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The community of R.M. of Estevan No. 5 is filled with beautiful views, industrial innovation and deep history. Learn more about what we have to offer! Meet our Council Reeve - Jason LeBlanc https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Phone: (306) 421-9909 Email: reeve@rmestevan.ca Committee Appointments: Agricultural Producers Association of Sask (APAS) City/RM Finance Policy Public Works Weeds Farming has been a lifelong adventure for Jason. He was born and raised on a farm outside of Estevan, and continues this adventure alongside his wife Sherrill and their three daughters, Megan, Marci and Gracie. In addition to the family farming operation, Jason has also had a 30-year global career in the Auction Industry from which he retired in 2019. He is also a founding partner in Weyburn Industrial Transload, established in 2020. Jason has been involved in various other businesses as both an active and silent partner. Serving as the Reeve since 2021, Jason is looking forward to working with council as they continue to move the R.M. of Estevan forward in a positive and progressive motion. He will support local business, ag producers and ratepayers by ensuring the RM has keeps a balanced budget, while striving to generate future businesses. Division 1 - Suzanne McNabb 2026 Deputy Reeve https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75abd2_2471cde926a34fedaa73e45998747603~mv2.png Phone: (306) 471-6441 Email: div1@rmestevan.ca Committee Appointments: Cemetery Ethics: Complaints investigation Finance Human Resources Mines SE Community Advisory New Regional Nursing Home Pound & Pound Keeper Road Bans Woodlawn Regional Park Policy Public Works Weeds Suzanne lives in the Souris Valley with her husband, Sheldon where they have a small cattle operation. For almost the past 20 years, she has worked for SaskPower at Shand and Boundary Dam Power plants, in operations and management, closing out her career as acting director at BDPS. Three of their four adult children live and work in the Estevan area, some with their partners. They are often at the farm, helping out with the herd, hunting, hiking in the hills with the dogs, barbecuing, playing cards or raiding the garden. Suzanne’s interest includes all things science, art, nature, gardening, beekeeping, farming, and energy-related growth and development. Suzanne looks forward to serving the RM, ensuring that Estevan and area remains a great place to live, work and raise a family for years to come. Division 2 - Don Hilstrom https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Phone: (306) 461-9300 Email: div2@rmestevan.ca Committee Appointments: Agricultural Councillor Mines: SE Community Advisory Policy Public Works Weeds Finance Division 3 - Kevin Daoust https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Phone: 306-461-6161 Email: div3@rmestevan.ca Committee Appointments: Agricultural Producers Association of SK (APAS) Ethics: Complaint Investigation Human Resources New Reginal Nursing Home St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation SE Transportation Planning Road Bans Policy Public Works Weeds Finance Kevin was born and raised on a third-generation family farm in the R.M. of Cambria. He and his wife Tara along with their three sons decided to put down their own roots in the R.M. of Estevan by building their farm from the ground up. Kevin has been a Powerline Technician with SaskPower for the past 34 years and in his spare time he volunteers coaching High School badminton. As Councillor of Division 3 for the past year, Kevin strives to continue serving the ratepayers and residents in his area as well as the R.M. of Estevan as a whole in the coming years. Division 4 - James Trobert https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Phone: (306) 421-3444 Email: div4@rmestevan.ca Committee Appointments: Municipal Coal Transition Committee Economic Development - SSEP SE Transportation Planning Policy Public Works Weeds Finance James was born in Estevan and has lived in the RM throughout much of his life - both while growing up on his parents’ hobby farm (where he helped raise cattle, pigs and chickens) and again since 2014 when he and his wife Doris purchased their present acreage. James attended the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree (with distinction) in Political Studies in 1994 and later his Bachelor of Laws Degree in 1996. Since graduation, he has practiced law in Estevan. Away from the office, James has been a member of many local boards and committees, including: Past President of the United Way Estevan, public address announcer and volunteer coach for Estevan Minor Football, actor in the Lampman Community Theatre, as well as being active in the federal political scene. His first term as Councillor for Division 4 has been an extremely busy and rewarding time for him. During his down time, he enjoys spending time with his 4 children, playing farmer on his acreage, camping, travelling, reading and enjoying a fine cigar. Division 5 - Ramona Dukart https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Phone: (306) 421-2452 Email: div5@rmestevan.ca Committee Appointments: Airport Liaison Emergency Measures Library (Estevan & SE Regional) Creighton Lodge Management Creighton Lodge Trust Policy Public Works Weeds Finance Ramona and her husband reside on the family farm north of Estevan. Her entire career was in the education sector from which she retired after 30 years of service. She has and continued to volunteer in various groups within the community and played an active role in the 4H program. Ramona was elected to council in 2020 and she aspires to ensure all residents of Division 5 have a voice at council. Division 6 - Steve Smith https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Phone: (306) 421-3604 Email: div6@rmestevan.ca (div6@rmestevan.ca) Committee Appointments: City/RM Municipal Coal Transition Committee Economic Development (SSEP) Dog Catcher St. Joseph's Hospital Council Human Resources Road Ban Policy Public Works Weeds Finance Steve was born and raised on a farm in the RM of Browning, 11 miles east of Lampman. He rented a half section of land and began farming at the age of 14. After graduating high school, he found employment with Carson Welding & Maintenance, thus beginning his 30 year career in Oil & Gas Construction, where he was the South East Saskatchewan Area Manager of 5 locations. Prior to this, he had a short on and off career with Luscar at the Bienfait and Boundary mines. Volunteer work came in the form of Assistant Coaching for his daughter’s softball team, spanning over 10 years. As Councillor for Division 6, he will do his best to listen to and address the concerns of his ratepayers, as well as assisting the rest of council in creating a sustainable future for the whole R.M. Steve looks forward to creating new economic development opportunities that will support current commercial businesses, as well as working with council to balance current and future budgets. He also strives to create a team environment with staff, council and ratepayers. Michelle Dickie - Administrator | CAO https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Email: administrator@rmestevan.ca Committee Appointments: Assessor Airport Liaison City/RM Municipal Coal Transition Committee Creighton Lodge Management Election: Returning Officer Policy Kerri Abraham - Assistant Administrator https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75abd2_9562bc045df640eab63834a1c1c1217b~mv2.png Email: assistantadministrator@rmestevan.ca Committee Appointments: Assessor (Alternate) Emergency Measures Keri Lukye - Accounts Receivable | Administrative Assistant https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Email: ar.admin@rmestevan.ca Committee Appointments: Emergency Measures (Alternate) Employee OH&S & Safety Amanda Dudka - Accounts Payable | Administrative Assistant https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Email: ap.admin@rmestevan.ca Committee Appointments: Weed Inspector Billy Fowler - Manager of Engineering Services/Building Official https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Email: engineering@rmestevan.ca Committee Appointments: Building Inspector/Officials Trinda Joceyln- Planning and Development Clerk https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75abd2_854cf20793ef445089c96c82dea3e9a3~mv2.png Email: planning@rmestevan.ca (mailto:planning@rmestevan.ca) Dean Karcha | Manager of Public Works https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Email: foreman@rmestevan.ca Committee Appointments: Employee OH&S Safety Lance Tuchscherer - Public Works Grader Operator/Assistant Foreman https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a61d4_7806dc69879344b995fa4096223be313~mv2.png Email: asst.foreman@rmestevan.ca(mailto:asst.foreman@rmestevan.ca) Committee Appointments: Employee OH&S & Safety Shay Hysuick - Public Works Utility Operator https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a61d4_ec98d071eb5a47fba2d0eba71b393283~mv2.png Nathan Rae- Public Works Grader Operator https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75abd2_5ee105716a904d58a1ff3db97988baea~mv2.png Meet our Staff

