Notices

The RM of Excelsior No. 166 is accepting sealed tenders for 30,000 cubic yards of 7/8” road gravel.  Gravel is to be available on or before April 1, 2024.  The RM of Excelsior No. 166 will be responsible for hauling of the gravel from the site throughout the 2024 season and if necessary any future seasons until the gravel pile is depleted.  The ability for the RM of Excelsior No. 166 to have access to the pit as well as a loader on site will be necessary.

Each tender shall include the following information:

1. A breakdown of all costs associated with the supply of the gravel including a list of taxes that must be added or are included in your price;
2. A copy of a letter of good standing with Sask. WCB;
3. Location of the gravel including the distance from the edge of the RM of Excelsior No. 166 via the closest haul road;
4. Date gravel will be available;
5. Size of gravel.

A third party is to be hired to measure the pile after the gravel is crushed and ready for use.

Sealed tenders must be received by the RM of Excelsior No. 166 on or before December 15, 2023 at 4:00 pm at the following address:

RM of Excelsior No. 166
310 3^rd Avenue
Box 180
Rush Lake, SK
S0H 3S0

Tenders will be evaluated based on date of availability, price per yard, quality of gravel as determined by a decision of the Council, and hauling distance within 10 miles or less of the edge of the RM of Excelsior No. 166.

For more information contact the RM Office at 306-784-3121 or by e-mail at rm166@sasktel.net.

Work has begun on the Stewart Valley Bridge. During this time traffic will be down to one lane.  We ask to please use an alternate route if possible.

Farmers can start recycling empty pesticide and fertilizer containers on May 2.

In addition to empty small plastic containers for pesticides and fertilizers, Cleanfarms’ programs include:

• A nation-wide recycling program for large non-deposit plastic totes and drums for pesticides and fertilizers,
• Recycling programs for grain bags and baler twine,
• A nation-wide collection and proper disposal program for unwanted pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications, and
• A disposal program for see and pesticide bags in Quebec.

Visit www.cleanfarms.ca for location collections.

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

Free rapid tests for Covid-19 are now available for pick-up at the RM Office.  A reminder that we are closed December 24th, 27th and January 3rd.  Office hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed from 12:00 to 12:30 pm.

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.