KERROBERT - This winter has provided many challenges in weather including 20 degree temperature swings, rain, snow and a seemingly a constant barrage of wind. Kerrobert town staff have had their hands full trying to stay on top of keeping the streets clear and safe to drive on.
The main piece of equipment used for snow clearance, the town’s grader, had been down which made things a little more challenging, but the mayor says it is back up in operation. The sander has been the most utilized piece of equipment due to the rains that have occurred. Town crews are doing their best and people seem to understand driving requires more caution and a simple walk has become an adventure.
The rink has been very busy with hockey playoffs and the community is also rooting on the high school basketball teams in their playoff seasons. Kerrobert was very proud to be part of honouring long-time player and resident, Tyson Wuttunee, who retired from a 20-year career in the SWHL, many of those years with Kerrobert Tigers as a player.
Downtown has seen a couple more buildings removed, as they are very old and not useable. There is also a timeline before the town may not be able to accept these structures at the landfill. If that happens, any destructed building may have to be hauled to a regional landfill in the future. This will triple the costs of hauling away the material. On top of this, the mayor says there has been a rash of people entering these old buildings and causing further damage. It is a concern as other buildings not owned by the town are also experiencing this illegal entry, trespassing and damages done such as the old hospital and long-term senior’s home.
The town continues to express interest in new structures going up and the economy is certainly a driving force behind those decisions.
Thanks to the hard-working volunteer group with the Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society who partnered with Enbridge, Sask. Heritage Foundations grant as well as many community donors, the new steps at the Courthouse now has sufficient funds to proceed with their stair replacement project.
