This page is available for community members to post any news items on a monthly basis.

 

If you have something that you would like to post on the website for the upcoming month, please drop off any items at the Village Office by the 25th of the month.

 

Submissions can also be made by e-mail:

2024 Dog Licenses are now available from the Village Office.  Please stop by and license your pet for 2024.  Fees for 2024 will be:

 

Females- $10.00

Males - $10.00

 

Mass Schedule for March 2024

 

Roman Catholic Services

St. Louis -  Sunday @ 9:00 a.m.

 

Domremy  - Saturday @ 7:00 p.m.

 

Birch Hills—Sunday @ 11:00 a.m.

 

River’s Edge Villa—Saturday @ 2:00 pm

 

Anglican Services

Emmanuel Church Sunday Worship Services are at 9:30 a.m.  Everyone is welcome.

 

 

2024 Waste & Recycle Collection Schedule is now available.

 

SPEED LIMITS

Please be aware that the Village has a speed limit of 40 km/h on all streets, including Riverside Drive. (except in School Zones, which are marked, where it is 30 km/h).

 

There is an increasing problem with speed on Riverside Drive and the Village will be installing more signage to educate the public.  The RCMP will be enforcing speed limits.

 

Please ensure to drive with safety and within the posted speed limits on municipal streets.  If the problem persists Council will be looking at further alternatives to controlling the speed on Riverside Drive.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 

SIGN CORRIDOR

Please be advised that the Village of St. Louis has been approved for an advertising sign corridor on the southeast side of the intersection to Provincial Highways # 2 & # 25, travelling north.  Opportunities are now available for local businesses to advertise within the Sign Corridor.  Any business or service club wishing to advertise in this corridor must be located within the municipal limits of the Village of St. Louis or within 10 kms of the Sign Corridor.

 

There is currently space for 20 advertisers at this location and advertising spots will be allocated on a first paid basis.  Permit application will be available from the St. Louis Village Office beginning April 4, 2016.

Each permitted advertiser will be required to provide the Village with a 4’ x 8’ advertising sign constructed of approved material (at their cost).  The Village must give approval of all sign proofs before you have it constructed and installed.

 

There is a $300 installation fee (materials and labour) and an annual advertising fee of $200 (administration, land rental and maintenance).  This is payable to the Village of St. Louis at the time of application.

 

Contact the St. Louis Village Office for more information.

 

  

 E-NOTICES & E-RECEIPTS

The Village of St. Louis now has the capability to provide customer receipts via e-mail.

 

This service is in addition to e-notices for utility and tax billing that has been available for some time.  Customers who have already signed up for e-notices will begin receiving receipts via e-mail as well.

 

Customers who wish to sign up for e-notice and e-receipt can stop by the Office to fill in a consent form or complete the form that will be included with your next utility invoice.

 

E-notice and e-receipt solutions reduce paper, postage and administration costs.

   

  

 

SASK ALERT APP

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is encouraging people to download the SaskAlert App so they can receive critical COVID-19 information in a timely manner. The app also allows people to choose how and when to hear the emergency alerts.

 

The more people that have the app, the more efficient SPSA can be with targeting people in a specific area, including our jurisdiction, that might require emergency information.

 

This app is available in the App Store on your smart phone and also provides various other emergency alerts including winter and summer storms, tornadoes, wildfires and emergency/precautionary drinking water issues.

 

Download it to your smart phone today by searching Saskatchewan Emergency Alert and stay updated and safe.

 

   

COUNCIL MEMBER CONTACTS

Please be aware that any member of the public that wishes to discuss any municipal issue, policy or requires general information can contact the Village Office by telephone at 306-422-8471 or e-mail: villageofstlouis@sasktel.net.  Administration will be the first point of contact for the Village.

 

If a resident wishes to correspond with any member of the St. Louis Village Council they should leave their contact information with the Village Office and the Mayor or a member of Council will directly respond to their concerns in a timely manner.

