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2025 Dog Licenses are now available from the Village Office. Please stop by and license your pet for 2025. Fees for 2025 will be:
Females- $10.00 Males - $10.00
Mass Schedule for September 2025
Roman Catholic Services St. Louis - Sunday @ 9:00 AM
Domremy - Sunday @ 11:00 AM
Birch Hills — Saturday @ 7:00 PM
River’s Edge Villa—Saturday @ 2:00 PM
Anglican Services Emmanuel Church Sunday Worship Services are at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
2025 Waste & Recycle Collection Schedule is now available.
SPEED LIMITS Please be aware that the Village has a speed limit of 40 km/h on all streets, including Riverside Drive. (except in School Zones, which are marked, where it is 30 km/h).
There is an increasing problem with speed on Riverside Drive and the Village will be installing more signage to educate the public. The RCMP will be enforcing speed limits.
Please ensure to drive with safety and within the posted speed limits on municipal streets. If the problem persists Council will be looking at further alternatives to controlling the speed on Riverside Drive.
Thank you for your cooperation.
SIGN CORRIDOR Please be advised that the Village of St. Louis has been approved for an advertising sign corridor on the southeast side of the intersection to Provincial Highways # 2 & # 25, travelling north. Opportunities are now available for local businesses to advertise within the Sign Corridor. Any business or service club wishing to advertise in this corridor must be located within the municipal limits of the Village of St. Louis or within 10 kms of the Sign Corridor.
There is currently space for 20 advertisers at this location and advertising spots will be allocated on a first paid basis. Permit application will be available from the St. Louis Village Office beginning April 4, 2016. Each permitted advertiser will be required to provide the Village with a 4’ x 8’ advertising sign constructed of approved material (at their cost). The Village must give approval of all sign proofs before you have it constructed and installed.
There is a $300 installation fee (materials and labour) and an annual advertising fee of $200 (administration, land rental and maintenance). This is payable to the Village of St. Louis at the time of application.
Contact the St. Louis Village Office for more information.
E-NOTICES & E-RECEIPTS The Village of St. Louis now has the capability to provide customer receipts via e-mail.
This service is in addition to e-notices for utility and tax billing that has been available for some time. Customers who have already signed up for e-notices will begin receiving receipts via e-mail as well.
Customers who wish to sign up for e-notice and e-receipt can stop by the Office to fill in a consent form or complete the form that will be included with your next utility invoice.
E-notice and e-receipt solutions reduce paper, postage and administration costs.
SASK ALERT APP The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is encouraging people to download the SaskAlert App so they can receive critical COVID-19 information in a timely manner. The app also allows people to choose how and when to hear the emergency alerts.
The more people that have the app, the more efficient SPSA can be with targeting people in a specific area, including our jurisdiction, that might require emergency information.
This app is available in the App Store on your smart phone and also provides various other emergency alerts including winter and summer storms, tornadoes, wildfires and emergency/precautionary drinking water issues.
Download it to your smart phone today by searching Saskatchewan Emergency Alert and stay updated and safe.
DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS The Village of St. Louis requires property owners or contractors to obtain a Development Permit and a separate Building Permit when considering any type of development or construction on any residential, commercial/industrial or agricultural lot within the Village of St. Louis municipal limits. Each of these permits is subject to various fees, depending on the nature of the project.
The Development Permit ensures that all regulations contained within the Village of St. Louis Zoning Bylaw and Amendments are met before any development or construction can occur.
The Building permit ensures that all construction is carried out in accordance with the Village of St. Louis Building Bylaw and all applicable current National Building Codes and Provincial Legislation.
A Development Permit & Building Permit ARE required for: 1. Residential Dwellings - single or multi-family; 2. Commercial/Industrial or Agricultural Buildings; 3. Additions to Residential Dwellings; 4. Additions to Commercial/Industrial or Agricultural Buildings; 5. Residential Basement Development - rec. rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.; 6. Any Structural Modification to a Residential Dwelling - single or multi-family; or any Structural Modifications to a Commercial/Industrial or Agricultural building; 7. Attached Garages or Carports; 8. Detached Garages or Carports; 9. Storage Sheds in excess of 100 square feet in area; 10. Decks, Exterior Stairs and Landings, Wheelchair Ramps; 11. Fireplaces 12. Fences – restrictions on height and location do apply
A Development Permit & Building Permit ARE NOT required for the following uses, provided all other provisions and regulations of the Village of St. Louis Zoning Bylaw and Amendments & Building Bylaw are complied with: 1. Storage or Accessory buildings under 100 square feet in area; e) gyproc wall finishes
NOTE: · For sewer and water installations, replacements, a separate Plumbing Permit may be required.
