April 2026 Newsletter
Upcoming Events
Regular Meetings of Council will occur on May 14 and June 11 at 7 p.m. Nomination Day for the Town’s By-Election is set for April 22. Depending on how many nomination forms are received, the election will be May 27. If you have any questions about the By-election or want a form, please feel free to stop in, call (306) 472-5292, or email town.of.lafleche@sasktel.net.
Raw Water Reminder
Raw water will be up and running by mid-May. There will be notices online and around town when this happens, so please look for this before phoning the office. We know everyone gets excited about having it turned on; however, the start-up maintenance and weather are a determining factor. If you know that your riser needs repair or replacement, please contact the office. Similarly, please contact the office if you know the location of your property’s curb stop.
Watering days following raw water turn on for properties are as follows: North of 4th Ave is on odd numbered days (1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.) and South of 4th Ave is on even numbered days (2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.). Please remember that in the event you use raw water on a day that you are not scheduled to, there will be consequences.
Composting
The compost site is located off 1st Ave. E., on the north side of the road and across the rail road tracks. Please use the receptacle, provided on site, for emptied bags. GARBAGE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE! If problems occur, the compost site may begin to operate similarly to the nuisance ground. Compost should be made up of about 70% “brown” material and 30% “green” material. Brown material includes dead leaves, twigs and wood chips. Green material includes grass clippings, vegetable waste, fruit scraps, coffee grounds and tea bags. If there isn’t a sufficient mix of brown and green materials, the compost pile will not heat up, taking forever to break down.
Casual Water Treatment Operator Opening
The Town of Lafleche is looking for a casual water treatment operator. Duties would include relief operation of the plant at least two days per month, but could be more. Relief operation includes water sampling, testing, housekeeping, equipment monitoring and light equipment repair. Please send resumes to town.of.lafleche@sasktel.net or bring them in to the office.
Thank You Lafleche Lions Club!
The Lafleche Lions Club donated and replaced light bulbs in the Legion Hall this past month, and Town Council would like to commend them for their volunteer efforts, thank you!
Council Meeting Updates
At Council’s second budget meeting on February 24, Council adopted the 2026 Cash Budget.
The Town of Lafleche Council passed three bylaws at the March 12 regular meeting. The first was Bylaw No. 540-26, an amending bylaw to the Waste Management Bylaw No. 538-25. The amendments in this bylaw were included to clarify resolutions to other provisions or policies.
The other two bylaws were in regard to utility management and water and sewer rates, fees, and charges. The rates require approval by the Saskatchewan Municipal Board, and have been sent off for that approval. If approved, they will be implemented in the utility billing following their approval and notice to the public.
| Current Rates | Proposed 2026/2027 | Proposed 2028 |
| Water:
Town: Base per month – $23.00 Per Gallon – $0.025 All Rural: Base per month – $28.00 Per Gallon – $0.028 Bulk Fill: Per Gallon – $0.028 Sewer: $15 per month, except where specified as being a high usage facility (variable).
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Water:
Town: Base per month – $28.00 Per Gallon – $0.028 All Rural: Base per month – $33.00 Per Gallon – $0.033 Bulk Fill: Per Gallon – $0.033
Sewer: $17.50 per month, except where specified as being a high usage facility (variable). |
Water:
Town: Base per month – $31.75 Per Gallon – $0.030 All Rural: Base per month – $35.00 Per Gallon – $0.035 Bulk Fill: Per Gallon – $0.035 Sewer: $21.75 per month, except where specified as being a high usage facility (variable). |
Town Council recognizes that rate increases are not pleasant, but please keep in mind that there is not going to be a municipal mill rate increase. Utilities are expected to be self-sustaining, Lafleche’s water has needed an increase for a few years, it is Council’s hope that the increase for 2028 will not be necessary until later than that.
Sasktel infiNET Campaign
Call 1.800.SASKTEL [1 (800) 727-5835] to book your free appointment to transfer your existing services or sign up for new services on the infiNET network today. Learn more by visiting sasktel.com/infiNET.
Community Pride
The Town of Lafleche would like to encourage all residents to take pride in our community by ensuring their properties in Town are free from visual nuisances and that they take care of the natural or garden variety features on their properties and in the community.
2026-2031 Hay Tender
Town Council invites all interested parties to submit a tender to the Town of Lafleche for exclusive access to Town properties for hay baling from 2026 until 2031. Highest tender not necessarily accepted. Please contact the office for further information.