 

Mayor – Marc Caron

Council Member – Tristen Boettcher

Council Member – Jennifer Jenny

Council Member – Shane Jenny

Council Member – Janelle Paul

 

DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

The Village of St. Louis requires property owners or contractors to obtain a Development Permit and a separate Building Permit when considering any type of development or construction on any residential, commercial/industrial or agricultural lot within the Village of St. Louis municipal limits.  Each of these permits is subject to various fees, depending on the nature of the project.

 

The Development Permit ensures that all regulations contained within the Village of St. Louis Zoning Bylaw and Amendments are met before any development or construction can occur.

 

The Building permit ensures that all construction is carried out in accordance with the Village of St. Louis Building Bylaw and all applicable current National Building Codes and Provincial Legislation.

 

A Development Permit & Building Permit ARE required for:

1. Residential Dwellings - single or multi-family;

2. Commercial/Industrial or Agricultural Buildings;

3. Additions to Residential Dwellings;

4. Additions to Commercial/Industrial or Agricultural Buildings;

5. Residential Basement Development - rec. rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.;

6. Any Structural Modification to a Residential Dwelling - single or multi-family; or any Structural Modifications to a Commercial/Industrial or Agricultural building;

7. Attached Garages or Carports;

8. Detached Garages or Carports;

9. Storage Sheds in excess of 100 square feet in area;

10. Decks, Exterior Stairs and Landings, Wheelchair Ramps;

11. Fireplaces

12. Fences – restrictions on height and location do apply

 

A Development Permit & Building Permit ARE NOT required for the following uses, provided all other provisions and regulations of the Village of St. Louis Zoning Bylaw and Amendments & Building Bylaw are complied with:

1. Storage or Accessory buildings under 100 square feet in area;
2. Sidewalks – on private property only;
3. Replacement of most existing building components that do not include structural alterations, including:
             a) shingles
             b) doors and windows, if sizes remain as original
             c) siding, stucco, brick veneer
             d) kitchen cabinets

             e) gyproc wall finishes
             f) painting, wallpapering
             g) carpet, linoleum;

 

NOTE:

· For sewer and water installations, replacements, a separate Plumbing Permit may be required.

 

New legislation in the form of The Construction Codes Act (CCA) and subsequent Building Code Regulations, Energy Code Regulations and Plumbing Code Regulations came into force in 2022 and the municipal Building Official, B & B Enforcement is responsible for enforcing these regulations within our municipality.  Failure to obtain proper permitting prior to commencing work could result in additional costs, project delays and unwanted amendments to your project.

 

For more information on Development and Building or Plumbing requirements, including application forms please contact the St. Louis Village Office or visit the municipal website at www.villageofstlouis.com 

 

 

 

Disposals into municipal sewer system…. AGAIN

 

Many sewer line flow issues are caused by items that were placed into the sewer system from private dwellings.  Please be mindful of what items are deposited into your toilets or plumbing system.  The cost for clearing blockages and repairs can be charged back to individual property owners if fault or negligence can be determined. 

 

Sewers back up when sewage collection lines get clogged by items flushed down toilets and drains that get caught and plug up the lines. In addition to the costly repairs, sewer back-ups are messy, foul-smelling and pose a serious public health threat.  The main items of concern for the Village wastewater collection system include disposable diapers, rags, wipes, feminine napkins, tampons, paper towel, fats, oils and grease. 

Such items disposed of down the toilet or drain can clog sewer collection systems, damage pumps in lift stations and damage sewage treatment facilities, which leads to sewage spills. These items can also contaminate the treated water that is discharged into the rivers, streams and groundwater.

Never flush the following items down the toilet or drain:

Disposable diapers and baby wipes; facial wipes; disinfecting wipes; rags; cleaning or polishing wipes for plastic, wood, floors and glass; cat litter, including “flushable” cat litter; paper towels; and feminine napkins, tampons or applicators.

Cooking oil and grease, including cooking oil, bacon grease, meat fats, food scraps, shortening, lard, butter, margarine, gravy and other food products such as mayonnaise, salad dressings and sour cream.

Acidic or toxic substances, including paint and paint thinners.

Motor oil.

Dye (hair and clothing) and tanning solutions.

Anything radioactive.

Flammable products, such as lighter fluid and acetone.

Any solid waste that does not naturally break down, including garbage, plastic bags and cigarette butts.

