Town Council met on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to discuss a number of topics regarding the town's well-being.
Injury prevention at high school
Recently a high school student playing catch with a football was injured while running into a fire hydrant. The youth's leg was cut quite badly and the town hopes to make it safer. They discussed various scenarios to make the hydrant less dangerous and will inspect the hydrant before making a decision on the best action, though they have decided to do something to make it safer.
Purchasing a truck
Discussed at council included the replacement of a town truck, which had an axle break on it. With about three viable options for the town a decision to look at one in particular was brought up. The cost of the truck is $9,500 and if found to be acceptable will be welcomed by town employees.
Winter is coming
Weeds growing in eavestroughs of town buildings was brought up. Council members hope to have them cleaned up soon, while another complaint was addressed regarding weeds growing around the town building.
The eavestrough on the library was seen dangling and councillors would like for it to be fixed before winter hits.
Finally the line painting in town still needs to be done before winter is upon us.
Phone system upgrade
The telephone system in the town office has been cutting in and out, while also not hanging up properly. Through inquiries with Sasktel it would appear the phones cannot simply be replaced because the entire system is out of date and they no longer carry those replacements.
Residential subdivision lot prices
Lot prices for the residential subdivision were discussed. Setting the cost to $55 per square metre will be reasonable, while providing a range of varying sized lots means the town will have something for everyone.
Turriff Avenue Paving
The town will go ahead with contacting businesses along Turriff Ave. to see if owners are interested in continuing with paving. Though it is too late this year to pave the avenue, council needs all businesses on board before continuing with any plans. A meeting with the business owners will be scheduled soon.
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation requested the town to name October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Councillors agreed to the request and will have pink ribbons as well as brochures to be found in the town office where a donation box will also be set up.
Curb Removal
A new policy will be put in place to ensure the safe removal of a curb, so as not to damage any of the surrounding infrastructures.
Offer to buy
A company intending to buy a lot from the town to build multi-family condos has been accepted.
Medical Students
First and second year medical students will be touring the area on Sept. 28. This is a way to get medical students interested in becoming rural practitioners upon finishing their schooling.
