April 10, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 26, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the minutes of the regular meeting of council held Monday, March 16, 2026 be adopted as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: That the minutes of the finance meeting committee meeting held Friday, March 27, 2026 be minutes adopted as presented.
   • · Motion 3 added: That the 2026 budget be approved at the estimated amount of $2,929,366.00 with the municipal mill rate being set at 8 mills.
   • · Motion 4 added: That the municipality purchase a 2023 Case Backhoe from Redhead Equipment of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan at a cost of $145,410 to be paid over a three year period.
   • · Motion 5 added: That the list of accounts as annexed hereto and marked "List A - Accounts Approved as Paid – April 10, 2026” be approved as paid.
   • · Motion 6 added: That the list of accounts as annexed hereto and marked “List B - Accounts Approved and to be paid – April 10, 2026” be approved and paid.
   • · Motion 7 added: That the municipality purchase a 2014 Schulte rock picker from Churchview Acres Ltd. of Kelvington, Saskatchewan in the amount of $19,000.00.
   • · Motion 8 added: That the request of the Sturgis & District Rural Fire Co-operative for funding for future capital purchases be approved and further that the amount of $14,000.00 be approved and paid.
   • · Motion 9 added: That the municipality set up a Hearing Clinic for RM employees and a clinic for ratepayers through the CANWORKSAFE program.
   • · Motion 10 added: That the report of Mad Maks Asbestos Abatement Ltd of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan be accepted as presented.
   • · Motion 11 added: That as the next matter to be discussed relates to employee issues, Council move into an in-camera session where a portion of the meeting be closed to the public under the authority of Part III of The Local Authority Freedom of Information…
   • · Motion 12 added: That Council move out of the in-camera session and reopen the meeting to the public.
   • · Motion 13 added: That the following reports be approved as presented: APAS, Hamlet of Ketchen, Norquay Vet Board, Sturgis Rec Board, Weed Inspector report and Parkland Regional Waste Management.
   • · Motion 14 added: That the meeting be recessed for lunch.
   • · Motion 15 added: That the summary statement of financial activities for the period ending March 31, 2026, as prepared and presented be approved and filed.
   • · Motion 16 added: That the bank statement and reconciliation for the month of February, 2026 as prepared and presented be approved and filed.
   • · Motion 17 added: That as cheque no. 3916 in the amount of $85.76 for overpaid taxes is stale dated for the second time, that it be cancelled.
   • · Motion 18 added: That as cheque no. 3917 in the amount of $12.06 for overpaid taxes is stale dated for the second time, that it be cancelled.
   • · Motion 19 added: That as cheque no. 4011 in the amount of $117.45 for overpaid taxes is stale dated, that it be cancelled and reissued.
   • · Motion 20 added: That development permit no. 06-26 for the construction of a 16 foot by 16 foot storage/workshop on LSD 5-32-34-5-W2 be approved.
   • · Motion 21 added: That development permit no. 07-26 for the construction of a 12 foot by 30 foot addition to the existing shop situated on PtNW-32-34-5-W2 be approved.
   • · Motion 22 added: That invoice no. RM334-PaveADJ in the amount of $7,920.00 for PST that was not charged on the paving project be approved and paid.
   • · Motion 23 added: That the municipality sponsor a scholarship for the 2026 graduating class at the Sturgis Composite School in the amount of $500.00 for a student entering post-secondary classes in the fields of agriculture, health care or law enforcement.
   • · Motion 24 added: That the request of the School Community Council of Preeceville, Saskatchewan for a donation be approved and further that an amount of $50.00 be approved and paid.
   • · Motion 25 added: That the request of the Sturgis Sports & Rodeo Committee for a sponsorship be approved and further that an amount of $200.00 be approved and paid.
   • · Motion 26 added: That the request of The Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan Inc. for a donation towards the purchase of an additional ultrasound machine for the Yorkton Regional Hospital be approved and further that an amount of $1,500.00 be ap…
   • · Motion 27 added: That the request of RFNow to haul reduced loads during road ban season be approved.
   • · Motion 28 added: That the municipality provide written notice to the Program Management Board of the Rural Integrated Roads For Growth Program advising them of the municipality’s intent to appeal the change in funding for the Clearing The Path corridors.
   • · Motion 29 added: That Councillor Wayne Mastrachuk be authorized to attend the NEATPC annual general meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 21 in Kelvington, Saskatchewan and that his expenses for attending be borne by the municipality and further that Counci…
   • · Motion 30 added: That the request of the registered owner of PTNW-20-34-05-W2 for the replacement of the culvert in the approach be approved.
   • · Motion 31 added: That the notice of mill rate, received from the Ministry of Government Relations setting the 2026 school mill rates, agricultural land 1.07, residential property 4.27, commercial/industrial property 6.37 and resource 7.49, be accepted and …
   • · Motion 32 added: That the following invoices be approved and paid; Collabria Mastercard - $143.95, Brandt Tractor – invoice #102005996 - $1,919.50, invoice #102006002 - $777.00 be approved and paid.
   • · Motion 33 added: That the following correspondence as listed and presented be filed:
   • · Motion 34 added: That the meeting be adjourned.
   • · Attendance added: Parkin (present)
   • · Attendance added: Cory Paul (present)
   • · Attendance added: Wayne Mastrachuk (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rick Pristie (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Gabe Goodsman (present)
   • · Attendance added: Lisa Peterson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Reg Yaremchuk (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ron Bilanchuk (present)
   • · Participation added: Gabe Goodsman arrive
   • · Participation added: Parkin recuse
   • · Participation added: Parkin arrive