Prune Your Elm Trees Starting September 1
Saskatchewan ’ s annual ban on elm tree pruning ends August 31 . Homeowners can prune their elm trees starting September 1 .
Pruning elm trees is prohibited from April 1 to August 31 each year to reduce the risk of Dutch elm disease ( DED ). The elm bark beetles that spread the disease are most active at this time , and fresh cuts can attract them to healthy trees .
Regular pruning outside the ban period helps keep elm trees healthy and better able to resist all types of disease , including DED . Removing dead branches makes trees less attractive to elm bark beetles . Early fall can be a great time for tree maintenance ; the weather is generally more pleasant than in early spring and , with leaves still on the trees , it ’ s easier to spot and remove dead or unhealthy branches .
Proper pruning is important , whether you hire someone or do it yourself . Pruning
incorrectly can spread DED and other tree diseases . Under provincial regulations , all commercial pruners of elms must complete a recognized training program or be supervised by someone who has .
It is illegal to transport or store elm firewood ; the wood attracts beetles that can spread DED . Dispose of elm wood promptly by burning or burying it in a location approved by the local municipality . For more information on proper elm disposal , check with your local municipal authority .
For more information , or if you suspect an elm tree may have DED , call the Ministry of Environment ’ s general inquiry line at 1-800-567- 4224 .
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ABOVE : Students returned to school Thursday , September 1 and it didn ’ t take long for students at VMS to ‘ hit the books ’.
Notice of Proposed Local Improvements to be Published Pursuant to Clause 15 ( 1 )( b ) of The Local Improvements Act , 1993
Notice is given that : 1 . The council of the City of Martensville proposes to pass a bylaw to undertake the following as a local improvement :
Proposed Local Improvement
Description of Work No . or Service 1 . Roadway Base , Asphalt & Concrete Construction
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2017 1 st Avenue North Baycroft Drive 8 th Street North
and proposes to specially assess a part of the cost against the lands benefited by these local improvements .
2 . The estimated cost and rate of special assessment chargeable for the proposed local improvement are :
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Estimated Total Cost |
Estimated Municipality ’ s Share of Cost |
Estimated Owners ’ Share of Cost |
Estimated Rate and Bases of Special Assessment |
1 . $ 432,610.00 $ 1.34 $ 432,608.66 $ 896.03 per metre of frontage
The special assessment levied for the proposed local improvement may be based on the actual cost . The special assessment will be payable in either annual instalments or lump sum .
3 . Owners of land to be specially assessed may petition against the proposed local improvement . The petition must be submitted to the City Clerk or Director of Corporate Services of the municipality at 37 Centennial Drive South , Martensville , Saskatchewan not later than 4:00 p . m ., on the 7 th day of October , 2016 .
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To be successful , the petition must be signed by a majority in numbers of owners of lands to be specially assessed for the proposed local improvement , representing at least one-half of the amount of the special assessment pursuant to section 19 of The Local Improvements Act , 1993 . Advice on preparing the petition to ensure its validity is available from the City Clerk or Director of Corporate Services .
4 . The council proposes to meet to consider a bylaw respecting this matter on the 18 th day of October , 2016 , at 5:00 o ’ clock p . m . at Council Chambers , City Hall , 37 Centennial Drive South , Martensville , Saskatchewan .
Dated at Martensville , Saskatchewan , 29 th day of August , 2016 .
Scott Blevins City Manager