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Creighton town council report: Temporary work camp receives green light

Creighton town council has voted unanimously to amend its zoning bylaw to allow a temporary work camp in the community.

Creighton town council has voted unanimously to amend its zoning bylaw to allow a temporary work camp in the community.

The most notable change to the bylaw is an addition of a “temporary uses” section that outlines rules around temporary uses of property. It includes a section that addresses requirements for temporary work camps.

The amendment, approved at council’s Wednesday, April 13 meeting, stems from a request from Cumberland Rentals to create a temporary work camp on King Crescent to accommodate incoming workers for the Flin Flon General Hospital ER project.

Request from Flin Flon

In a letter to Creighton Mayor Bruce Fidler, Flin Flon city councillor Colleen McKee wrote that the City of Flin Flon has applied for a grant under the Partners for Growth Fund.

If received, the grant would be used to fund an initiative to highlight the historical roots of Flin Flon’s Main Street, timed to coincide with the Flin Flon homecoming celebrations in the summer of 2017.

“We are hoping to create a display of interpretive and printed signage, historical memorabilia and visual depictions of the community’s natural resource economical influences,” wrote McKee. 

McKee requested a letter of support from the Town of Creighton for the project. Council members agreed to submit the letter.

Spray pool updates

In a report from the Creighton Recreation and Parks Board meeting, held April 11, it was noted that lumber had been received for repairs to the spray pool park.

The repairs are to be carried out by the carpentry class at Creighton Community School.

Recreation coordinator Channa Senyk said the class would install new lumber on the park’s benches and picnic tables.

She noted that the Flin Flon Lions Club donated funds for the lumber, and the construction class would begin their work as soon as weather permits.

Repairs needed

The Creighton branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation requested $500 to repaint its office space in the Centennial Building.

In a letter to council, branch secretary Candi Gamache also asked the town to inspect the foundation of the building to determine if any repairs are needed.

Council referred the letter to committee for discussion.

Hanson Lake tourism

Town administrator Paula Muench distributed copies of a new brochure created by Michele Hrywkiw for Creighton and Area Tourism.

The brochure, entitled Follow the Hanson Lake Road, lists resorts and campgrounds between Creighton and Smeaton SK.

Muench said the brochure was developed to make residents and visitors more aware of options along the Hanson Lake highway, and to enhance tourism in the area.

Funds confirmed

Council received correspondence from the federal Ministry of Government Relations, Municipal Infrastructure and Finance confirming the town has approval to receive funds under the federal Gas Tax Fund to pay for a woodchipper.

The machine is to be used at the Creighton landfill.

Muench said the woodchipper had already been purchased and is on a trailer so it can be used throughout the community, on walking paths and in parks if needed, although its main use will be at the landfill.

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