A COMMUNITY OF PRODUCTIVITY
The RM is situated North of the Battlefords, and within its boundaries Jackfish Lake and Murray Lake are at the center.
We are a Community committed to Agriculture and Commercial development.
CONTACT
US
RM of Meota No. 468
300 - 1st Street E Box 80
Meota, SK S0M 1X0
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(Closed during the noon hour)
CLOSED HOLIDAYS
VOYENT ALERT
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PUBLIC NOTICES
DISRUPTION TO ER SERVICES
Please be advised of the temporary disruption to emergency services at RHC Turtleford from October 8th to October 11th.
Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
FIRST MEETING OF COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 will be holding the First Meeting of Council on Friday, November 15, 2024. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
STRATHCONA OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED
The Strathcona Open House due to be held today has been postponed. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The Municipal Election for the RM of Meota No. 468 will take place on November 13, 2024. Further details can be found on the RM website under the"RM Governance" tab and then "Elections". Please click on "Download Here" to view a video about running for Council.
JACKFISH ROAD DETOUR UPDATE
The Jackfish Road closure is extending ½ mile North of the Blanchette Road to facilitate culvert installation. Please click on "Download Here" for more information and map of detour.
OFFICE CLOSED
The RM of Meota office will be closed on Monday September 30, 2024 in observation of Truth & Reconciliation Day. We will reopen our regular hours on Tuesday October 1, 2024
FLARE NOTIFICATION
SaskEngery will be conducting a planned flare at SW-16-46-16-W3 on September 25, 2024.
Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
BECOME AN APAS REPRESENTATIVE
Be the voice for agriculture! Click on "Download Here" for more information.
JACKFISH ROAD DETOUR UPDATE
The Jackfish Road closure will extend 1 mile South of the Ness Road effective Monday September 23 and continuing in effect until September 27th pending weather. Please click on "Download Here" for a detailed map of the detour.
STRYCHNINE PETITION-REVISED
Please be advised there has been a revision in the wording of the strychnine petition. Please click on "Download Here" to review.
SEPTIC AWARENESS WEEK
September 16 – 20, 2024 is Septic Awareness Week. Please click “Download Here” for more details.
DRINKING WATER ADVISORY
Please be advised there a drinking water advisory applied to the Jackfish Lake West Water Utility rate payers effective September 12, 2024 and until further notice. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION
Council will be considering a Public Notice Bylaw at their Regular Meeting to be held on October 2, 2024. Please click “Download Here” for further details. A copy of the draft bylaw can be found under RM Governance/Bylaws on our website, or obtained by contacting our office.
JACKFISH ROAD DETOUR UPDATE
The Jackfish Road from the Ness Road to the Blanchette Road remains closed to traffic.
TRAVEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Please click on "Download Here" for more information and map.
NATURAL GAS INSPECTIONS
SaskEnergy Inspectors or qualified Field Representatives contracted by SaskEnergy plan inspection of the natural gas line system in the RM of Meota to begin and to complete the inspection during the dates of September - October/24. Additional information is attached. Please click on "Download Here" to view additional information.
STRYCHNINE PETITION
The RM of Meota in collaboration with the Northwest Municipalities Association is supporting a petition to THE Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health.
THAT the Prairie landscape is thoroughly infested with Richardson’s Ground Squirrels (RDS) and are in desperate need of an
undisputable and sustainable pest management strategy, it is imperative that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
reevaluate the decision to cancel the use of strychnine for the control of RGS. Petition can be signed at the RM of Meota office until Friday October 11, 2024 at 4:00 pm. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS ELECTION
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nomination of candidate for the office of:
REEVE
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 1
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 3
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 5
will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the municipal office located at 300 1st St. East, Meota, Saskatchewan, and also during regular business hours from September 5th until October 8th, 2024.
Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND ZONING BYLAW ADOPTION
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council for the RM of Meota No. 468 (RM) intends to consider the adoption of new land use planning bylaws, an Official Community Plan (OCP) and a Zoning Bylaw (ZB), under sections 29 and 46 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 (PDA). Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 8:00 AM in the RM office. Please click on "Download Here" for more information
JACKFISH ROAD DETOUR
A segment of the Jackfish Road will be closed on Monday August 26, 2024 from the Ness Road to the Blanchette Road. Please click on "Download Here" for more information and a map of detour route.
SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 will be holding the following Special Council Meeting in the Council Chambers of the R.M. Office located at 300 First Street East, Meota, Saskatchewan. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
FITZGERALD ROAD DETOUR
A segment of the Fitzgerald Road will be closed on Saturday August 3, 2024 for approximately three weeks. Please click on "Download Here" for more information and a map of detour.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 will be participating in the planning stages for the development of a regional arena project being led by the City of North Battleford and welcomes expression of interest from ratepayers. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
MARTINSON'S BEACH MEETING
The Hamlet of Martinson's Beach will be holding their regular Hamlet Board Meeting on July 31, 2024 at #44 Lake Avenue at 6:30 p.m.
MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION
Council will be considering a Bylaw to Control the Collection, Storage and Disposal of Sewage at an upcoming meeting. Please click “Download Here” for further details.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (OCP) & ZONING BYLAW (ZB) REVIEW
The Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 is currently reviewing the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Draft 4 of the OCP & ZB
will be presented at the Annual Ratepayer Meeting on July 26, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Please click on "Download Here" for more informatoin.
ACCIDENT RESPONSE
Please click on "Download Here" to read a statement issued by Reeve, Sherry Jimmy
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 will be holding the following Special Council Meeting in the Council Chambers of the R.M. Office located at 300 First Street East, Meota, Saskatchewan. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
ANNUAL RATE PAYERS MEETING
The annual rate payers meeting will be held on July 26, 2024. Please click on "Download Here" for location, time and agenda.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The Organized Hamlet of Martinson’s Beach will hold their Annual General Meeting on June 22, 2024. Please click on "Download Here" for details.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN & ZONING BYLAW DRAFT
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SESSION JUNE 14, 2024 - 7:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No.468 will be holding the following Public Engagement Session at the Village of Cochin Community Hall located just off Highway 4 in the Village of Cochin on Friday, June 14, 2024. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
POWER POLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Please find information attached regarding power pole inspections taking place within the RM of Meota. Please click on "Download Here" for further details.
SPEED LIMIT CHANGE AT THE RESORT VILLAGE OF AQUADEO
Please click on "Download Here" for information and map on the new speed limit zone through the Resort Village of Aquadeo.
GOPHER CONTROL
Details regarding a cost-share rebate program to control ground squirrel populations can be found in the attached document. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
APPLICATION FOR DISCRETIONARY USE
Public notice is hereby given that, pursuant to section 55 of The Planning and
Development Act, 2007, that the RM of Meota No. 468 has received an application for a
discretionary use. Please click on "Download Here" for further details.
SALE & EXCHANGE OF MUNICIPAL RESERVE
Public notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 199 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007,
the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 has received an application for a proposed
subdivision. Please click on "Download Here" for further details
SPRING WEIGHT BANS
The RM of Meota follows the spring road bans by the Ministry of Highways.
Ministry of Highways issued a notice that the spring road bans will be removed effective May 13, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. Please click on "Download Here" for more information
COCHIN TRANSFER STATION CLOSED
The Cochin transfer station will be closed Friday May 10, 2024 due to employee training. Regular hours will resume on Saturday May 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Martinson's Beach
Board Meeting to take place May 14, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.; Lot #27
SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 will be holding the following Special Council Meeting in the Council Chambers of the R.M. Office located at 300 First Street East, Meota, Saskatchewan. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION GUIDELINES
The Meota & District Emergency Organization has prepared a Personal Emergency Preparedness Information Guidelines. This is to guide you in what to do in the first 72 hours in the event of an emergency. To access these guidelines please click on "Download Here". They can also be found on our website under RM Services - Emergency Services Tab.
MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 will be considering the following matters at the Regular Council meeting on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in the Council Chambers of the R.M. Office located at 300 First Street East, Meota, Saskatchewan. Please click on "Download Here" for further details.
HAMLET OF PRINCE BOARD MEETING
Scheduled for Friday April 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
HAMLET ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DATES
BAYVIEW HEIGHTS - June 29, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
DAY'S BEACH - June 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
LAKEVIEW - May 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
LANZ POINT - May 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
MARTINSON'S BEACH - June 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
MAYMONT BEACH - June 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
PELICAN POINT - June 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
PRINCE - June 3, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
SLEEPY HOLLOW - June 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
SUMMERFIELD BEACH - June 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
SUTTON'S BEACH - July 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
TREVESSA - June 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
WEST CHATFIELD BEACH - June 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
OCP & ZONING BYLAW REVIEW AND UPDATE
The RM of Meota No. 468 Council is reviewing and updating their Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw. The current bylaws were approved in 2011, and therefore need updating to reflect current trends and regulations. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
BURN PERMIT AUTHORIZATION HOTLINE
The RM of Meota consulted with the Fire Chief to streamline the approval process for controlled burns. Burn Permits from the RM office are no longer required, however residents still require authorization to burn.
