Provincial regulations prohibit pruning of elm trees from April 1 to August 31 each year. The ban is in place to protect elm trees by helping slow the spread of Dutch elm disease.

 

WHAT CAN GO IN MY RECYCLE BIN?

For a full list of allowable materials in the recycle bins, visit https://triwaysdisposal.com/recycling/

 

ASSESSMENT ROLL NOW OPEN

All assessment notices were mailed or emailed March 13, 2025. If you haven’t received yours, please contact the office. Residents have until May 15, 2025, to file an appeal. More information on your assessment can be found at www.mysama.ca

 

2024 ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT

The 2024 annual drinking water quality and compliance report is now available on our website. Visit abetterwayoflice.ca and click on Town Information, then “Town Documents”. For assistance, call the office. The report is also posted at the Post Office or in the Town Office.

Thanks for your patience as we work towards updating our website

 

OFFICE CLOSED

Admin Workshop -April 1

Suma Convention – April 14, 15, 16

April 21 – in lieu of Good Friday

March 19, 2025 in Community

Assessment Roll Notice

Assessment notices are mailed/emailed on March 13, 2025.

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Burstall for the year 2025 has been prepared and is opened to inspection by appointment in the office of the Assessor from 8:30a.m.- 12:00p.m. and 12:30 p.m to 4:30p.m. on the following days:

Monday to Thursday, March 13, 2025 to May 15, 2025.

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 or classification is required to file his or her notice of appeal(s), along with the required fee of $250.00 per appeal in writing, with:

The Board Secretary, Western Municipal Consulting Ltd., Box 149, Meota, Sk. S0M 1X0, by the 15th day of May, 2025.

March 12, 2025

E-Bills and Water Meter Readings

SIGN UP FOR E-BILLS, Skip the paper!
If you aren’t already receiving your bills by email, send an email to [email protected] to get set up!
WATER METER READINGS
As per Bylaw #2021-192 Utility Management Bylaw, Water meters shall be read every two months, from April to October, and estimated from November to March.
Communication will be sent out at the end of April to collect water meter readings.
Thank you!
February 27, 2025 in Community