News & Events

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
The Town of Delisle has purchased 192.5 acres immediately to the east of Delisle. This land will be used for future expansion and development of the
community. The next step will be to have this land annexed into the corporate limits of Delisle.


Council accepted the resignation of Councillor Melanie Hartley effective January 1, 2012. Her council seat will remain vacant until the general election to be held in the fall of 2012.

The following appointments are in effect until the first meeting of the new council to be held in November, 2012:
Health & Welfare - Shirley (Chairman) & Pfoh
1) Delisle & Dist. Health Council - Shirley & Pfoh
2) Interagency Group - Pfoh
3) Cemetery - Pfoh
Personnel - Pfoh (Chairman), Shirley, Mantyka
Parks & Rec. - Mantyka (Chairman), Shirley, Peakman
1) Wheatland Regional Library - Juliana Sherbot (Alt. - Bobbi Nordal)
2) Recreation Association - Mantyka (Alt. - Kirsch or Peakman)
3) Pike Lake Park Advisory Board - McFarlane
Auditor - Glen Graham Dean
Solicitor - Kim Anderson
Police Commission - Pfoh (Chairman), Peakman, McFarlane
Fire Commission - McFarlane & Peakman (Alt. - Shirley)
Fire Chief - Al Dreher
EMO Co - ordinator - Dan Websdale
Deputy EMO Co-ordinator - Mark Dubkowski
Streets - Mantyka (Chairman), Kirsch, Pfoh
Water & Sewer - Kirsch (Chairman), McFarlane, Peakman
Planning & Development - McFarlane (Chairman), Pfoh, Kirsch
1) Building Inspector - Dave Hartley
2) SREDA - Dubkowski (Alt. - Pfoh)
3) Waterwolf - Pfoh
Waste Management/ Sanitation - Peakman (Chairman), Mantyka, Kirsch
Pest Control Officers - Delmar Vandenameele& Mike Karakochuk
Deputy Mayors
January/February - Buck McFarlane
March/April - Teresa Shirley
May/June - Derek Kirsch
July/August - Darcy Peakman
Sept/October - Dan Mantyka


CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM
The Town has now subscribed to the Curbside Recycling program as provided by Loraas Disposal. For May, pick-up will be as follows:

Thursday, May 10th - recycling pick-up
Thursday, May 17th - garbage pick-up
Thursday, May 24th - recycling pick-up
Thursday, May 31st - garbage pick-up


All Green Recycling brochures explaining the new recycling program are available at the Town Office. For businesses, if a single recycling roll-out cart will not meet your needs, please contact the Town Office or Loraas Disposal for other options. Also, there will no longer be recycling bins at the Waste Management Area after Nov. 30th. Although not mentioned in the All Green Recycling brochure, non-deposit glass containers like pickle jars, cheese whiz jars, etc. can be recycled. Please remove the lids, rinse and place carefully in your recycling cart as to avoid breakage.

Residential Garbage/Recycling Pick-up
Collection is every Thursday all year round. Garbage collection alternates with recycling collection from one week to the next. The roll-out carts are to be placed at least 1' away from the curb and 3' from any parked vehicles. All garbage must be bagged and placed inside the garbage cart with the lid fully closed. Recycling material is to be loosely placed in the recycling cart (no need to package). Any cart not adhering to these rules risks not being picked up!

COMPOST PICK-UP
Compost pick-up will begin in May. Compost will be picked up on Tues., May 8th & 22nd. Compost will be picked up in the back alley and should be in a 17 gallon capacity plastic or metal can.

WASTE MANAGEMENT AREA SUMMER HOURS
Tue. & Thurs. - 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Sat. - 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

WMA FEES/POLICIES:
  • $2.00 per 17 gallon capacity bag or can
  • $60.00 per ½ ton truck (64 cubic feet) or prorated accordingly
  • Shingles are no longer accepted.
  • $20.00 each for Fridges, Freezers and Air Conditioners
  • $20.00 each for Couches
  • $10.00 each for Double or smaller Mattresses
  • $10.00 each for Double or smaller Box Springs
  • $20.00 each for Queen or King Mattresses
  • $20.00 each for Queen or King Box Springs

Any non-recyclable garbage should be bagged whenever possible before being taken to the WMA. All metals must be stripped completely before being taken to the WMA.

