Town of Radisson

March 18, 2020

Urgent Message from Mayor Bennett 

Last night, The Town of Radisson Council and staff discussed how COVID-19 could affect our community. We discussed measures that we can take to minimize the impact on our citizens. Taking into consideration the advice of our provincial and federal governments, following in the lead they have taken in the matter, the following decisions were made:

The Town of Radisson office will be closed until further notice. Office staff will still be working to ensure critical tasks are accomplished. Ratepayers can make arrangements with the office staff to ensure bills and taxes are paid on time, and various other functions are performed in a timely fashion, whenever possible.  As well, in the event that space is required by emergency personnel as they handle the pandemic, this building will be clean and available.

Effective Immediately, all municipal buildings used for operations, including the water plant, lift station, fire hall, workshop, and well shacks, will have access limited to key personnel and only for critical operational tasks. Visitors and Guests will not be permitted access for any reason.

All other Municipal buildings for public use, Skating Rink, Curling Rink will be closed indefinitely. No person(s) will be allowed in or out of the building, for any reason, except key personnel directly employed by the Town of Radisson. This extreme measure has been carefully considered.  The safety of our many users and their guests is the critical factor.

Regarding the Fire Hall, Chief Werezak has been consulted with this decision and it is understood that they provide a critical service. Radisson Fire & Rescue will still remain operational as the services they provide to the public will remain their top priority.

Best Regards,

Leona Bennett

The Town of Radisson Mayor and Council would like to remind everyone that with the uncertainty of the Covid-19 Pandemic that everyone please take the proper precautionary measures to protect yourself and your family.

• Sneeze & Cough into the bend of your arm
• Wash hands with soap & water for at least 20 seconds
• Wash hands often after touching surfaces and before eating or touching your face.
• Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if unable to wash your hands with soap and water
• Wear a mask if you are exhibiting symptoms or are looking after someone who is ill.
• Maintain a personal distance of about 2 metres (6 feet) from others
• Restrict personal contact with others Ie:  No hand-shakes, hugs, etc.
• Do not go out unless absolutely necessary
• Self monitor for symptoms if you have been out in public (take temp. 2-3 x day to monitor for fever)
• Self isolate (for 2 weeks) if you have been travelling or in contact with someone who travelled

We are also asking that for now the public please refrain from attending the Council Meetings, as our council chambers are small and not able to accommodate the personal space of 3 feet apart.  We will have the minutes of the meeting up on our website as soon as they are approved. 

If you have business to conduct with the Town Office or need to make a payment on taxes, utilities or registering a pet we encourage you to use electronic means of communication and payments.  If you have any questions or concerns please phone the Town office at 306-827-2218.

Saskatchewan Municipal Board has approved

Water & Sewer Bylaw 1-2019

Effective November 1, 2019, the following changes to the Water & Sewer Bylaw come into effect

• Water bills are due within the month they are rendered – Previously there was 31 days from the billing date to pay. With the changes, a bill sent in January is due by January 31, 2020
• 5% Interest will be charged at the end of each month on any amounts outstanding. Previously, no interest or charges were applied
• Accounts will be disconnected after Sixty-One (61) days of the billing date and will be turned on only after payment of all arrears, interest and $50.00 fee for re-connection.