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MUNICIPAL ORDER
FIRE BAN WHEREAS In the opinion of the Rural Municipality of Torch River No. 488, an extreme fire hazard condition exists within the municipality; THEREFORE i) No person shall light, or start or allow or cause to be lighted, ignited or started a fire of any kind whatsoever in the open air including exemptions as stated in section 3.1 of BYLAW NO. 04-2018 - Burning Permit Bylaw. ii) All burning permits, if any, issued for the burning of material within the municipality are hereby suspended effective the date of this order. iii) The lighting or discharge of fireworks is strictly prohibited. This fire ban applies to ALL lands located within ALL Divisions of the Rural Municipality of Torch River No. 488 This order takes effect 10:30 am May 10, 2021 and will continue to be in effect until further notification from the Municipality Dated at White Fox, Saskatchewan this 10th day of May, 2021. David Yorke Administrator RM of Torch River No. 488 |
PDAP Assistance for Wildfire Loss
We are pleased to share with you that the Honourable Larry Doke, Minister of Government Relations announced that the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) will provide financial assistance to grazing lands damaged by wildfires. Farmers and ranchers impacted by the devastating wildfires in southwest Saskatchewan this fall can apply for PDAP assistance.
In order to qualify for assistance, general PDAP eligibility guidelines must be met which include:
· Damages must have occurred in a rural municipality that has been designated as eligible for PDAP assistance.
· The annual gross revenues for the agricultural operation must be at least $4,000 but not more than $2.0 million.
· The operation must have less than 20 full-time employees.
· Proof of ownership of damaged property must be provided.
· Income must show income from livestock.
· Any of the damages incurred by an eligible claimant are not recoverable at law or from another government program.
More information on how to access funding and the application process can be found here: http://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/environment-public-health-and-safety/access-funding-through-the-provincial-disaster-assistance-program
In order to qualify for assistance, general PDAP eligibility guidelines must be met which include:
· Damages must have occurred in a rural municipality that has been designated as eligible for PDAP assistance.
· The annual gross revenues for the agricultural operation must be at least $4,000 but not more than $2.0 million.
· The operation must have less than 20 full-time employees.
· Proof of ownership of damaged property must be provided.
· Income must show income from livestock.
· Any of the damages incurred by an eligible claimant are not recoverable at law or from another government program.
More information on how to access funding and the application process can be found here: http://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/environment-public-health-and-safety/access-funding-through-the-provincial-disaster-assistance-program
Fire Permit Season
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April 1st to October 31st of every year is wildfire season in the municipality. If you are planning to light an outdoor fire of any kind, excluding a fire pit, burning barrel, smudge, incinerator or any fire less than 1m in diameter, you must fill out and sign a permit to burn.
Permits are available at the RM Office, from designated Fire Chiefs, or click the link to the right. All permits are void when a Fire Ban is in effect. If you are within 3 miles (4.5 km) of a Provincial Forest, you must apply for a burn notification number with Saskatchewan Ministry of Enviornment. The number to call is 1-306-426-2600. Exemptions from burn notification numbers are the same as the RM exemptions. You can access their website by clicking the link below. 
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For Emergencies call 9-1-1. |
Fire Protection
Nipawin Fire Department
Interim Fire Chief Bruce Pihowich 306.862.4000
Covers Division 1 & 4 and Pruden's Point
Choiceland Fire Department
Fire Chief Doug Kosowan 306.428.2278
Covers Divisions 2 & 5, plus 1 1/2 miles to the west of the division or 1/2 mile west of Snowden
Smeaton Fire Department
Fire Chief Randy Fajt 306.426.2757
Covers the rest of Divisions 3 & 6 (all except 1 1/2 miles to the east of the division lines)
Interim Fire Chief Bruce Pihowich 306.862.4000
Covers Division 1 & 4 and Pruden's Point
Choiceland Fire Department
Fire Chief Doug Kosowan 306.428.2278
Covers Divisions 2 & 5, plus 1 1/2 miles to the west of the division or 1/2 mile west of Snowden
Smeaton Fire Department
Fire Chief Randy Fajt 306.426.2757
Covers the rest of Divisions 3 & 6 (all except 1 1/2 miles to the east of the division lines)
