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Short-Term Rentals now Permitted
in the R.M. of Vanscoy
The RM of Vanscoy is now permitting short-term rentals.
Here's what you need to know: What are Short-Term Rentals? Short-term rentals refer to transient lodging accommodations offered for a period of fewer than 30 days within a secondary suite or private bedroom on a property occupied by the landowner. These accommodations cater to transient guests seeking short-term stays, encompassing residences available through online platforms or other means. Requirements for Short-Term Rentals To ensure the smooth operation of short-term rentals, certain requirements must be met: - The use must be ancillary to the dwelling unit's use as a private residence. - The landowner must be a resident of the dwelling unit. - The residential or residential farm character and appearance of the property must not be altered. - The permitted use is valid only during the period the property is occupied by the applicant. - A minimum of one on-site parking spot is required per bedroom. - A maximum of 4 bedrooms are allowed per dwelling. - A maximum of 2 guests per bedroom, with a total of 8 guests per dwelling, are permitted. - The maximum number of guests per bedroom may be increased to 3 for children under 13. - Kitchen facilities in bedrooms are prohibited. - Permits may be revoked if conditions are no longer met, as determined by the Council. - Fire safety inspection by the Delisle and District Fire Department is required. - Submission of on-site parking and floor plans at the time of application is mandatory. How to Apply: To operate a short-term rental, ensure compliance with the above requirements and submit the necessary information, including on-site parking and floor plans, at the time of application. To apply, please complete the Short-Term Rental Application found in the P&D Forms Section on the website and return it to the RM office.
Town of Delisle is Building
Three New Streets
Delisle will soon have three new streets along the east end of Railway Avenue (Highway 7 access road). The most easterly street will be named Paperback Road, the next street west will be named Hero Drive. These two streets are so named as a tribute to the Paperback Hero movie that was filmed in Delisle in the 1970's. The third street to the west will be named Valleyview Gate and will connect Railway Avenue to Valleyview Drive to the north.
Construction is underway with a completion date yet to be announced.
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Controlled Burn Line 1 - 866 - 404 - 4911 If you are planning on having a controlled burn on your property, report it to the Controlled Burn line.
Reporting the controlled burn will help to prevent the unnecessary use of valuable resources and manpower.
Failure to report the burn could result in unexpected company in the form of the fire department and an avoidable expense.
Community Members Share Their Skills and Experiences on School Community Councils
The School Community Council (SCC) is a primary link between the home, community and school. Prairie Spirit believes that involvement with School Community Councils is a rewarding and meaningful activity for parent and community members.
The purpose of School Community Councils is to: • Support student learning success and well-being; and, • Encourage parent and community involvement and engagement in the school.
School Community Councils provide mechanisms for parents and community members to support and influence the work of the school and to channel advice to the Board of Education and others. The focus of the SCC is student learning and well-being. The challenge for the SCC is to engage the parents and community with the school in a meaningful partnership that supports their shared responsibility.
School Community Council Responsibilities Councils are accountable to their community. Responsibilities of the Council include: • Understanding their community; • Supporting parent and community involvement in the school; • Advising the Board and school as outlined in the Board of Education School Community Council Policy; • Working with the School to develop, support and provide advice to the Learning Improvement Plan; • Helping parents find ways to support their children’s learning; • Reviewing extra-curricular school activities approved by the principal and Student Council members; • Advising and approving fundraising activities in the school; and • Reviewing student fees to ensure alignment with Board of Education directions.
Council Member Responsibilities Your role as a Council member is to build shared responsibility among parents, the community and school for student learning and well-being. In addition, your role is to lead parent and community involvement in school planning and improvement. The term of office for Representative Parent and Community Members is two (2) years with no limit on the number of consecutive terms that may be served. As a Council member you might expect to... • Attend meetings from September to June as determined by the Council calendar; • Engage in the work of the Council such as: o Supporting and advising the development of the Learning Improvement Plan with the staff of the school; o Developing, leading and taking action on Council initiatives to help families support their children’s learning; o Providing advice to the school, Board of Education and other community organizations and agencies, as outlined in Board of Education policy; o Providing advice for school fundraising activities, school fees and the student code of conduct; o Reporting to parents and community on Council progress; and, o Working with other Council members to learn more about the role of the Council and how to fulfill its responsibilities.