16TH ANNUAL GARAGE SALE DAY
Saturday, May 12th has been designated as "Garage Sale Day" in Delisle. Residents interested in having a garage sale are encouraged to use this date. For a fee of $2.00, your civic address and/or name will be listed in the next newsletter, your garage sale will be placed on a map for public distribution and an
ad will run in the Star Phoenix advertising "Garage Sale Day in Delisle". To register for the Garage Sale contact the Town Office by no later than Friday, April 27th.

8TH ANNUAL CLEAN SWEEP WEEKEND
For Town of Delisle residents only, the Waste Management site will be open on Sat., May 12th from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and on Sunday, May 13th from 10:00 A.M. till 2:00 P.M. All refuse will be accepted FREE OF CHARGE - excluding certain building materials and items not normally accepted like tires, oils, paints, shingles, etc. There still will be a charge for the following items: fridges, freezers, air conditioners, couches, mattresses, box springs, upholstered chairs, furniture and rolls of rug, carpet or lino. If you don’t have a truck to haul your garbage to the
Waste Management Area, then contact the local fire dept. for this service. Contact Al Dreher (493-7777) or Bob Pfoh (493-2236) to schedule a pick-up. Cash donations would be greatly appreciated. This is your chance to perform a clean
sweep of your property and get rid of those unwanted items!

STREET SWEEPING
If we haven’t got to your street yet, our plan is to sweep your street in the near future. When leaving for the day, please remove all vehicles from the street so we are able to do a proper job. Thank you for your co-operation!


SOCCER REGISTRATION
Wednesday, March 14th at 7:00 p.m. at the Recreation Office. For more information, call Spencer @ 493-8283 or e-mail delrec@sasktel.net.


2011 PROVINCIAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS!
Congratulations to the Delisle Rebels football team. They are the 9 Man High School provincial football champions for 2011!

2012 PROVINCIAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONS!
On Saturday, March 24th, Delisle captured 2 provincial hockey championships. The Midget boys captured the Provincial “B” championship with a win over Rosetown while the Midget girls came home from Weyburn with the Provincial
“AA” championship. Congratulations to both teams on an outstanding season!


DELISLE WHEATLAND LIBRARY
The Wheatland Regional Library is located at 201-1st Street West in the Town Office Complex. The library has a large collection of books, videos, talking books and magazines suitable for all ages. There are 3 public computers with internet access. Any item which cannot be found on the shelves may be requested from other branches. With the enhanced borrowers service, patrons can now access their accounts from home, where they can request and renew books.

Storytime is provided from time to time for young children, allowing them to visit the library in their pajamas for a bedtime story.

Come in and check us out. We are open Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00 noon till 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. Phone 493-8288 or visit our website at www.wheatlandlibrary.sk.ca. Anyone interested in starting or joining a book club this Fall? Contact the Library for more information!

LIBRARY SILENT AUCTION - “Garden Theme”, April 11th to May 11th inclusive. Great Mother’s Day Gift ideas, come check it out!

DELISLE UNITED CHURCH - will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the church on May 27th. The day includes a Special Church Service at 11:00 A.M. at the Church followed by a light lunch, an afternoon of reminiscing, visiting,
singing, a program and display of memorabilia from 1:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and supper at 5:00 P.M. at the Delisle Town Hall. Contact Deb Rolston at 493-2735. Everyone is welcome!

BARBIE NIGHT - May 3rd at 6:00 P.M. at Delisle Senior Center. There will be a lunch, items for sale, draws, door prizes, a chance to get your hair styled and nails done. For more details see posters. This event is sponsored by the Delisle United Church Activities Committee.

SIGN SPACE FOR RENT - located by the Delisle Veterinarian Office. $20/week or $60/month. For more information call 493-2976.


