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

May 1, 2008

Watermain Line Flushing
The Town Foreman wishes to advise that watermain flushing is scheduled for:

May 12 to May 16

This process will disturb sediment within the lines and cause discoloration of the water. The Town recommends residents refrain from washing whites during this period of time.

Crow Control
The Town of Churchbridge has approved a Crow Control program for 2008. 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
Town Council and the residents of Churchbridge will be pleased if you make an effort to have your property (residential and 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" to those not in compliance which will be sent to you giving you a designated time to do the work. If the work is not done in the designated time, the Town will complete the work and send you an invoice.

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

• the saftey, 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 insightly property.

Under the Abatement Bylaw, if you do not pay for the work to be done, it will be added to your taxes.

Council wishes to commend those residents who assist in 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 number of Bylaws restricting the use of ATVs and Snowmobiles to the closest route out of Town Limits. Please check with the Town Office for more information.

- 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

- Home-Based Businesses - A reminer that new licences for Home-Based Businesses were due February 2008.

- Building - Please obatin a building permit before you build. It is necessary to ensure your contractor has a current 2008 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
Please be advised, Churchbridge Town Council has approved a mill rate increase of one (1) mill for 2008, from 14 mills to 15 mills.

This increase will generate approximately $8,500, which will help keep pace with inflation, such as fuel costs.

Town Council felt this would be an appropriate time for an increase as the Provincial Government has increased the Education discount on property taxes by 2% for 2008.

For example:

If last year you paid $1,200 total taxes:

Total increase for 2008 will be $10.00 (approx.)

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