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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Village of Canwood is accepting resumes for one full-time General Labourer summer student position. 

The successful applicant will be required to work a minimum of 35 hours per week in the maintenance department with duties that may include: 

Maintenance of municipal property in the village and cemetery, street repairs, operating and maintenance of municipal equipment, garbage collection, public relations, water and sewer operations, and various other tasks as assigned.

Additionally, this position may be funded by Canada Summer Jobs Program; and as such, the successful applicant must comply with the terms and conditions as set out by the Government of Canada Summer Jobs Agreement and the Village of Canwood employment contract and policies.

For more information on this position, please contact:
Erin Robertson, Administrator

(306) 468-2016
Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Please send applications to:
Village of Canwood
Box 172
Canwood, SK  S0J 0K0
Fax:(306) 468-2805 or
e-mail:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing date for applications is April 22, 2021

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Understanding Assessment Sheet 1 | Sheet 2 | Sheet 3

Newsletters

Village of Canwood Newsletter
March 2021

Canwood School
April 2021

Village Council
Public Notices

Next Council Meeting - April 21, 2021

Please take note that as per section 6 of Bylaw 2016 – 03, a Bylaw to Regulate the Proceedings of Municipal Council and Council’s Committees, regular meetings of Council for the Village of Canwood will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. April’s meeting will be Wednesday, April 21, 2021, commencing at 5:30 p.m.

As per subsection 13.6 of the same Bylaw, anyone wanting to bring forth any items to council’s attention at this regular meeting is asked to please submit to the office no later than the Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 3:00 p.m. immediately preceding so it may be added to the agenda.

*Please be advised that due to COVID – 19 Coronavirus, and allow for proper social distancing, this meeting will be held at the Village owned building located at 580 Main Street (café), Canwood, SK. If you wish to attend this meeting, please be advised that the gallery will be required to sit at an appropriate distance from Administration, members of Council or any other attendee and must wear a mask. *

Erin Robertson, Administrator
December 10th, 2020

Toll-Free Phone Line for COVID-19 Questions

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has launched a dedicated, toll-free phone line for people who have questions about the COVID-19 pandemic that are not health-specific. You can dial 1-855-559-5502 (306-787-8539 in Regina) between 6AM and 10PM for information ranging from government services to travel restrictions.

People who have symptoms or health concerns are encouraged to phone 811.

Rural Crime Watch Membership Drive

The Village and R.M. of Canwood No. 494 hosted a community meeting on November 29, 2018, to discuss starting a Rural Crime Watch. Those in attendance at the meeting expressed an interest in the development of a Rural Crime Watch Program.

What is the next step?  Read More Here

Please be advised of the following from Sgt. Kent Ashworth, Ahtahkakoop Detachment Commander:

The Ahtahkakoop/ Shellbrook RCMP are advising the community of Canwood to report all suspicious activity to the police. When reporting suspicious behaviour, please call 310-RCMP(7267). This number will put you directly with the RCMP communications centre where they will dispatch your complaint to an RCMP officer. 911 is used for emergencies, but when in doubt if your incident is an emergency or not, please call 310-RCMP(7267).

Canwood Park

Canwood and Districts Volume II History Book

Available for purchase at:

R.M. of Canwood Office 
$60 per book 
For more information contact the office at (306)468-2014

Casual Maintenance Worker

Village of Canwood is accepting applications for a casual maintenance worker in the Public Works department.

Qualifications for the position are:

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License;
• Previous experience with operating equipment is an asset;
• Be an independent worker;
• Have the ability to complete general outside labour duties; and
• Be available on an as needed basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible to follow direction from the Maintenance Manager and/or Administrator. 

This is a casual contract position only. Hours will vary and a minimum is not guaranteed. May include weekends. Resumes along with hourly rate expectations may be submitted to:

Village of Canwood, Box 172, Canwood, SK S0J 0K0

Fax:(306) 468-2805 or e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information, please contact the Village Office at 306-468-2016. Closing date for applications is April 22, 2021.

All applicants are encouraged to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Notice of Assessment Roll

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Canwood for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday from March 24, 2021, to May 26, 2021.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file a notice of appeal with:

The Assessor, Village of Canwood, Box 172, Canwood, SK,S0J 0K0

by 3:00 p.m. on the 26th day of May, 2021.

Dated this 25th day of March, 2021. 
Erin Robertson, Assessor

Canwood Rec. Board Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program

Please be advised that the Project Report Forms for projects/programs that occurred from April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021, should be submitted to either the Village of Canwood or R.M. of Canwood municipal office along with receipts by March 26, 2021.  This community grant program, facilitated by the Canwood Recreation Board, provides funding to non-profit volunteer organizations that support access to sport, culture and recreation program activities for the village and surrounding area people.

A copy of the report form can be downloaded here, or can be obtained from either municipal office. If you have any questions, please call Lorna at 306-468-2014 (RM) or Erin at 306-468-2016 (Village).

Village Office Open Public

Please be advised that the Village of Canwood office has reopened to the public with the following restrictions:

Due to COVID – 19, we ask that you respect Physical Distancing by having only ONE visitor in the office at a time.

If the village office is occupied with an individual, please wait in the lobby of the building or outside if lobby is already occupied.

We strongly encourage residents or visitors to contact the office, prior to in-person visits, as we may be able to address your concern over the phone or through another method of communication.

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Clubs and Organizations

Clubs may submit content for their own page if desired. Contact Village Office.

• Make sure your organizational events are submitted to village office for our Community Calendar.
  Please pass along our new website link to friends and family.
• We need photos. If you have good, high resolution shots of the Village and/or events please contact Village Office. Scenic shots are also welcome