Water line request goes back to rural residents

June 9, 2025, 9:28 am
Ryan Kiedrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A water line request for the RM of Rocanville was discussed last week during the regular meeting of Rocanville Town Council. The request is not unheard of as residents living in the RM have accessed Town water, but there is a catch.
“There’s an agreement in place that they are responsible for all the costs to do it,” explained Administrator Tanya Strandlund.

Each request is unique, given factors such as distance from Rocanville, or if the line requires digging a trench or a directional bore.
After discussion, Council agreed that they were not opposed to the request and the rural resident will be provided with information on rules and regulations regarding a water line hook up.

Pool filters to stay
After receiving quotes on upgraded pool filters, council decided to pause on their replacement for now.

“It’s not going to happen at this time, just due to the budget,” Strandlund explained. “Our filters are working, so we’re going to keep them the way they are for now, and be prepared that in the future. We’ll likely have to change them from a cartridge filter to a sand filter.”

Building permit approved
Council approved a building permit for 1103 Mallard Drive, for a detached garage in the backyard of the property.

Curb removal okayed
A property on 213 Edmonton Street was also given approval for a curb removal.
“It just needs a couple extra feet removed to make it a double wide driveway, which we have approved,” Strandlund said.