Notices

Newsletter 2026

The RM Office will be closed August 10, 11 and 12.  Please keep this in mind when ordering any parcels.

ADMINISTRATOR POSITION

The R.M. of Excelsior No. 166 invites applications from qualified people to assume the position of Administrator following the retirement of the current Administrator on December 31, 2026.  The office is located in the Village of Rush Lake, 20 miles East of Swift Current on Highway No. 1.  The RM is a progressive rural municipality with a population of approximately 800 residents.  The RM has a wide range of agricultural, residential and industrial developments including pipelines and helium development.  This position offers the opportunity to lead a financially stable municipality.  The municipality also operates two municipal pastures, and a franchise Retail Postal Outlet, as well as hosts two Irrigation Districts.  The Resort Village of Beaver Flat, Villages of Rush Lake and Waldeck, plus the Herbert Ferry Regional Park are all within our boundaries, providing plenty of opportunity for recreation and community involvement.  A full range of services is also available in the Town of Herbert, an immediate neighbor to the East.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall administration of the municipality in accordance with The Municipalities Act, including advising Council, implementing Council policies, overseeing financial management and budgeting including grants administration, preparing agendas and minutes, administering taxation and assessment matters, ensuring legislative compliance, managing municipal assets and projects, and liaising with government agencies, ratepayers and stakeholders.  The Administrator supervises and provides leadership to one part-time office staff and works closely with Council to achieve the municipality’s strategic goals.  The RM has a full-time Foreman and Assistant Foreman along with five seasonal employees.  Attendance at daytime Council meetings and occasional special meetings is required.  The RM has an agreement with the Village of Rush Lake to perform administration of the village.  This occurs within the RM Office and the Village has their own Council.

Applicants must possess at minimum a valid Rural Class “C” Certificate along with strong management, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.  The Administrator reports directly to Council, and is expected to interact with the public and other employees in a courteous and confidential manner.  Experience with Munisoft municipal software and Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) would be considered an asset.

A competitive salary including a benefit package and contributions to the Municipal Employees Pension Plan will be paid, reflecting the combination of qualifications and experience.  Professional development is encouraged and supported by the Council along with annual convention attendance.  The start date for the successful candidate is negotiable but must be no later than December 1, 2026.  An overlap with the current Administrator is anticipated to provide orientation and ensure a smooth transition.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume, including qualifications, experience, salary expectations, available start date and three current work-related references.  The RM thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Applications must be received by the following by 12:00 noon on August 31, 2026:

R.M. of Excelsior No.166

Box 180, Rush Lake, SK  S0H 3S0

Ph: 306-784-3121

Fax: 306-784-3479

E-mail: rm166@sasktel.net

The Dairy Bridge is now open to 3T traffic only, keeping in mind the road on the west side is still seasonal as we head into the coming months.

An Interim Development Control Bylaw has been passed by Council and approved by the Province.  Please click on the link to see a copy.

IDCB Public Notice RM of Excelsior No. 166

Approved Interim Dev Control Bylaw

Ratepayers are reminded that putting their own dust suppressant on RM roads is not permitted.  Please contact the RM Office for further information regarding the cost sharing program for dust control.

The Province has passed new legislation that requires all residential occupancies to have carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, regardless of the building’s age or size, in place by July 1, 2022.  Did you know that Saskatchewan averages 1200 carbon monoxide incidents each year?  For your own safety, please comply.

The Agricultural Health & Safety Network and the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety are offering free webinar sessions on Sowing the Seeds of Mental Health: Supporting the Mental Health of Canadian Farmers.  Please click on the link for more information.  Poster SOWING THE SEEDS OF MENTAL HEALTH

Ratepayers are being reminded to Call Before You Dig.  The number to call is 1(866)828-4888.  This includes any type of excavation work and includes near any pipeline.