Town of Saltcoats The Laketown

Public Information Meeting Update

Council feels that due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases it is best to postpone the Public Information Meeting scheduled for September 28, 2021, until spring to ensure the safety of the public.

The survey summary and package will be available on the website and at the Town Office on September 29, 2021.
Thank you for your understanding.

 

COVID-19 Restrictions

 Effective October 1, a provincial requirement for proof of vaccination or negative test will be implemented for public access to a list of establishments, businesses and event venues that bring groups of people together, including: 

• Indoor dining at restaurants;
• Nightclubs, bars, taverns and other licensed establishments;
• Event and entertainment venues, including conference centres, casinos, movie theatres, concert venues, live-music venues, museums, and indoor facilities hosting ticketed sporting events;
• Indoor fitness centres, and gyms. 

Proof of vaccination will not be required for the following: 

• Retail businesses, including grocery stores;
• Places of worship;
• Fast food restaurants offering takeout and delivery;
• Health care services, professional services, or personal services;
• Hotels or other lodging;
• Facilities hosting non-ticketed amateur sporting events, including youth athletics and recreational leagues;
• Business meetings and places of business closed to the general public, unless otherwise directed by the business or employer;
• Private gatherings held at public indoor venues, such as weddings and funerals.
• Private gatherings at private residences.

COVID-19 Stats

 

Daily COVID-19 Statistics for September 21

 

Total vaccines administered:	1,523,549 as of Sept. 21
New cases:	3,320 between September 15-21
Current active cases:	4,700 as of Sept. 21
People in hospital:	262 as of Sept. 21
People in intensive care:	54 as of Sept. 21
New deaths	19 between September 15-21

 

New Debit Machine

Our new debit machine has arrived and is up and running. Thank you for everyone's patience.

Water Pressure

September 17:

The Town water pressure is down to 30PSI, and the 100 block of Glasgow is down to 20PSI due to a service repair. No estimated time available for when the water pressure will go back up.

Update: Town Pressure is back to normal.

COVID-19 Update

 September 16, 2021:

 Masking & Vaccination Policy  

As per Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s recent COVID-19 update, all persons entering a Public space as of Friday September 17, are required to wear a mask. He intends to lift the mask mandate again in late October. 

Until such time, if you do not have a mask upon entering the Town of Saltcoats office, a disposable mask will be provided to you.

Proof of Vaccination policy will start Friday October 1, and this will apply to establishments, businesses and event venues. 

We thank you all for your cooperation during these times.

All about Recycling

Did you know that SARCAN accepts batteries and paint? And RONA along with London Drugs will take your old fluorescent bulbs? Now you do! 

As of September 13, The Town of Saltcoats, also has a battery drop off in the town office if you are unable to access a SARCAN depot. This does not include vehicle batteries!

 

BOIL ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED 

AUGUST 26, 2021

 

Town Office

The Town Office will be closed Monday, August 23rd until Thursday, August 26th.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

 

Contact and Payment Information

Office Phone - 306-744-2212
Email - saltcoats.town@sasktel.net
Payments/E-transfers - saltcoatspayments@sasktel.net

Payments can also be made by cheque to:

Town of Saltcoats, PO Box 120, Saltcoats SK S0A 3R0.

Residents who bank with Cornerstone Credit Union can set up automatic payments. The town accepts e-transfers (saltcoatspayments@sasktel.net) for any payments to the Town. 

 

Town of Saltcoats Office and Facilities Update

As of July 11, 2021, all remaining Public Health Orders were lifted in the province of Saskatchewan. Thank you to everyone who has done their part to get where we are today, have a great Summer!

All restrictions for the Town Office and facilities have been lifted. Please read below for more information.

Town of Saltcoats Office

Wearing masks, one person in the office at a time, and sanitizing your hands is not required anymore. If you wish to wear a mask in the office, you are welcome to. If you would like Town of Saltcoats employees to wear a mask, please ask politely. Some things will still stay the same including the Plexiglass sneeze guard in the Town Office, sanitizer at the front door, masks (available upon request), sanitizing and cleaning practices will continue as prevoius in the Town Office.

Town of Saltcoats Facilities 

Town of Saltcoats Facilities are now open, including the Town of Saltcoats Hall and Stirling Room are available for rentals. Please call the Town Office to book at 306-744-2212. There are no restrictions on public gatherings and events sizes as per the Saskatchewan Health Authority. However, event and gathering sizes must not exceed the total occupancy of the Town Hall or the Stirling Room. Food and drinks are now allowed in the Stirling Room and Town Hall. Sanitizing and cleaning practices will continue as previous in the Stirling Room and Town Hall. 

Thank you, Town of Saltcoats.