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Next City Council MeetingMonday, September 26, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

September 14, 2016 - September 20, 2016

Did you know.....all City News is also accessible on the City of Yorkton website.Just go to our website at www.yorkton.ca and scroll down to view the “City News” links.

General InquIrIes: 306-786-1700

Mayor’s Office ...........................306-786-1701After Hours Emergency .............306-786-1760Building Services .......................306-786-1710Bylaw Control ............................306-786-1725City Clerk ...................................306-786-1717City Manager .............................306-786-1703City Parks & Green Spaces .......306-786-1780City RCMP .................................306-786-2400Communications .......................306-828-2424Community Development, Parks & Recreation ................306-786-1750Economic Development ............306-786-1747Engineering Department ...........306-786-1710Farrell Agencies Arena Booking ...........................306-786-1740Fire Hall .....................................306-786-1795

G allagher Centre Water Park & Meeting Rooms/Convention Centre Booking .....................................306-786-1740Gloria Hayden Community Centre 306-786-1776Godfrey Dean Meeting Rooms Booking ..................................306-786-1780Kinsmen Arena & Blue Room Booking ..........................306-786-1780Library Rooms Booking.............306-786-1780Property Sales ...........................306-786-1747Public Works .............................306-786-1760Sports Fields & City Centre Park Bookings ................................306-786-1780Tax Department .........................306-786-1714 Or ...........................................306-786-1736Water Billing Department ..........306-786-1726

City ConstructionDracup Avenue SouthRoadway reconstruction is underway and concrete paving will follow. Completion of this project is expected by September 30, weather permitting.

Annual Asphalt Repaving ProgramCouncil has approved the 2016 Asphalt Paving Program Tender, budgeted at $550,000. Work began Monday, August 8th and will include sections of Victoria, Catherine, Smith, King, Allanbrooke, Roslyn, Tupper and Betts, selected on the basis of a condition assessment. Sidewalk Repair ProgramRepairs are now underway and will be made throughout the city based on a condition assessment.

Job Opportunities

Temporary Full-Time - Parks & Arena Technician Level I, II, III or IV

Parks Division – Open SpacesCompetition Number 2016-38

A Full-Time Parks & Arena Technician in the Open Spaces Stream will mainly be responsible for duties associated to the maintenance of the open spaces throughout the City.

Responsibilities include:• Cemetery operations• Maintenance of outdoor recreation facilities • Integrated pest management (mosquito control, weed/insect/pest control)• Maintenance of trails and pathways• Maintenance of equipment• Grass cutting• Garbage Pickup

Other responsibilities include assisting in the other various streams in the Parks Division with duties such as:• Participation in the beautification program• Snow removal• Arena operations• Maintenance of urban forest• Participation in all required training• Completion of all required paper work• All other work assigned by a supervisor as needed

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:• Certification or experience in backhoe operation• Experience and knowledge of equipment operation (tractor, mowers, skidsteer,

snow blowers)• Certification or must be able to obtain a pesticide/landscape application licence• Experience handling customer queries and concerns• Effective problem solving and communication skills• Related parks and/or sports field experience• Ability to work with minimal supervision • Possess and maintain a valid Saskatchewan class 5 driver’s license• Possess and maintain RCMP security clearance

Length of Employment & Hours of Work: This is a temporary full time position; the end date is unknown at this time. Hours of work are 7:00 a.m – 3:30 p.m

Salary: Will be paid in accordance with CUPE Local #342 collective agreement.

If you are interested in pursuing this career opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter quoting competition number 2016-38 no later than 4:00 p.m on Friday, September 23, 2016 to: Kaylee Diduck– Human Resources Advisor Fax: 786–6880 Email: employment@yorkton.ca

The City of Yorkton wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This Week’s News

Other Job Opportunities• Manager of environMental ServiceS –

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT• caSual inStructor/lifeguard – gallagher centre

WATER PARk• caSual facility attendant – gallagher centre

For additional information regarding this employment opportunity, visit the City of Yorkton’s website at www.yorkton.ca/employment or you can pick up a copy of the job posting at the Human Resources Department - City Hall.The City of Yorkton thanks all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program

Does your group have a program, project or special event coming this year? Funding up to $5,000.00 may be available through the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program.