From an idea for a development to locating the land to develop on, subdivisions are often a desired part of this process. Subdivision Flow Chart From an idea for a development to locating the land to develop on, subdivisions are often a desired part of this process. Application for subdivision can be found here. You can learn more about subdivision on the Government of Saskatchewan's Webpage.

Since July 1st, 2010 Creighton Lodge has been owned and operated by five Rural Municipalities; The R.M. of Estevan No.5, the R.M. of Benson No.35, the R.M. of Cymri No.36, the R.M. of Coalfields No.4 and the R.M. of Cambria No.6. The City of Estevan also sits on the management board. Creighton Lodge Since July 1st, 2010 Creighton Lodge has been owned and operated by five Rural Municipalities; The R.M. of Estevan No.5, the R.M. of Benson No.35, the R.M. of Cymri No.36, the R.M. of Coalfields No.4 and the R.M. of Cambria No.6. The City of Estevan also sits on the management board. Creighton Lodge is an Assisted Living Facility that provides safe, affordable housing for the seniors of Southeast Saskatchewan. With the assistance of the R.M.’s, Creighton Lodge enriches the lives of the seniors who independently reside at the lodge by providing a socially invigorating environment that nurtures each resident spiritually, nutritionally while ensuring they live in a secure home. Creighton Lodge boasts a caring staff of 14 which includes a full-time maintenance personnel and a manager. The lodge has 47 suites and currently has 50 residents. There are five types of suites; 18 suites are Enriched Living suites that include all of the meals, 22 suites are one-bedroom suites with full kitchens, 5 suites are one bedroom with a den and 2 suites are bachelor suites. We have a dining room that caters to our residents’ nutritional needs and we serve an average of 80 meals each day. Creighton Lodge has a Trust Committee that consists of a representative from each RM, the City of Estevan and a member at large. The trust committee has formed a relationship with the United Way Estevan and is a member agency. United Way Estevan has assisted Creighton Lodge Trust to complete many projects over the years and to also bring special events to enrich the lives of the senior citizens in Southeast Saskatchewan. The Day of Caring that United Way Estevan hosts each year is also an important part of the exterior maintenance and gardening program at the Lodge. Creighton Lodge relies on volunteers within our activity and musical programs. United Way Estevan ensures that we have the supplies needed to carry out these programs and to recognize our valued volunteers. Our volunteers dedicate many hours to our programs and we appreciate them! For more information please contact Shelly Veroba at 306-634-4154.