Two Steps are required for authorization to complete a controlled burn:
Step 1: Contact the 24-hour RM Burn Authorization Hotline at 1-306-892-2221
*Leave a message with
*Your Name
*Your Cell Phone Number
*Location of the Burn
*Date of the Burn
Once you leave a message you are authorized by the RM to Burn. The Fire Chief will receive a notification and may contact you to revoke the authorization if unsafe conditions are present. If a Fire Ban is in place the 24 hour RM Hotline message will indicate that controlled burns are currently not allowed
Step 2: Contact the 24-hour Provincial Controlled Burn Line @ 1-866-404-4911
For More Information see the attached information sheet developed by the
Public Safety Agency
DUST CONTROL PILOT PROJECT
The RM of Meota will be completing a pilot project for dust control on rural roadways in 2024. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
SPRING ROAD BANS
The RM of Meota follows the Spring Road Bans issued by the Ministry of Highways. Spring bans start at 12:01 am Monday April 1, 2024.
Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATION
Public notice is hereby given that, pursuant to section 55 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, that the RM of Meota No. 468 has received an application for a discretionary use. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
WINTER WEIGHTS
The RM of Meota follows the Province (Ministry of Highways) annual orders for both winter weights and spring road bans. Winter weights are now off. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
TRANSFER STATION CLOSED MONDAY MARCH 4, 2024
Please be advised that the RM of Meota Transfer Station North of Cochin will be closed today due to weather.
SNOW BLOWER FOR SALE BY TENDER
The RM of Meota has for sale one (1) 84 inch Farm King PTO Snow Blower. This piece of equipment is being sold as is, where is. Please click on "Download Here" for more details and pictures.
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION 6
“Please consider this a declaration that Whereas JODIE GABRUCK, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 6, is the only candidate nominated for this office, JODIE GABRUCK has been elected for the office of Councillor for Division 6. Please find a Notice of Abandonment of Poll and a message from Jodie attached. Click on "Download Here" to view
SASKATCHEWAN LOTTERIES COMMUNITY GRANT
The RM of Meota is extending the deadline for applications under the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program to 4:30 p.m. March 15, 2024 for projects occurring between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to review the attached guidelines to ensure their project expenses are eligible.
The Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program assists in the development of sport, culture and recreation programs by providing funds to nonprofit community organizations operated by volunteers. The grant program is a partnership between the Government of Saskatchewan, Sask Sport Inc., SaskCulture Inc. and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Inc. The RM of Meota has been allocated $8,824 for the 2024 Fiscal Year.
For more information, contact the CAO at 306-892-2061.
Please click on "Download Here" for access to the application form and guidelines.
CLAY CAP MATERIAL
The RM of Meota was successful in obtaining a grant through the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) program to rehabilitate the Jackfish grid from 3.2 km north of Hwy 26 to 9.0 km north of Hwy 26. Please click on "Download Here" for further information.
SASKATCHEWAN LOTTERIES COMMUNITY GRANT
The Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program assists in the development of sport, culture and recreation programs by providing funds to nonprofit community organizations operated by volunteers. The grant program is a partnership between the Government of Saskatchewan, Sask Sport Inc., SaskCulture Inc. and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Inc. The RM of Meota has been allocated $8,824 for the 2024 Fiscal Year.
The RM of Meota is accepting applications for funding from interested community organizations within the RM of Meota.
Applications will be accepted on or before 4:30 p.m. Feb 1, 2024 for projects occurring between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025.
The Application Form and Guidelines are attached below. Please click on "Download Here" to access the application form and guidelines.
For more information, contact the CAO at 306-892-2061.
COCHIN TRANSFER STATION CLOSED
Due to circumstances beyond the RM’s control the transfer station at Cochin will be closed on December 30 & 31. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
RM OF MEOTA NO. 468 ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 (RM) intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 02/2011 known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB). Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
TRIBUTE TO DEPUTY REEVE
Please click on "Download Here" regarding office closure information.
