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2018 Road Bans (April 17, 2018)

Please be aware that the 2018 Road Bans are now in effect for the RM of Prince Albert.

Should you require a permit to haul (please DO NOT haul without one), contact Fran Lucyshyn, Foreman at 306-981-2958.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the permits, please contact us at the office.

Thank you all for your cooperation during this time.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS!!
BURNING PERMIT SEASON HAS NOW ARRIVED.

This is a reminder to the ratepayers of the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert that as of APRIL 1 burning permits are required before any burning is undertaken.

Permits are free and may be completed in person at the municipal office, on our website, by email or submitted by fax to 306-763-6369.

For further information please call the R.M. Office 306-763-2469.

Prince Albert Rural Water Utility Board Nominations

The Prince Albert Rural Water Utility is accepting nominations for two board members. These nominees must be ratepayers in the RM of Buckland, the RM of Prince Albert or the RM of Duck Lake and must be a subscriber to the Rural Water Utility. It is hoped that these positions can be filled by persons with the ability to understand, analyze and provide sound strategic direction on Board business. One position will be appointed for a one year term and the other for a two year term.

Those wishing to be considered for appointment to the Board should file a resume with the Rural Water Utility by April 30th, 2018.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Prince Albert Rural Water Utility at 306-764-6200.

Prince Albert Planning District Official Community Plan

The RM of Prince Albert, in cooperation with the RM of Buckland and the City of Prince Albert, is updating the Prince Albert Planning District Official Community Plan (OCP).  The District OCP guides land use, zoning, subdivisions and development decisions in the RM and the region.

The District OCP update is entering the final stages of Municipal and Provincial review.  The RM is anticipating holding a public hearing for the Bylaw 11 of 2017,  the bylaw for the adoption of the District OCP, at the March Council meeting.

The draft District OCP is available for review –  OCP DRAFT.

Fire Management Bylaw No. 7 of 2015

The new Fire Management Bylaw No. 7 of 2015 is in place for issuing burning permits and to put fire ban's in effect as required.

If you are not the owner of the land and you are applying for a burning permit, you will be required to provide a written letter from the owner or owners stating permission is granted to you to allow for a control burn on their land. (See section 3 (c) of Bylaw No. 7 of 2015)

Do I need a burning permit and if so, for what type of burning, what is the cost of a burning permit?

A burning permit is required for all types of burning within the RM of Prince Albert. There are two types of burning permit, one is a seasonal permit for a burning barrel and/or barbeque pit. The second type of burning permit is for a controlled burn such as burning a brush pile or slough edges, this is a one week only permit and may be extended by contacting the RM office at 306-763-2469. Permits are required from April 1 to November 30. For one week permits you must call the City of Prince Albert at 1-866-404-4911 before you burn and again when the fire is out. *Please call this number if you are burning from December 1 to March 31 to advise the fire department that you are burning.*

For more information, please call the office at 306-763-2469.

Bylaw

Burning Permit

Owner(s) Permission Letter – Sample

NEWS

Russtan Road
Construction of 3.2 kilometers from Hazelwood Road going East 3.2 kilometers. To commence in the spring of 2017.

Payments to the RM
Please note we accept cash, debit, or cheque for payments of taxes and other fees or costs payable to the RM of Prince Albert. We do not accept credit card payments.

PLEASE CALL 1-800-667-7561 to report illegal waste dumping or #5555 if you are a SaskTel cellular customer.

Road Maintenance
The RM of Prince Albert with the support of the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program(PDAP)has been fixing a number of failed road areas due to the past four years of flooding issues. There are many projects yet to be completed. The RM is making progress on these projects at a steady pace. Your patience and understanding regarding these projects is appreciated.