RM 496 - Spiritwood

08/18/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Spiritwood No. 496 intends to alter the Zoning Bylaw, referred to as Bylaw. No. 4/2015.

INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW ALTERATIONS
The changes are summarized below.
1. Section 11 Lakeshore Development District
Subsection 11.4 Subdivision and Site Regulations

Subsection 11.4 is amended by adding the following clause to the Minimum Front Yard

“Where a front building line in a Lakeshore Development District has been established by existing buildings in a block, and is less than 6.0 metres from the front yard (roadside), new construction may conform to the previously established building line, provided that the required front yard is not reduced to less than 3.0 metres from the roadside. Existing buildings where legally built are conforming with respect to the established building.”

2. Section 3 Administration and Interpretation
Clause 3.4.2 Development Not Requiring a Permit

Clause 3.4.2 is removed and replaced with the following:

“3.2 The er****on of any fence or retaining wall.

AFFECTED LANDS
All lands within the corporate limits of the Rural Municipality of Spiritwood No. 496 may hereby be affected by the revisions. Please check the full version of the updated documents available for viewing at the RM municipal office.

REASON FOR ZONING BYLAW ALTERATIONS
The reason for the Zoning Bylaw amendments is to clarify regulations throughout the Zoning Bylaw to improve interpretation and implementation.

PUBLIC INSPECTION
Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Spiritwood No. 496 office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at a cost.

PUBLIC HEARING
Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11:00 am in the RM office located at 218 Main Street in the Town of Spiritwood to hear any person or group that wants to comment on
the proposed bylaw amendment. Council will also consider written comments received by the undersigned by Thursday, September 3rd, 2026.

Issued this 17th day of August, 2026
Colette Bussiere, CAO

08/13/2026

Rural Municipality of Spiritwood No. 496
Administrative Office Assistant Employment Opportunity

The R.M. of Spiritwood No. 496 is accepting applications for a permanent, full-time (35 hours /week) Administrative Assistant position to support daily administrative, financial, legislative & customer service duties.

The municipality serves a rural agricultural and recreational region with a strong community base and offers an excellent opportunity for an Administrative Assistant seeking a rewarding career in municipal administration and exceptional quality of life in rural Saskatchewan.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Administrative Support: Answer phones, manage email, maintain filing systems, prepare correspondence, order supplies, and provide customer service to ratepayers
• Financial: Process daily transactions, receipting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank deposits, cash reconciliations, etc.;
• Taxation & Assessment: Assist with property assessment, tax collection and tax enforcement processes;
• Legislative & Compliance: Perform duties under The Municipalities Act, ensure bylaws and resolutions are current, track building permits, and assist with agreements and contracts;
• Communications & Public Information: Prepare letters, newsletters, notices, update websites and social media, respond to inquiries and complaints;
• Other Duties: Assist with grant applications, support partner organizations, manage rural cemeteries, learn new software and systems as required, and perform other duties as assigned by the CAO.

Qualifications
• Knowledge of daily & monthly accounting procedures (accounts payable, accounts receivable, receipting, bank deposits, cash balancing,);
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (pdf documents, word documents and excel spreadsheets);
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and communication skills;
• High attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be a team player;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;

Education/Training
• Rural C Certification in Local Government Administration or completion of office administration program is preferred; or
• Previous municipal or administrative office experience with ability to attain local government certification;
The RM of Spiritwood offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including a pension plan, extended health and dental benefits, short-term disability and long-term disability.
Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications. Security checks will be required upon offer of employment.
Interested individuals should submit their resume, including qualifications, work experience and three work related references to the RM of Spiritwood No. 496 at Box 340, Spiritwood, SK. S0J 2M0 or via email to [email protected].

Ad will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.

The RM of Spiritwood thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

07/21/2026

07/16/2026

This is a friendly reminder to those individuals wanting to submit claim forms for the Gopher Control Program. This is not the strychnine program.

The deadline to submit is July 31st. Claim forms and program guidelines can be found here: https://sarm.ca/programs/sustainable-canadian-agricultural-partnership/gopher-control-program/

07/09/2026

We want to assure the public that we are aware of current road conditions. Gravel contractors will be in the area as soon as time and weather conditions allow.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

06/30/2026

Scrap Metal Fundraising Opportunity

06/08/2026

STOLEN!!!

2015 Ford F350
White Flatdeck Service Truck
RM logo on the side.
Plate No. 068 JGH

Last seen west of Leoville
Please contact the RCMP if you have any information.

06/05/2026

Census Reminder:

It is important that everyone be counted in the census.

There is still time for Canadians to complete their questionnaires online at census.gc.ca. The online process is confidential and secure.

Resources:
Census Community Supporter Toolkit
Census Community Supporter Toolkit