HWY 4 SPEED ZONE CHANGE UPDATED INFORMATION
Please click on "Download Here" for updated information on the Hwy 4 speed zone change.
HWY 4 SPEED ZONE CHANGE
Ministry of Highways recently changed the speed limit on Highway 4 South of Cochin. Please click on "Download Here" for more information
WINTER WEIGHTS ORDER
Ministry of Highways just issued a notice that due to milder weather this fall, there will be a postponement of Winter Weight season in Saskatchewan. Please click on "Download Here" for more information.
BREAK WATER REHABILITATION PROJECT
Please click on "Download Here" for more information
COCHIN TRANSFER STATION CLOSED
The Cochin transfer station will be closed on Saturday, November 11, 2023 for Remembrance Day. It will re-open again Sunday, November 12th and Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. for regular hours.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR BOARD APPOINTMENT
The Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 welcomes expressions of interest from ratepayers who wish to volunteer their time as a board member of the Interlake Water Utility. Click "Download Here" for more information.
MEOTA & DISTRICT FIRE DEPARTMENT FALSE ALARMS
Please click "Download Here" for information on the Meota & District Fire Department regarding false alarm fees
CIVIC ADDRESS
Administration has completed the population of the official Civic Address Registry established by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency for the Rural Municipality of Meota. Please click on"Download Here" for more information.
MEOTA TRANSFER STATION - WINTER HOURS
Effective immediately the Village of Meota Transfer Station are now on winter hours!
Hours will be - Saturdays 10:00 - 5:30 p.m.
COCHIN TRANSFER STATION - WINTER HOURS
Effective October 15, 2023 the Cochin Transfer Station will be back to winter hours. Last day of summer hours will be Friday October 13, 2023
Winter hours will be as follows:
Saturday - Monday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed Statutory Holidays
DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATION
Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, that the RM of Meota No. 468 has received an application for a discretionary use. The application is to construct a new residence on a site that is less than a quarter section within the SE ¼ Section 17-46-16-W3M: LSD2-17-46-16-W3M Ext 31. Please click on "Download Here" for more details and information.
ZONING BYLAW & OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 (RM) intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 02/2011 known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).
DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATION
Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of The Planning & Development Act, 2007, that the RM of Meota No. 468 has received an application for a discretionary use located at SW 2-47-16 W3M, Parcel A, Plan 101700267. A public hearing will take place at 2:30 pm on July 5, 2023. See the attached Public Notice for all details pertaining to this application.
HIGH WATER FLOW ADVISORY ON NORTH SASKATCHEWAN RIVER
See the link below for the Water Security Agency's news release.
HOW TO AVOID A DEVELOPMENT APPEAL
Click the link to learn how to avoid a development appeal
DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATION - STORAGE COMPOUND
Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of The Planning & Development Act, 2007, that the RM of Meota No. 468 has received an application for a discretionary use. A public hearing will take place at 2:00 pm on July 5, 2023. See the attached Public Notice for all details pertaining to this application.
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ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT - COMMUNAL BOAT DOCKS
The Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. A public hearing will take place at 1:30 pm on July 5, 2023. See the attached Public Notice for all details pertaining to this amendment.
INTERLAKE WATER UTILITY
For your information Interlake Water Utility Board meeting dates for 2023 are: May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21 and December 19. For further meeting information please see their website at interlakewater.net
DIVISION BOUNDARIES REVIEW
The Division Boundary Review Committee is seeking input from the public prior to making a recommendation to Council on one of the options. Please download the attachment for details and submit your comments by April 19, 2023.
REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
Information regarding the long-term feasibility and functionality of a new proposed regional model of fire protection is contained within the attached download.
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessment Roll for the R.M. of Meota No. 468 for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except Statutory holidays, until April 19, 2023. Further information can be found in the attached download.
SOME RM CONTACT EMAILS HAVE CHANGED
Please take note that some emails at the RM of Meota No. 468 have changed. E-transfer payments must be sent to info@rmmeota468.ca. For a complete list, select the link to the Staff Member's directory on the RM website https://www.rmmeota468.ca/staff-members.
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE RM TO BE INSPECTED BY AN APPRAISER
Please click on "Download Here" for information regarding property assessments in the RM.
DIVISION BOUNDARY REVIEW POLICY
The Provincial Government requires Rural Municipalities to implement a Division Boundary Review Policy by
January 1, 2023. Please see "Download Here" for more information.