The suspension of activities at numerous Canora locations and an infrastructure grant application were among the items of concern for town council at its regular meeting on March 17.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, council suspended activities at all Town of Canora recreation facilities and closed the town office and public works facilities to the public, effective immediately and until further notice. Council agreed to reconsider these actions at each subsequent council meeting until such time as the public interest warrants the resumption of activities and opening of facilities.
Council approved application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program 鈥� Green Infrastructure Stream for the Landfill Site Decommissioning Project. Council agreed with the terms and conditions of this program, will manage the construction of the project, fund the $600,000 municipal share of costs, fund any ongoing operation and maintenance, and follow any mitigation measures as required by applicable federal or provincial legislation.
Council approved the following non-profit museum grants for 2020:
- Canora Ukrainian Heritage Museum听听听听听听听听听听听听听 听听听听听听听听听听听 $2,000
- Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity听听听听听听听 $1,000
Council authorized labourers Roger Sabiston and Kris Currie to attend chemical applicators training to be held April 27 to 30 at SaskPolytech in Regina.
Two bylaws to enter into farm land lease agreements were each introduced, read three times and adopted.
A bylaw to provide for the abatement of nuisances and the authority to deal with property maintenance was introduced, read three times and adopted.
A bylaw to enter into a landfill services agreement was introduced, read three times and adopted.
A bylaw to enter into an agreement regarding bylaw enforcement services was introduced, read three times and adopted.
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