List of Sales of Supplies from R.M. of Estevan including R.M. maps, tax certificates and more. Sale of Supplies Price List 2024 RM of Estevan Maps $5.00 (ratepayers) + GST & PST $10.00 (non-ratepayers) + GST & PST Surrounding RMs Maps - $10.00 + GST & PST SK Grid Road Map - $2.00 + GST + PST Copy of the Minutes - $20.00 Tax Certificate - $20.00

View more information about road bans in R.M. of Estevan and road haul agreements and permits. Overweight Hauling Please fill out overweight permits for each vehicle overweight and also read and sign road haul agreement. If any questions please contact the office at 306-634-2222. Overweight Permit Road Haul Agreement

Located approximately 10 minutes from the City of Estevan, the Hamlet of Hitchcock is a quiet, family friendly community with a population of approximately 150. It boasts a newly built play park, a skating rink and a Community Hall that is available to rent for any function. Hamlet of Hitchcock Located approximately 10 minutes from the City of Estevan, the Hamlet of Hitchcock is a quiet, family friendly community with a population of approximately 150. It boasts a newly built play park, a skating rink and a Community Hall that is available to rent for any function. The Hitchcock Community Hall will hold 100 people comfortably, has a spacious fire pit area and even has the set up for a game of horseshoes! There are two fridges, two stoves, a water cooler, three sinks, a microwave and coffee percolators. This hall can be rented for reunions, weddings, anniversaries and even birthdays. Rental fees for 2022 are $200.00 per day ($100.00 for half day). If you are interested in using this facility, please contact Mindy at (306) 461-8809. 2023 Public Reporting on Municipal Waterworks

Learn more about the history of R.M. of Estevan No. 5. Our History

View the current bylaws of R.M. of Estevan No. 5. Bylaws The R.M. of Estevan No. 5 has a number of bylaws in place for the regulation and control of various matters including land use, vehicle weight restrictions and speed limits on local roads, dog control, off highway vehicles, noise, unsightly premises, fire control and fireworks. Below, you will find bylaws most commonly referenced. If you need assistance locating a particular bylaw that is not provided on the website, please contact us at rm5@rmestevan.ca or by calling (306) 634-2222. Zoning Bylaws Read More Animals Running at Large Bylaw Read More Fire Ban Bylaw Read More Nuisance Abatement Bylaw Read More Cemeteries Bylaw Read More UT Connection Bylaw (Water & Sewer) Read More

Make your Payments to R.M. of Estevan online. Make a Payment Make your payments to the RM of Estevan No. 5 using the secure online payment system called Plastiq. A Plastiq service fee of 2.85% for credit cards and 1.00% for debit cards will be applied to the original payment amount. Note: Plastiq payments may take up to five business days to process. So please ensure your payment is received by the office prior to any deadline or early payment discount date. Make Payment

Contact R.M. of Estevan No. 5 at (306) 634-2222, rm5@rmestevan.ca or #1, 322-4th Street, Estevan, SK. Contact #1, 322-4th Street Estevan, SK S4A 0T8 Phone (306) 634-2222 Fax (306) 634-2223 Email: rm5@rmestevan.ca What are the office hours? Monday to Friday 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 5pm. When can we expect our tax notices in the mail? They are usually sent out 1st week in August. When are taxes due? Taxes are due December 31st of each year. Stay Up to Date! H2Notify is a mass messaging system designed to keep our ratepayers up to date on the latest important information. Click the link below to register & begin receiving important notifications regarding (but not limited to) road closures, road bans, water advisories etc. Sign Up Help us do better! Email your recommendations and solutions to rm5@rmestevan.ca . Send Email

Road and approach criteria and details in R.M. of Estevan No. 5. Roads & Approaches Approach Criteria (Ag Acreage) Approach Criteria (Commercial) Standard 30m ROW Road Crossing Section Detail

