WATER RESTRICTION IN EFFECT FOR
TUESDAY JUNE 3rd & WEDNESDAY JUNE 4TH
Due to flushing the supply line from the river for use of the large feed pump for the summer months
Water Fill Station will be unavailable
The dugout is available for filling (North of the Landfill) Please contact the Town Office for a liability form and payment
THERE IS TO BE NO OUTDOOR USE OF WATER on TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY (JUNE 3 & 4)
Restrictions will be lifted on June 5th
THANK YOU!
The Office will be closed:
August 19, 20, 21, 25, 26
To have campground services turned on those days, please contact the Town Foreman at 403-952-7722. He can be contacted Monday – Thursday 7AM-4PM.
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:
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.
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:
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
The Landfill will be closed Saturday, May 10th.
Apologies for the inconvenience.
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.
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