Proper Disposal Tips

Throw bulky waste materials in trash.

Freeze small amounts of fats, oils and grease in a container with a tight-sealing lid and dispose of in trash.

Mix oil with an absorbent material such as coffee grounds, place in a tightly sealed container and dispose of in trash. 

Use a strainer in your sink to catch scraps.

Cover drains with fine screen or catch basket.

When fats, oil or grease are poured down kitchen drains or flushed down toilets, it accumulates inside sewer pipes. As the material builds up, it restricts the flow in the pipes and can cause untreated wastewater to back up into homes and businesses, resulting in high cleanup and repair costs for residents, business owners and towns. Communities spend a huge amount of money every year unplugging or replacing grease-blocked pipes, repairing pump stations and cleaning up costly and illegal wastewater.

 

Please be mindful of the waste items that are being discarded into the sewer system.

Everyone’s co-operation in following these guidelines will ensure the long term operation of the municipal wastewater system and help prevent costly repairs for property owners and the municipality.

 

Thank you for your co-operation.

 

 

2024 UTILITY RATE INCREASES

The Village of St. Louis will be increasing the rates charged for water and sewer service for 2024, in accordance with the municipal waterworks rate schedule approved in 2016.  The basic rate for 5,000 gallons of usage in a three month invoicing period will increase to $130.00 per quarter (a $1.67/month increase over 2023).  Residential & Commercial sewer rates for 2024 will remain at $70 & $115 per quarter, respectively with no increase.  The per 1,000 gallon price charged to consumers, who use over the 5,000 gallon minimum in a three month period, will increase for 2024 to $21.86 per 1,000 gallons. 

 

The quarterly infrastructure fee charged on all accounts will remain at $50 per quarter.  This fee is collected and used to help offset future capital repair and replacement of the waterworks infrastructure.

 

Residential customers can expect minimum use (under 5,000 gallons) invoices to be at $301.00 per quarterly invoice.  Average households that use around 10,000 to 12,000 gallons in a month can expect quarterly invoices of around $411.00 to $450.00.  Commercial customers will see minimum quarterly invoices of $346.00.

  

These quarterly utility invoices will continue to include water usage fees, sewer fees, infrastructure fees and all monthly waste collection and disposal fees.  The new rates will be reflected on all March 2024 utility invoices and are necessary due to increased operational costs of water and sewer facilities and infrastructure.

 

The Provincial government regulates and approves all water and sewer utility rates for municipalities to ensure that the utility is self-sufficient and does not rely on other municipal funding sources, including taxation and general revenues to cover water and sewer operating and capital expenses.  These expenses must all be covered with revenue generated by the water and sewer rate structure to consumers.

 

Also, please note that water and sewer accounts are due when rendered and if rates remain unpaid after 20 days from the date of mailing that the Village has the right to discontinue service without notice and a fee of $10.00 will be charged for re-connection.  The Village does not currently charge interest on past due accounts but is looking at this as a future option.  Unpaid utility accounts can be added to taxes on a property and collected through tax enforcement procedures, if required.  These are not options that the Village wishes to explore, so it is asked that all consumers please keep their accounts current.  The Village is not in a financial position to carry outstanding balances on accounts for customers.

 

Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.

 

ST. JOSEPH SENIORS’ CLUB NEWS - March 2024           

 

CLUB EXECUTIVE                                                            RENTALS

 

President:               Georges Doderai                                     Rates:  $200 a day

Vice-Pres:              Les Rancourt                                               + $50 to set up the

Secretary:               Franceline Doderai                                                          evening before

Treasurer:               Joan Boyer                                                                Phone Jane (981-2350)

Directors:                Jane Jenny, Roy Richard,                     If Jane is not available,

                                  Ralph & Donna Duncan,                      phone Joan (980-8151)

                                  Pierrette Pelletier                                    or Georges (941-8620)

                                                                                    

COFFEE TIME:  Every weekday 8 to 10 a.m.

CARD PARTIES:  Every Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.  Bring a friend.