Learn more about our upcoming election. 2024 Municipal Election For Reeve and Divisions 1, 3 & 5 ELECTION DAY: November 13, 2024 NOMINATION DEADLINE: October 9, 2024 @ 4pm General Election for the following seats: Reeve, Division 1 Councillor, Division 3 Councillor, Division 5 Councillor. Call for Nominations - Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 Nomination Deadline Day - October 9th, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Candidate Eligibility: At least 18 years old on the day of election; Canadian citizen at the time of submitting the nomination paper; Is not disqualified pursuant to the LGEA or any other Act; AND Resides in Saskatchewan; AND Is eligible to vote in the Rural Municipality. Nomination Forms: A completed nomination paper consists of both Form I and the Public Disclosure Statement. Nomination Form- Form I Public Disclosure Statement Handbooks and Resources: Consider Running for Municipal Council Handbook Council Member Handbook General Election Day - Wednesday, November 13th, 2024. Election Voting Day is Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Eligible voters can vote at the Municipal Office, located at 1- 322 4th Street, Estevan, SK from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. To learn more about voting, click here. Advanced Voting General Election Advanced voting occurs at the Municipal Office, located at 1- 322 4th Street, Estevan, SK. Advanced voting days and times: Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, November 7th, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM The next regularly scheduled election is in November 2026 for Divisions 2, 4, & 6. Voting Information Voting Information Voting Advance polls and election day polls are held at the R.M. of Estevan No.5 Municipal Office at 1- 322 4th Street in Estevan, SK. All polling information is announced on the R.M. website, Facebook, and at the R.M. office. Who Can Vote? Please reference section 36 of The Local Government Election Act, 2015 when determining voter eligibility. For The Local Government Election Act, 2015 , click here . An eligible voter is entitled to vote only once for Reeve and only once for Division Councillor in the division he or she is entitled to vote in, notwithstanding they may meet more than one of the qualifications. Note: It is the voter’s responsibility to know which division they are eligible to vote in. You can find the information about the division you live in by looking at the bottom right corner of your R.M. property tax notice, or you can always call the office at 306-634-2222. Keep in mind, election officials can not provide that information during an election. A person is qualified to be registered as a voter in a rural municipality if he or she on the day of the election: is 18 years old; is a Canadian citizen; has not already voted in the election; and immediately preceding the day of the election meets at least one of the following criteria: Section 36 (1)(e) of The Local Government Elections Act, 2015 in the case of a rural municipality: (i) has resided in the rural municipality, or land now in the rural municipality, for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election; (i.1) is the registered owner of property in the rural municipality, or property now situated in the municipality (ii) is the assessed person with respect to property in the rural municipality, or property now situated in the municipality, pursuant to section 207 of The Municipalities Act ; (iii) is the occupant of a trailer or mobile home in the municipality, or land now situated in the municipality, that is the object of a permit required pursuant to section 306 of The Municipalities Act ; (iv) is the spouse of a person mentioned in sub-clause (ii) or (iii); or (v) is the chief executive officer of a duly incorporated co-operative, corporation or religious association that is assessed on the last revised assessment roll with respect to property in the rural municipality that is not exempt from taxation. Valid Identification to Use At Polls To vote you must provide valid identification with your photo, name and address. Bringing government-issued photo ID is your best option. Other options include: A valid Saskatchewan Driver's License A valid Saskatchewan ID card issued by SGI or any motor license issuer Any other valid government-issued photo ID issued by a Canadian government whether federal, provincial or municipal, or an agency of that government, so long as it includes your name and address Note: A Canadian passport is not an acceptable form of photo identification because it does not contain your address. However, a Canadian passport can be used as identification if paired with another document that has your name and address on it. Non-Photo ID Options If you don't have photo identification and are unable to obtain photo-ID before election day, you can present two other pieces of information, as long as both contain your name and at least one contains your address. Options include: Valid ID cards or certificates issued by the Canadian or Saskatchewan government, a Saskatchewan municipality or school division, a Saskatchewan Indian band, the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan or an agency of one of these entities Personal correspondence, benefit/contribution statements and tax/assessment notices issued by any of the above entities Bank/credit union cards, credit cards and statements Utility bills and statements issued within six months of the date of the election Personalized attestation of residence, letter of stay or admission form issued by a seniors or student residence, long term care or shelter facility Vouching A person without acceptable ID but who is accompanied by another voter who has acceptable ID and is entitled to vote at the same polling place can be vouched for by that individual using the form available at the polling station from an election official. A voter with acceptable ID may only vouch for one other person, except for immediate family members living at the same address as the voucher. A person who has been vouched for cannot vouch for another voter. Election officials, candidates and candidate's agents are prohibited from vouching.