Churchbridge Town office is located at 116 Vincent Ave. next to the Community Centre.

Office hours are Monday to Friday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Town Office News and Advisories

Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll

Town of Churchbridge

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Churchbridge for the year of 2009 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, March 13 to May 12, 2009.
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 is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: Shelley Choptuik, Appeal Board Secretary Town of Churchbridge, Box 256, Churchbridge, SK S0A 0M0 by the 12th day of May, 2009.

Dated this 13th day of March, 2009.
Gail Welygan, Assessor

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Newsletter - April 22, 2009

Crow Control
The Town of Churchbridge has approved a Crow Control program for 2009. Bruce Basken, Cedric Van Drecht and John Welygan have been given permission by Town Council to discharge a shotgun within the Town limits to bring the crow population under control.

Pet Control
Dogs are to be leashed or fenced at all times. Please carry a bag with you if you walk your dog. Yearly dog licenses are required. The $10 tag is available at the Town Office.

Yard Clean-up
The Town Council and Citizens of Churchbridge will be pleased if if you make an effort to have your property (Residential & Commercial) cleaned and presentable before June Days!!

This means raking and cutting dead weeds and grass, piling and placing items in an orderly manner.

The Town has the authority under the Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 2005-006 to issue an “Order” which will be sent to you giving you a designated time to do the work. If the work is not completed in the designated time the Town will do the work and send you the invoice. Under the Abatement Bylaw if you do not pay for the work done by the Town - it will be added to your taxes.

Under the Bylaw a nuisance means a condition of property, or a thing, or an activity, that adversely affects or may adversely affect:

• the safety, health or welfare of people in the neighborhood;
• people’s use and enjoyment of their property;
• a building in a ruinous or dilapidated state of repair;
• untidy and unsightly property.

Town Council thanks you in advance for your assistance in this regard. Town Council wishes to commend those residents who assist with beautifying our town.

Water
Under our revised "Public Utility Services Policy" all residents must pay the minimum payment when away for the winter months or the main curb stop can be shut off (this would be classed as a temporary shut off), resulting in a $200 hook-up fee once the residents return.

Town Bylaws
ATVs: The Town of Churchbridge has a Bylaw No. 1-2003 regulating the use of ATVs. Under the All Terrain Vehicles Act, our Bylaw states that any infractions will be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.00 and a police officer may seize any ATV vehicle without a warrant. Please check with the Town Office for copies of our Bylaw regarding these regulations.

These Bylaws are put in place to restrict usage to the nearest route out of Town limits.

The Town would appreciate those driving four-wheel drive trucks and ATVs to please not drive on town-owned property and place ruts in the mud. Just as you would not appreciate someone driving on your property, the Town does not appreciate it either. These ruts have to be filled in so grass can be cut during the summer months.

- Noise: A reminder that the community also has a noise bylaw. No person is allowed to make or continue to make any loud noise, or unnecessary or unusual noise during the following times:

• Weekdays - from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. the next day
• Weekends - from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. the next day

- Building: Please obatin a building permit before you build. It is necessary to ensure your contractor has a current 2009 town licence. Did you know: If you hire an un-licenced contractor to do your work, you are liable for payment for their licence fee to the Town of Churchbridge.

Town Levy and Tax Information
Be advised that the Town Council of the Town of Churchbridge will be increasing the base tax by $100.00 per property. This increase will generate enough money to pay the bills and put some away for a rainy day.

Tax notices will be out approximately June 1, 2009.

The Provincial Government has increased the amount of School Property Tax share they will pay directly to the schools by providing a provincial school mill rate - thus decreasing our school mill rate from 21.95 mills for:

• Residential to 10.08 mills
• Agricultural to 7.08 mills
• Commercial to 12.25 mills

If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the above information or any other Town concern, please contact the Town Office.

Box 256
116 Vincent Ave. Churchbridge, Saskatchewan, Canada
S0A 0M0
Phone: (306) 896-2240
Fax: (306) 896-2240
Email: churchbridge@sasktel.net