New legislation in the form of The Construction Codes Act (CCA) and subsequent Building Code Regulations, Energy Code Regulations and Plumbing Code Regulations came into force in 2022 and the municipal Building Official, B & B Enforcement is responsible for enforcing these regulations within our municipality. Failure to obtain proper permitting prior to commencing work could result in additional costs, project delays and unwanted amendments to your project.
For more information on Development and Building or Plumbing requirements, including application forms please contact the St. Louis Village Office or visit the municipal website at www.villageofstlouis.com
MUNICIPAL BURNING REGULATIONS Residents are advised of the regulations respecting burning within the municipal boundaries of the Village of St. Louis:
No material or fuel other than paper, seasoned wood, propane, natural gas or other approved material or fuel may be burned in a fire pit, chiminea (outdoor fireplace), indoor wood burner or fireplace within the Village limits. The burning of the following is strictly prohibited in any type of burning device within the Village limits: rubbish, cardboard, garden refuse, manure, livestock or animal carcasses or any material which when burned will generate black smoke or an offensive odour, including insulation from electrical wiring or equipment, asphalt roofing materials, hydrocarbons, plastics, rubber materials, creosoted wood or any similar material.
Fire pits may not exceed seventy five (75) centimetres (29.52 inches) in width or diameter and must be lined with brick, stone, steel, cast iron or concrete. The brick, stone or concrete in a fire pit or any chimineas shall be separated from grass and any other vegetation by a distance of at least forty (40) centimetres (15.7 inches) by means of clean earth, sand, gravel or other non-combustible material.
All fire pits or chiminea openings must be covered with a heavy gauge metal screen with openings not exceeding 13 millimetres (.5 inches) made of non-combustible material.
No fire pit or chiminea may be located closer than three (3) meters (9.8 feet) from any property line, building or other combustible structure and may not be closer than six (6) meters (19.685 feet) from any neighboring or abutting residential dwelling.
The use of burning barrels within the corporate limits of the Village is strictly prohibited.
All fires shall be reasonably supervised and adequately ventilated to ensure proper combustion and to prevent unreasonable accumulation of smoke. Burning shall not be done in windy conditions conducive to creating a nuisance to another person. If smoke from any fire or burning device causes an unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of another person's property, and a complaint is received, the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief may request that the fire be extinguished immediately.
All other burning, not contained within a burning device is strictly prohibited within Village limits, with the exception of controlled burns administered by and allowed at the discretion of the Village of St. Louis Fire Department.
TREE TRIMMING Residents are asked to check their property for any trees, hedges or branches that may be encroaching past their property onto other private property or into streets, alleyways or the walking portion of sidewalk areas.
Please trim back all these areas so that they are contained within your property. This will help ensure maintenance equipment can have the required access to complete their tasks and allows all pedestrians to enjoy the sidewalk areas.
If trees are not maintained, the Village may complete the work for any areas that encroach onto municipal property and charge the cost back to the property owner.
Thank you for your attention.
SASK TEL PHONE BOOKS 2024/25 Sask Tel phone books are available from the St. Louis Village Office. Supply is limited, so please pick up a copy while supplies last.
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT Persons who choose to live in urban municipal settings, like the Village of St. Louis, have an obligation to comply with the rules and regulations that are set out in urban municipal bylaws. These rules and regulations may differ from guidelines used in rural areas, due to the condensed population living within smaller areas in urban settings. Municipal Councils are given authority from the Province of Saskatchewan, through legislation, to enact bylaws that they deem necessary to maintain the amenity, peace, order, health, safety and well being of the residents and property within their municipal boundaries. The majority of Saskatchewan urban municipalities, including the Village of St. Louis, have very similar bylaws to deal with local issues of animal control, noise, nuisance yards, etc. St. Louis Village Council wishes to inform all residents that municipal bylaws are in place for the benefit of everyone who resides in our community and it is greatly appreciative of the co-operation of the many residents who understand and comply with the regulations that have been adopted to make our home a safe, clean and healthy place to live and raise a family. The task of enforcing these bylaws is granted by authority from the local Council to municipal police forces, bylaw enforcement officers, animal/pest control officers and in some cases, municipal administration, where authorized by bylaw or resolution. Council members do not have authority to enforce municipal bylaws, unless they are appointed as bylaw enforcement officers. The Village of St. Louis does not appoint Council members as bylaw enforcement officers. Municipal bylaw enforcement is and always will be a very important aspect of an urban government’s role in maintaining the health, safety and amenity of the residents and property within their jurisdiction. It is also one of the most difficult tasks for small urban municipalities to deal with, when they do not have abundant enforcement resources available to them. Small urban municipalities, like the Village of St. Louis, who do not have a municipal police force or full-time bylaw enforcement officers must rely on very limited resources to try and enforce municipal bylaws. The bylaw enforcement system for the Village of St. Louis is basically a complaint driven system, whereby bylaw violation complaints are received, in writing, and investigated. Once the complaint has been investigated and justified, the first step may be a written warning or immediate service of a notice of violation, if the violation is considered a threat to public health or safety. This is done in conjunction with the municipal administration office and contracted bylaw enforcement officers (seasonal). In the majority of cases, this initial action generally rectifies any issue or concern, as most residents comply with written warnings or violation notices. In extreme instances, if other means to have issues rectified or brought into compliance have failed, then prosecution through the court system may be warranted. This is an additional cost burden to the municipality. St. Louis Village Council is continuously reviewing and updating its’ long-term bylaw enforcement strategy to consistently deal with enforcement issues.
