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Impacts to City Services Following New Provincial Regulations

Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2022 11:45 AM

Effective Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 12:01 am, the province will return to the modified version of Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen for at least 21 days (until January 26), impacting City services and recreation facilities.

“The City will take all necessary measures to protect the health and safety of employees, residents and the community at large. We will continue to comply with all provincial orders and follow the advice of our public health experts, while making sure that essential services...

Proposed 2022 City Budget Released

Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2022 05:00 AM

The proposed 2022 Municipal Budget forms the starting point for City Council’s detailed review. This year’s budget provides an increase in the municipal tax levy after growth of $4.7 million or 2.29%. The impact of COVID-19 is excluded from the levy and is proposed to be funded by the Stabilization reserve fund.

“This budget identifies the impact of implementing initiatives from the Program and Services Review including the Digital Strategy and Employee Recruitment strategy, along with...

City Issues Weather Alert

Posted on Monday, December 27, 2021 06:45 AM

As part of the COVID-19 Severe Weather Response Plan, the City is issuing an alert to the community because of a snowfall warning with total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm, and easterly winds gusting to 50 km/h resulting in local blowing snow.

During cold weather and times of heavy snowfall, residents are encouraged to check in with vulnerable friends, neighbours and family to ensure they are not experiencing any difficulties related to the weather. Populations at greater risk include: infants...

Outdoor skating rinks at night

Outdoor Boarded Skating Rinks Begin Opening December 24

Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 06:30 AM

Some of the City’s boarded, outdoor skating rinks will begin opening for the season starting on Friday, Dec. 24.

These sites include: (South) West Thunder, James Street, Tarbutt, Wayland, North Neebing, West Arthur, South Neebing (North) Current River, North End, Brent Park, Carrick, County Park, West End, and John Kushner.

The remaining boarded rinks will remain closed temporarily as they require further flooding and maintenance prior to officially opening. All un-boarded skating ponds are also still...

Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites Open Boxing Day

Posted on Monday, December 20, 2021 05:45 AM

The City will once again recycle natural trees this holiday season, grinding the trees into wood chips to be added to the compost pile at the City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Facility. Compost is given away each spring to beautify residents' lawns and flower gardens. 

“A benefit of getting a natural Christmas tree is that it’s recyclable,” said Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste & Recycling Services. “The City’s nine Tree Drop-off Sites open on Boxing Day.”

North drop-off...