DELISLE PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE - is pleased to announce the arrival of our new Nurse Practitioner, Danielle Schock. Mon-Wed & Fri 8:30 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Dr. Keith Morton - Dentist, is available Friday afternoons for check-ups, cleaning and treatments. Call 493-2810 to book either one. The laboratory at the Delisle Health Centre can collect most blood tests ordered by any doctor as long as you have a requisition. No appointment needed for blood tests. Lab hours are Mon.& Wed. 8:30 - noon, Thurs. is 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

BOOTCAMP - Mondays at 6:30 P.M. and Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M., at the High School Gym. More information on the class email Ying Fan at roccabodyfitness.com or call Kellie at 493-2266.
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DELISLE CHIEFS JUNIOR “B” HOCKEY
Congratulations to the Delisle Chiefs on finishing first in the PJHL North Division as well as setting a league record with 23 consecutive wins! The Chiefs won the PJHL North Division title as well.

DELISLE VALLEYVIEW GOLF CLUB
Tuesday A.M. Senior Men’s League
Contact : Ron Bailey @ 493-2336

Wednesday A.M. Ladies’ League
Contact: Alice Williams @ 493-2930

Tuesday Evenings Ladies’ League
& Thursday Evening Men’s Night
Contact: Clubhouse @ 493-3288

Monday’s - “2 for 1” (including Public Holidays)
1 paid green fee = 1 free

Memberships:
Adult -$430.00
Senior - $380.00
Junior/Adult - $250.00
Junior - $125.00
Jr./Jr. - $ 60.00
Family - $900.00

Green Fees: 9 hole 18 hole
Senior $12.00 $18.00
Adult $19.00 $28.00
Jr. $10.00 $15.00
Jr./Jr. $ 5.00 $ 5.00

PowerCart Rentals: $15.00/9 hole, $30.00/18 hole

Golf Lessons: May 22nd &May 29th, inquire at the Club House.

For more information check out the website at www.delislegolf.com


MINIATURE SCHNAUZER BRED AND BORN IN DELISLE - has been named top winning female in her breed and fifth overall in the US for 2011, based on points accumulated at American Kennel Club dog shows. She was also the top winning female in Canada. AM. GCh, Can.Ch. Minuteman Venus Flytrap is owned and handled by Catherine McMillian and was exhibited at shows from Kentucky to California throughout the year. “Venus” is the first Canadian Miniature Schnauzer to achieve such a ranking and the first to attain the AKC Grand Championship title.

SCOTT’S DOG TRAINING - is offering Basic Obedience group classes in Delisle. Classes run on Mon. evenings, April 16th to June 4th (no class on
May 21st, Victoria Day). Registration forms are available at Delisle Veterinary Service. Classes are $160.00 for the seven weeks. A $50.00 (non-refundable) deposit will hold your place in the class. Contact Scott, 370-0973, email:
scttcmrn@gmail.com or www.scottsdogtraining.ca if you have any questions.


ANNUAL WATERWORKS REPORT
The 2011 Annual Waterworks Information for the Town of Delisle, as required under The Municipalities Regulations, is provided on the following document:

2011 Annual Waterworks Report

ANNUAL WATER QUALITY & COMPLIANCE REPORT
The Town of Delisle’s 2011 Water Quality & Compliance report is now available. For a copy, just click on the document provided below.

2011 Drinking Water Quality & Compliance

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The Town of Delisle has hired Ron Klassen as a bylaw enforcement officer. Mr. Klassen has 10 years experience as an Auxiliary RCMP Constable. To start with, the bylaw enforcement officer will focus on issues such as parking and other vehicle infractions & dog complaints. As time progresses, Mr. Klassen will become more involved with nuisance and other miscellaneous issues. To contact the bylaw enforcement officer, phone 321-2617.

RCMP DETACHMENT HOURS
The Delisle RCMP Detachment is now staffed every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a clerical person to perform services such as security checks, handling inquiries, public information, etc. RCMP officers may not necessarily be available during these hours.

DELISLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Contact Housing Authority Manager and Caretaker Shawn Gillis @ 241-9754. The Housing Authority address is Box 87, Delisle, Sask. S0L 0P0.