Areas of concern for the Village of St. Louis continue to be dogs at large, barking dogs, un-licensed dogs, nuisance yards, noise control and ATV/Dirt bike use. Council wishes to remind residents of a few key regulations, as outlined in municipal bylaws, that need to be adhered to for the benefit of everyone: ¨ Dogs are not allowed to roam at-large off of the owner’s property without being on a leash and held by someone capable of controlling the animal. Dogs are not allowed to constantly bark, creating a noise nuisance at anytime. Dog are not allowed to defecate on property not that of its’ owner ¨ ATVs/Dirt bikes can only be used in alleys to travel from the owner’s property to a place outside the community where they intend to use it, they should not be used to run personal errands around the community or can they be used to drive up and down street and alleys around the community. Operators must have a valid driver’s license. ¨ Residents should not allow any unnecessary noise to create a disturbance or annoyance to their neighbors at anytime. ¨ Trees, shrubs are not allowed to be overgrown outside of property boundaries. Personal property should be contained within property boundaries. ¨ Yards and properties should be clean and well-maintained without solid waste accumulations or overgrown grass and weeds. ¨ Waste and recycle containers should be returned to property owner’s yards as soon as possible after collection and not left out on the streets or boulevards. It is beneficial to society for all residents to adhere to and follow bylaws. You can’t pick which regulations you are going to follow and choose to ignore others. Just because your neighbor is not in compliance with some bylaw regulation doesn't make it alright for you not to comply. If everyone sets a good example, it is proven that the rest of the community will want to maintain those same standards. Any concerns over crime or criminal activity should be directed to the RCMP. Please remember that residents have an obligation to follow and respect the rules and regulations outlined in urban municipal bylaws. If you require any further information regarding bylaw regulations and your part in being a good neighbor and community minded citizen, please contact the St. Louis Village Office. Our community is clean and well-maintained and the efforts of every resident in ensuring that this continues going forward is appreciated by Village Council.
PROPERTY TAXES Please note that 2025 municipal and school property taxes are now payable and due to the Village of St. Louis prior to December 31, 2025. Notices were sent to property owners back in May of 2025. Be aware that the following discounts apply for the balance of the year for early payment on the municipal portion of 2025 property taxes: September discount 3% October discount 2% November discount 1% If you have already made payment of your 2025 taxes, the Village of St. Louis thanks you. For any questions regarding taxation or your account, please contact the Village Office.
St. Louis Skating Rink Board Meeting The St. Louis & District Skating Rink will hold an open informational meeting Sunday September 14, 2025 at 4 PM at the Skating Rink. Set-up of the 2025-26 operating season will be discussed and planned. Anyone interested in sitting on this Board is asked to please attend. New members are required.
St. Louis Skating Rink Caretaker Contract Tender The St. Louis Skating Rink Committee is now accepting tenders for the upcoming 2025-26 season for the position of contracted Skating Rink Caretaker. The season will commence in late-October 2025 with duties continuing until, approximately, March 15, 2026. (subject to change) Approximately a 5 month service contract. Duties and responsibilities for the Skating Rink Caretaker are as follows: Daily maintenance of the ice surface including repairing cracks, all resurfacing requirements, etc. All zamboni maintenance including changing of propane tanks, sharpening of zamboni blades, oil changes and required daily servicing. All minor repairs to building and equipment. Daily cleaning of entire rink including washrooms, lobby, bleacher area and dressing rooms. Some booking of ice rentals and collection of fees Any other duties as assigned by the St. Louis Rink Committee.
The successful candidate will be asked to enter into a contract agreement with the St. Louis Skating Rink for the duties of caretaker.
Please submit your written contract tender stating the hourly rate that you would be able to provide the above services for.
Tenders will be accepted until October 10, 2025, by mail to:
ST. LOUIS CARETAKER TENDERS St. Louis Skating Rink Box 330 St. Louis, Sask. S0J 2C0
If you have any questions about the duties and responsibilities of the caretaker or would like further information, please contact the St. Louis Village Office @ (306) 422—8471.
Sincerely, ST. LOUIS SKATING RINK COMMITTEE
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