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Kelly Carrington Staff Writer Creighton Town Council is fielding concerns over a pair of dangerous pit bulls. A resident, whose name will not be published at the request of council, appeared before council last week to make them aware of his apprehension. Basing his concerns on the safety of children, other dogs and those living in the area, the resident said the two dogs recently attacked another dog in the area. "There have been two attacked in a week and a half," he told council. "There are kids playing and often walking on their own." With the species of dogs known to be potentially dangerous, the resident said, "I'm not willing to wait for a statistic to happen." The concerned citizen said he hoped to see something happen. He made it clear his intention was not to have the dogs put down, but to work with council and the RCMP towards a safe solution. Mayor Bruce Fidler said he, along with council, appreciated the resident coming forward. Making it clear that council will discuss this matter in camera, Fidler said a hearing would have to be held if the dogs are to be declared dangerous. The hearing would involve council, the owners and any witnesses. The resident said he was looking out for he safety of the children and other residents in the area. Creighton residents with concerns regarding dangerous dogs are to report attacks to the RCMP and follow that up with a visit to the Town of Creighton. Bylaw In another matter, Ald. La Verne Hinzman read the third and final reading of Bylaw 7-2001 Public Notice Policy Bylaw. It reads: "The purpose of this bylaw is to set out the minimum notice requirements, the methods of notice to be followed in providing such notice, and the minimum time for giving notice with respect to any matters for which public notice is required to be given by Council." Council passed the final reading. Council also received the following items of correspondence: A letter from a resident requested reimbursement of expenses due to flooding in the trailer court. It was referred to the Environmental, Public Healthy and Environ-mental Development Committee. A letter from the Beaver City Community Living Board requested a date to present a proposal for a staffed facility in the Creighton/Denare Beach area for adults with disabilities. Council agreed the committee could attend the next council meeting on Sept. 14. A letter from the Creighton Community Daycare requested the town apply to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program to help the facility with water problems in the basement. Council referred the request to the Transportation, Utilities Services and Landfill Committee. Doyle Vermette, NDP MLA candidate for the Cumberland constituency, sent a letter inviting council to attend a supper and fundraiser on Sept. 7 in La Ronge. Due to the political nature of the event, council declined the invitation.