In order to run for election to your local SCC, you must live in the school attendance area or be a parent of a student in the school. Contact your school’s principal or Prairie Spirit School Division for more details.
Prairie Spirit School Division Releases Weapons Policy
Over the past several months, Prairie Spirit School Division has been developing a formal procedure
regarding weapons in schools. The procedure provides a consistent approach for all Prairie Spirit schools
to follow to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The procedure states that students and adults must not possess or use real or replica weapons on
school premises or at school-sponsored activities held off school premises. This also includes
transportation on the school bus. There are no exceptions to this procedure.
Examples of weapons include, but are not limited to:
hand guns
rifles
shot guns
air rifles
knives
tasers
laser pointers
pepper spray
multi-tools that include a blade
• any liquid, spray or powder capable of
injuring, immobilizing or otherwise
incapacitating any person
Under certain circumstances, the principal, in consultation with the school division, may give permission
for an item to be in the school that could be considered to be a weapon (e.g., tools or equipment for
Practical and Applied Arts or Phys. Ed.).
If other students are aware of a student in possession of a weapon, they should inform a staff member.
In-school administrators are authorized to take the necessary steps to remove weapons from the school.
This will include following an established school safety protocol and contacting the police.
The safety of our students is our first priority. Our dedicated staff members work every day to ensure
our students are learning in a safe and caring environment.
If you have any questions or if you would like to review the procedures document, please contact your
school.
Construction Zone Fines
When traveling on two lane highways you must slow to 60 in both directions when passing workers or equipment. On a divided highway it applies to the direction the workers are on. Saskatoon is different as it applies to the entire area signed as a construction zone. The media coverage told the base fine and the additional per KPH which may not have gotten your attention. To give you an idea of how serious this is, here are an example of the new fines. Traveling at; 100 KPH the fine is $530.00 110 KPH the fine is $714.00 120 KPH the fine is $798.00 Hopefully showing the amount of the fines will make it clearer and help you realize how serious this is. Please slow down to 60 for the safety of the workers who are trying to improve the roads for your travel.
RM #315 Montrose develops an Official Community Plan
The Council of the RM of Montrose No. 315 adopted three bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. The RM has established a new Official Community Plan, a new Zoning Bylaw and a new fees bylaw.
The Official Community Plan bylaw will establish municipal land use policies, goals and objectives. The Zoning Bylaw will implement land use policies, establish zoning districts, prescribe permitted and discretionary uses within each zoning district, establish a development permitted process, prescribe a process for appeals and provide a provision for amendments. The Fees bylaw will establish fees for municipal services including planning and development services.
The Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw and Fees Bylaw will affect all land within the incorporated area of the Rural Municipality. The zoning and policy maps show the affected lands.
The Official Community Plan provides the Rural Municipality with direction on development decisions and municipal goals. The Zoning Bylaw helps direct and manage growth and development within the Rural Municipality. The Fees Bylaw provides the Rural Municipality with a schedule of fees to be charged for services provided by the Municipality.
Any person may inspect the Bylaws and maps at the RM office during normal office hours. Copies of the bylaws and maps are available at cost. Electronic copies of the proposed bylaws and maps can be viewed and/or downloaded on line at http://www.rmreview.net/ocp.html.
RM #345 Vanscoy has had Official Community Plan since 2009
The RM of Vanscoy No. 345 adopted an Official Community Plan (OCP) back in 2009. The plan allows for new subdivisions through out the RM, primarily on the main traffic corridors. Since the adoption there have been many applications for subdivision of residential land into parcels smaller than the previous 40 acre minimum parcel size.
Each application requires council to hold a public hearing. In some cases there has been considerable opposition that stopped the proposed subdivisions, though many have been approved.
Contact the RM office or website to find out the affected land.
