REDVERS — The Redvers Fire Department received a generous boost toward a replacement fire truck after The Richardson Foundation donated $50,000 to the fire department, bumping up the total funds raised to over $80,000.
“We were very happy about that; like ecstatic about that,” beamed Redvers CAO Tricia Pickard. “Actually, it was our fire chief, Brad Hutton, who wrote that proposal.”
The search for the right truck is still ongoing, as is the quest for more funding.
“We’re still exploring all options, we’re waiting for more quotes,” Pickard said. “Hopefully in the next month or two, we can put all the information together— new versus used—and then see what is the best solution for future planning.”
An official decision hasn’t been made whether Redvers is going with a new or used truck.
Graphic design software approved.
Facing an increased cost to a graphic design program Town Staff frequently utilize, the item was brought before council for a resolution. Currently, the Canva subscription used by five staff only costs $199.90 per year. With an increase effective in 2025, that model changes to $130 per year, per user with a minimum of three people subscribed.
“We are going to keep with our Canva premium, and then we’ll do three minimum users,” Pickard said. “That was the resolution, to proceed with our premium and have three users and invite the Rec Board to be our third and to do a cost share.”
Tree removal
Two rather large trees at the cemetery prompted tree removal after a recent storm knocked one of the trees down, damaging a headstone in the process. Rather than tempt fate with the second pine tree that still precariously stands, the town decided it was time for removal.
“For $800, we can get that removed, which is a very good price, and then there’s another one that we noticed when we were out there that’s pretty much dead,” Pickard explained. “So we may as well cut that one at the same time. I’m still waiting on some quotes for the stump removal, and there’s a lot of big lilac bush that needs to be removed as well.”
Mac’s Tree Removal will perform the removal work, a company the town has worked with previously.
Dust control measure tabled.
In response to a previous dust control request in alleys, the idea came up to put up speed limit signage stating 20 km/hr would be a good alternative, but the idea will be on hold for now.
“That actually wasn’t approved last night,” Pickard confirmed. “We didn’t really want to approve something because of our sign vandalism.”
Even after the town offered a $500 reward for information regarding the rash of vandalism over the summer, no tips have been forthcoming. On the plus side, damage to signs has slowed down, so perhaps the criminals are getting the message.
Ultimately, council decided to revisit the speed limit signage in back alleys next year.
