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Notice of Lagoon Transfer Activity – Balone Beach Facility

The RM of Hoodoo No. 401 wishes to advise that a planned wastewater transfer between lagoon cells (Cell 2 to Cell 3) at the Balone Beach wastewater facility will be undertaken within the next week. The purpose of this transfer is part of routine lagoon operation and management. The activity is not expected to result in any adverse effects. However, as a precaution, we are notifying residents in the surrounding area.

What to expect:

  • Temporary changes in lagoon levels between cells;
  • Minimal environmental impact under normal operating conditions;
  • No anticipated impacts to surrounding lands or water users.

Reporting concerns:
If you observe any unusual conditions or any potential adverse effects that you believe may be related to this activity, please contact the RM office promptly at 306-256-3281.

Thank you for your understanding.

PDAP Assistance Available – Spring Flooding (April 2026)

The Rural Municipality of Hoodoo No. 401 has been approved as an eligible assistance area under Saskatchewan’s Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) for the recent spring flooding event in April. This designation allows eligible property owners to apply for financial assistance for disaster-related damages.

Important Deadlines

  • Application deadline: October 30, 2026
  • Work completion deadline: April 30, 2027

What Assistance Covers

PDAP helps with uninsurable damage to essential property caused by natural disasters.  This may include:

  • Clean-up and debris removal
  • Repairs to essential property
  • Replacement of essential household items
  • Some temporary displacement costs

Please note:

  • PDAP is not intended to fully compensate all losses.
  • Insurance must be pursued first where available.

How to Apply

  1. Please see the attached PDAP application form and instruction guide.
  2. Complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
  3. Include:
    • Photos of damage
    • Receipts (if available)
    • A letter from your insurance provider confirming coverage or denial

Completed applications can be returned to the RM office or sent directly to PDAP.

Additional Information

Questions

If you have questions about eligibility or the application process, you may contact:

  • PDAP: 1-866-632-4033
  • RM Office: 306-256-3281

We encourage anyone who experienced damage from the April flooding to review the program and apply if eligible.

Ens Well – temporarily out of order

The Ens Well is temporarily out of service. The RM is working to get it back up and running as soon as possible. 

If you need water in the meantime, please contact the office to obtain a FOB for the Wakaw water station. 

Thank you for your patience. 

Temporary road closure – First Point Road – Tuesday, March 31

The RM Public works crew will be replacing a culvert on First Point Road Tuesday, March 31, in preparation for upcoming chip sealing this spring. Work is expected to begin around 10:00 a.m., once the fog lifts. The section of road just north of the North First Point access road will be closed during construction. Please see the map below for detour routes.

This work is expected to be completed today. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

FIRE BAN HAS BEEN REMOVED

The local area has received sufficient moisture to remove the fire ban. However, we still recommend that all individuals wanting to burn utilize smart burning practices. These include:

  • Use a screen on your firepit
  • Extinguish your fire at night
  • If you are planning a controlled burn, please call the controlled burn line at 1-866-404-4911
  • Have a water supply nearby