For more details, please go to: http://www.yorkton.ca/dept/leisure/grants.asp

Upcoming deadline is October 1st, 4:00 p.m. Download applications and guidelines from our website at www.yorkton.ca

Call 786-1750 for more information.

Upcoming deadline is October 1st, 4:00 p.m.

Call 306-786-1750 for more information.

Notice of Call for NominationsPuBlic notice is herby given that nominations for the office(s) of:

Mayor: City of Yorkton

Councillor: City of Yorkton - Number to be Elected Six (6)

Board Member: good Spirit School division no. 204 - City of Yorkton Subdivision - Number to be Elected Three (3)

Board Member: christ the teacher roman catholic Separate SchoolDivision No. 212 - City of Yorkton Subdivision - Number to be Elected Four (4)

will be received by Kathy Ritchie - Returning Officer or Jessica Matsalla —Associate Returning Officer, for the City of Yorkton on the 21st day of September, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 — 4:00 p.m. - Monday thru Friday), commencing on the 6th day of September, 2016 to the 20th day of September, 2016.

Forms may be submitted:

a) personally by the candidate or by an agent (must also provide an ‘Appointment of Candidate’s Agent’ form), to the Returning Officer’s Office, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 37 — Third Avenue North, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

b) by registered or ordinary mail to P.O. Box 400 — Yorkton, Saskatchewan — S3N 2W3;

c) by fax at 306-786-6880;

d) or by e-mail to kritchie@yorkton.ca or jmatsalla@yorkton.ca

Note: In the case of Nomination papers being submitted by an agent or permitted in b), c) and d), the ‘Candidate Contact Information Form’, must accompany the Nomination Paper and the onus is on the Candidate to ensure that the completed nomination papers are received by the Returning Officer or Associate Returning Officer prior to the deadline of 4:00 p.m. — September 21, 2016.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office — City Hall or on the website at www.yorkton.ca. Nomination forms for the School Division Board Members may also be obtained from the respective School Division offices.

Dated this 31st day of August, 2016.

Kathy Ritchie - Returning Officer

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Next City Council MeetingMonday, September 26, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

September 14, 2016 - September 20, 2016

Did you know.....all City News is also accessible on the City of Yorkton website.Just go to our website at www.yorkton.ca and scroll down to view the “City News” links.

Dracup Avenue South – Darlington Street to Broadway Street EastUnderground infrastructure replacement and utility service connections to businesses on Dracup Avenue South (Darlington Street to Broadway), have now been completed. This includes new water, sewer and storm drainage lines.Roadway reconstruction is underway and concrete paving will follow. Completion of this project is expected by September 30, weather permitting.

2016 Construction

Request for ProposalsDeer Park Golf Course Air Conditioning Replacement

Proposals must be received before 2:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016Please send sealed proposal clearly marked “Deer Park Air Conditioning Replacement” to: Department of Community Development, Parks and RecreationCity of YorktonBox 400Yorkton, SaskatchewanS3N 2W3Details of Proposal:Qualified contractors are invited to submit proposals to provide consultative services, all labour, materials and equipment required to remove, dispose of and replace two - 4 ton Roof Top Air Conditioning Units at the Deer Park Golf Course, located in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Existing Roof Top Units are to be replaced with two - 5 ton Roof Top Air Conditioning Units, complete with 8 additional associated vents per unit, and a 5 ton condensing unit in the existing furnace. All interested parties must attend a Mandatory Site Meeting on September 22, 2016 at 10:00AM. Proposals will not be accepted without a site meeting. Professional references must be available upon request.Specifications are available at:Community Development, Parks & Recreation Department Administration Office455 Broadway Street West (Gallagher Centre)Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3Phone: 306-786-1750 Email: cdpr@yorkton.ca Proposals shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for tender closing.Proposals received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened.The Contractor is required to have a Health & Safety Program and to provide a copy to the City. In the absence of their own Health & Safety Program, the Contractor must follow the City’s Health & Safety Program applicable to the Department for which they are hired.The Contractor must provide the City with a Letter of Good Standing with WCB.Contact Person:Enquiries regarding the tendering procedure and particulars should be directed to:

Allan Sauser, Director of Golf OperationsDeer Park Golf CoursePhone: 306-786-1711Email: asauser@golfdeerpark.com

The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.