PRAYER SHAWLS:  Available from Marie-Paule (422-6175)

 

 

MESSAGES FROM YOUR CLUB COMMITTEE

 

1.  Our February Senior Center Lunch was very, very well attended, exceeding

     expectations, and we are grateful to everyone who came to support us and to 

     those club members who donated bannock, soups and deserts. Special thanks go 

     to the St. Louis Métis Society for sponsoring this lunch.  A thank you as well

     to Rachelle Deault for her informative and entertaining Service Canada

     presentation.  Our next lunch will be held on Monday, March 18th. It will

     feature Soups and Buns, mainly the very popular hamburger soups!

 

2.  The current linoleum tiled flooring in our center is very hard to maintain.

     It should be stripped, waxed and polished every year.  It is hard to find people

     able and willing to do this.  It is also expensive.  The only quote we received

     from pros was $2000.  We, your club committee, have made the decision to

     cover the existing flooring with Durawear Vinyl Flooring (the ‘Drop and

     Click’ type, waterproof, scratch and stain resistant) at a cost of about $8000.

     Maintenance will be much easier and, on the long run, money saved.  No more

     stripping, waxing and polishing! We are hoping to get club and community

     support to help finance this project. A mail out will be sent to all St. Louis and 

     Hoey households in the coming days outlining how you can help us.

 

Birthday Greetings to Members Born in March:

Robert Trumier, Jim Lepine, Louise Hodgson, Betty Rancourt,

Joe Vermette, Georges Doderai, Roy Richard, Barb Daniel

 

  

ICE RENTALS & SHINNY HOCKEY

 

The Skating Rink will be offering a special rate of $75/hour for private rentals for birthday parties, family skates, etc. throughout the 2023/24 operating season.

 

If you are interested in renting the Skating Rink for some holiday fun with the family, birthdays or private gatherings, please call the Village Office at 422-8471 to book your time.

 

St. Louis Skating Rink will offer free shinny hockey every Sunday evening from 7:15—8:15 PM through until March 10, 2024.

 

Helmets are required for everyone on the ice.

 

 

Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll

 

Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Village of St. Louis for the year 2024 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M and 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.:

 

Monday to Friday, beginning Friday February 9th, 2024 to Friday March 15th, 2024, except for Monday February 19th, 2024.

 

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 to the Board of Revision is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $25.00 appeal fee, which will be returned if the appeal is successful with:

 

Secretary Kara Lindal – Board of Revision

Village of St. Louis

c/o Western Municipal Consulting Ltd.

Box 149

Meota, SK.

S0M 1X0

 

by the 15th day of March, 2024.

 

Dated this 9th day of February, 2024.

 

 

Robin Boyer

Assessor

 

COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM

Community service groups, please be advised that the Community Grant Program is now accepting applications from local service clubs and groups that require funding for sport, culture and recreation programs that they are planning between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025.

Application forms are available from the St. Louis Village Office.  Groups that received funding last year will be sent the application package.

This grant program is available to all groups in the community, especially programs or events that target sport, culture and recreation programs that represent under-represented populations, such as: seniors, indigenous people, economically disadvantaged, women, persons with disabilities, youth at risk and single parent families.

For more information or to see if your program will qualify, contact the St. Louis Village Office.

 

 

DO NOT PRUNE ELM TREES  APRIL 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31 EACH YEAR

 

To reduce the risk of Dutch elm disease, pruning of elm trees is prohibited throughout Saskatchewan each year from April 1 until August 31. Fresh cuts from pruning attract the beetles that can spread the disease, increasing the chance of an infection.   Pruning remains an important part of regular elm tree care and is encouraged, before and after the annual ban period. Proper pruning helps keep trees healthy and better able to resist disease. The removal of dead and dying elm wood through pruning also helps to reduce beetle breeding habitat and control the beetle population. Prompt and proper disposal of the pruned wood is also essential to keep Dutch elm disease from spreading.

 

Provincial regulations also require commercial pruners of elm trees to have taken a recognized training program or be under the supervision of someone who has. Improper pruning techniques can contribute to the spread of many tree diseases, including Dutch elm disease.

 

For more information about the Dutch Elm Disease Control Regulations and safe elm wood disposal, contact 1-800-SASK-ELM (727-5356).

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