Help Wanted

Village Maintenance Operator: Resort Village of North Grove

Description: The Resort Village of North Grove is seeking an energetic, self-starter to provide our Resort Village efficient operations and maintenance of our Village’s assets and infrastructure including, but not limited to, streets and roads, park areas, equipment, and all Public Works programs.

The successful Applicant will be required to:

·         Operate equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, tractors, and loaders etc.

·         Provide general functions including mowing, tree pruning, snow removal, spraying etc. 

·         Provide general maintenance of village equipment

·         Be physically fit

·         Be competent to work with required chemicals and fuels

·         Work a flexible seasonal schedule

·         Work in all weather conditions

·         Work without direct supervision but within approved policies, procedures, and specifications

·         Other miscellaneous duties as required

Qualifications:

·         Valid Driver’s License

·         Applicable Powered Mobile Equipment Operator Certification

Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits are available.

The Resort Village of North Grove is willing to support the successful applicant with training if necessary.

Please email a resume and cover letter to:

Resort Village of North Grove at rvnorthgrove@sasktel.net

Newsletter June 29 2021

Road work - patching

Public Notice: It’s that time of year again for road work. Please reduce your speed and watch for the road maintenance crew patching potholes in the Village over the next few days.

Once the patch work is complete the roads will be assessed to determine if oiling will be required or not this year. Keep checking back to the website for updates.

Public Notice: Recycling Collection Schedule

Public Notice: Garbage Collection Schedule

Spring Clean-up 2021

STREET SWEEPING

Street Sweeping: Please note that weather and contractor availability , Street sweeping for the Village will be done on Saturday May 1 2021. Please make sure that you are not leaving vehicles parked on the road.

Thank you for your understanding and participation to clean up our community.

Council requests your input

The Village of North Grove Council has received notice of application for proposed residential subdivision within the RM of Dufferin. Please see the map below or click here

The Council of North Grove is concerned with the impact this proposal could have on our community’s infrastructure, road safety and carrying capacity of Buffalo Pound Lake.  We as Council would like to hear from you.

Please voice your concerns or support in writing by either emailing (rvnorthgrove@sasktel.net) or written letter to the office (5-1410 Caribou St W Moose Jaw SK S6H 7S9) by May 19 2021.

This will give us time to compile your letters and submit them to Community Planning, Government Relations on your behalf prior to the deadline.

Septic Hauling Notice

We have been asked to by our local septic haulers Olson and Sons Septic to pass this message on to the people in our community.

“An increase in fee structure is being put in place by the City of Moose Jaw, in the event we, the hauler, need to haul to Moose Jaw to dispose of the liquid waste you will see an increase on your pump out invoice” If you have any questions on this matter or to book a pump out please feel free to contact them.

Fire Ban Lifted

Please note that the fire ban has been lifted.

FIRE BAN

RESORT VILLAGE OF NORTH GROVE

PUBLIC NOTICE

RURAL FIRE BAN IS BEING IMPLEMENTED IMMEDIATELY.

Due to the rating of EXTREME FIRE DANGER, the Village of North Grove advises that a complete fire ban is now in effect for the Resort Village. NO OPEN FIRES will be permitted during this time. This includes recreational fires, burning of leaves or other open fire sources. Outdoor natural gas or propane BBQ's or cooking appliances are permitted.

Your cooperation to abide by the ban is greatly appreciated.

Roads update

December 23 2020: Snow removal crew has been out since before 5:00 am to get the roads cleared for you. Please drive with caution and reduce your speed when approaching the snow plough.

ROAD UPDATE: TRAVEL NOT RECOMMENDED

ROAD UPDATE: Our Village roads are accumulating a lot of snow and with the wind causing snow drifts. The Council of North Grove would like to advise a TRAVEL NOT RECOMMENDED at this time. We will keep everyone updated as to when we will start clearing the snow.

December 22 2020 Snow Storm

Please be safe out there today. The snow storm has hit and is creating visibility concerns. Please note that it is dangerous to initiate a snow clearing program during a storm when visibilities are reduced. The snow removal team will be out once it stops snowing , and winds slow down.

Thank you

The North Grove council would like to thank Terry for the exceptional effort and care he provided our Village as our contractor.  We appreciate all the work that you have done for our Community and wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Upcoming winter weather

We are asking residents to please remove all personal items/vehicles/boat trailers/campers, etc. from along the side of the roadway over the weekend. The prediction is for a heavy snowstorm and we would ask for your help with the snow removal by ensuring the streets and ditches are obstacle free for the snow blower.

Getting to Know Saskatchewan's Local Government

November 9-15 is Local Government Week, a week to raise awareness and engagement in local democracy.

As part of Local Government Week, Saskatchewan’s Local Government Week Committee is offering a free virtual session for residents interested in learning more about local government in Saskatchewan. On November 12 at 6:30 p.m., join local government representatives for an open forum where you can ask your local government questions. Learn more and register online at tinyurl.com/sklocalgovernment.

Local Government Week is a partnership between the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Métis Nation - Saskatchewan, Municipalities of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, and the Saskatchewan School Boards Association.

Election Results for Councillor

Appendix C

 FORM CC

[Clause 139(1)(b) of the Act]

Declaration of Results

Councillor: RESORT VILLAGE of NORTH GROVE

for the election held on the 29 day of AUGUST, 2020 .

Names of Candidates                 Number of Votes or Acclamation/Elected

Jerry Cherneski – 56

David Jukes – 97 - ELECTED

Darrell Crabbe – 86 - ELECTED

Heather Spurr – 55

Charmaine Styles - 26

Number of rejected ballots, except those on which  no  vote  was made: .     ____0______

*Number of ballots counted but objected to:...................................    ____0________

Spoiled: (e.g. Issued to a person who declined to vote) ..................    ___0_________

Total number of voters who voted as indicated on each Form Z . __166________

I declare that this is an accurate statement of the votes cast for the office of Councillor for the Resort Village of North Grove

Tracy Edwards : Returning Officer

Dated this 29 day of August, 2020 .

Election Day What to Expect

When you arrive at the polling station you will be greeting by our polling staff . Please be respectful of the COVID-19 Health Guidelines. There will sanitizer available to be used prior to entering the voting area. Masks are not mandatory however are recommended. We will be limiting the amount of people in the voting space to ensure the 2 metres distancing. You will be given a pen to fill out the declaration. You may keep the pen or dispose of it in the box provided. You will also receive a pencil to mark your ballot. This you can keep this as well or dispose of in the box for it to be sanitized and recycled . If you have any questions prior to the election please feel free to contact the office.