2015-2018 Business Plan Is now posted on the kenaston.ca—Chamber page.

Amongst our on-going projects and reception to community ideas, a few of the 2015 Business Plan highlights are:

• Replace the highway billboard to advertise services, facilities, housing, events and community spirit.
• Post tourism signage on highway to advertise the Snowman Park, Water Tower and Veteran's Centennial Park.
• Investigate the development of a "Welcome to Kenaston" structure at an appropriate location on Highway #11, and relocate the satellite dish to a secondary entrance into the community.

The 2015 Chamber membership fees of $25.00 are now due. Please submit to Susan Anholt.

FOR TENDER: A residential house located at Lot 6 Block 5 Plan M2869 also known as 611 4th Street within the Village of Kenaston. The house will be sold as is. Sealed tenders marked "House Tender" shall be accepted at the office of the Village of Kenaston or by mail to Village of Kenaston, Box 129, Kenaston, SK S0G 2N0 until 4:00pm on February 10, 2015.

Please call Carman at 252-2211, Tuesdays, Wednesday, or Fridays for more details. The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: The Village of Kenaston is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Treatment Backup Operator. The successful applicant will have a great work ethic, ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good public relations are essential. Duties and more info here or contact Village Office.

Kenaston Korner
Village Updates
by ML Whittles

Community Meeting Update

On behalf of Council, I wish to thank all of you who took the time to attend the Village meeting on the 20th. These open meetings give Council an opportunity to inform all stakeholders (meaning you) on issues that the community faces and the plan for moving forward. They also give you the opportunity to ask questions and/or bring your concerns to an open forum.

We opened with Ryan Johnson and Aaron Biberdorf, on behalf of the Kenaston School, giving the great news that they foresee the continued growth of the distance education centre and they anticipate a growth of approximately 60 new teachers. Sigh of relief, not all 60 at once, maybe 10 a year as the school continues to grow. Not all teachers will want to live here, but we are counting on some of them doing just that.

Growth and growing pains are upon us and we should rejoice. This has been a discussion item at the Council table for over two years now and steps have been and are being done to ensure that Kenaston remains a strong, sustainable, vital and growing community. We welcome serious and constructive input and all council meetings are open to the public. If you wish to address Council, please call Carman (306)252-2211 and ask to come as a delegate\delegation. If you just wish to observe, you are more than welcome.

From the reaction we have received regarding the implementation of 'blue bins' and the recycle program – I would say it is as good as a done deal. I am personally looking forward to the addition of the blue bin to my yard. Makes life so much easier. A big salute to Florence Greke for bringing this to Council's attention. Any and all suggestions from the community are appreciated and always will be given serious consideration.

One of the toughest challenges facing our community right now, is the #15 highway and where the Ministry of Highways has designated to it go. Council, the EMO Coordinator, the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief all see it as a safety issue. There are other considerations to be had, but by far and large, safety is up front and centre. We asked for community support in our endeavours to change the Ministries road option in a way that addresses the safety issues, as well as hopefully giving us back the 5 – 6 lots lost to us by their decision.

You did not let us down and for that we thank you. A suggestion came forward that the community residents have a petition circulated showing their support for the initiatives of the Council for resolution of this matter. It is virtually impossible doing much planning until we know about the road. This petition is going around NOW. Volunteers will be bringing it door-to-door. If you miss their call, you can sign the petition at any of the businesses in town as well as the village office. Anyone from the rural service area who wish to sign are encouraged to do so. We are after all, community. We will ensure regular updates on this matter.

As a community we need to reduce the amount of sewer water filling our lagoon. We are asking for the co-operation of the community in ensuring that sump pumps are not leveraged into the sewer system. Placing the hose from the sump pump through a hole in your basement wall (maybe same hole as your dryer vent) to the yard is neither difficult, nor expensive.

If you have not already done so, I would encourage you to visit our website at www.kenaston.ca. There you will find updates and maybe some answers to questions you may have. The web page is a communication tool which we hope to take more of an advantage of in the future than what we have in the past.

We are here to work with you and for you.
Your Humble Servant  -  M.L. Whittles—Mayor

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