Town of Davidson

ASSESSMENT ROLL

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Davidson for the year 2026 has been prepared and is open for inspection at the office of the assessor from:

8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday, March 27, 2026 to April 28, 2026

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent out as required.  All fees must be submitted to the local assessor at the Town of Davidson.  All appeals must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Nicolle Hoskins, which can be sent electronically to: secretary@westernmunicipal.ca, or via post/mail to Town of Davidson, Box 340, Davidson, SK  S0G 1A0, and forwarded to the Secretary of the Board of Revision.

Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the Town of Davidson, Box 340 Davidson, SK S0G 1A0.  A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $500 appeal fee, which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be submitted by April 28, 2026.

Dated this 27th day of March, 2026

Yvonne Jess, Assessor

In Davidson Town Council’s Strategic Plan, one of the values identified was transparency in municipal decision making, finances, and communication.  Council’s Corner will focus on these strategic priorities as it relates to the Strategic Action Plan:

 1. Engagement, Communications and Team Work

• In support of the Davidson Skatepark Committee’s upcoming “Summer Fun” fundraiser, Town Council donated a Panther Pool family season pass.
• Be sure to mark July 17^th on your calendar—the Legion is celebrating its 100th anniversary! Join them for a BBQ at the Co-op at noon, followed by cake and coffee at Town Hall.
• Bylaw 828 has received approval from the Saskatchewan Municipal Board, with rate adjustments coming into effect April 1^st. For an average household using the minimum billing amount, the increase would be $76.80 per year. The last rate increase occurred in 2008 for sewer, 2015 for water, and 2016 for the infrastructure fee. Utility bills will now be due in 30 days.  Bylaws are posted on the Town of Davidson website under Town / Bylaws & Policies.
• Council approved a motion to continue supporting STARS with a $2 per capita donation in 2026. STARS provides vital critical care services, and the Town is pleased to contribute through this funding.

2. Infrastructure

• Council received an update from the Ministry of Highways regarding the Enterprise Lane intersection project. A detailed design consultant is now in place, and survey and drilling work have been completed. The project is moving into final geometric design and land procurement, with tendering anticipated in late fall and construction planned for 2027. The Town will explore a potential partnership with Highways for the design and construction of its portion of Enterprise Lane.
• Virtue Construction has been contracted to provide the spring street sweeping, with plans to have the Town’s street sweeper in use for the fall sweeping.
• Public Works staff have been busy with the storm drains during this quick spring melt. Work on the King Edward/Third Street drainage study should be complete this spring.
• The Town will once again conduct a Dutch Elm Disease survey this summer. As a reminder, the provincial Dutch Elm pruning ban is in effect from April 1 to August 31.

3. Recreation and Cultural Programs

• The Coffee Pot is due for a refresh! Community volunteers interested in helping are asked to contact Arlene Low at 306-561-7880. The plan is to touch up areas where the grey paint has weathered.
• Panther Pool opens for the season on June 1^st and swimming lesson registration opens May 1^st. The Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life, Swim Patrol and Bronze level courses will be offered again this summer.  Registration will be online by visiting the Town website or in person at the Town Office beginning on May 1^st.
• Davidson Days returns June 19-21. Join us for fireworks, parade, slo-pitch tournament, beer gardens, food trucks, indoor market, cabaret, kid’s activities, fun run, pancake breakfast and more.  Watch for more details on the Town Facebook page and in the Davidson Leader.
• The Town is still accepting applications for summer employment. Contact Dave at 306-567-2908 or visit the Town Facebook page for more information.

If you have questions or would like more information on any of these projects, please contact the Town Office.

In Davidson Town Council’s Strategic Plan, one of the values identified was transparency in municipal decision making, finances, and communication.  Council’s Corner will focus on these strategic priorities as it relates to the Strategic Action Plan:

1. Engagement, Communications and Team Work

• Through careful management, Council was able to plan proactively and put aside $346,220 into reserves at the end of 2025 for future capital priorities.
• Council gave final reading to Bylaw 826 (Waste Bylaw), resulting in an increase of $0.91 per month for garbage service and $0.62 per month for recycling, reflecting rate increases from Loraas. Landfill rates remain unchanged.
• Council also gave final reading to Bylaws 827 & 828 regarding water and sewer. Utility accounts are now due within 30 days; rather than 90.  The other changes, once approved by the Saskatchewan Municipal Board, are rate adjustments to keep pace with inflation and to better reflect the rising costs of maintaining and upgrading water and sewer infrastructure.  For an average household using the minimum billing amount, the increase would be $76.80 per year. The last rate increase occurred in 2008 for sewer, 2015 for water, and 2016 for the infrastructure fee.  Bylaws are posted on the Town of Davidson website under Town / Bylaws & Policies.
• The Town of Davidson, in partnership with the Davidson Library and the Davidson Legion, has been awarded a $125,000 Enabling Accessibility Grant to support the Library elevator project. The construction tender has been awarded to Leeville Construction in the amount of $298,517 + taxes. Work is scheduled to commence May 6 and is expected to be completed by the end of August. This long-anticipated project reflects many years of planning and dedication by the Library Board, and we are pleased to see it now moving forward.
• Family Literacy Day was celebrated at the AGT Centre with a Story Skate, in partnership with the Davidson Kinsmen, Davidson School, Davidson Library and the Town of Davidson. Families and students enjoyed four stories made by the Davidson School Grade 6 class, along with a fun activity, and snacks in the rink lobby.  Thank you to Victoria Martin and her volunteers for organizing this wonderful annual event!

2. Infrastructure

• The new tractor and snowblower proved to be a welcome addition during the recent snow storm. We also extend our sincere thanks to the contractors who stepped in to assist the Town, helping ensure our streets were cleared quickly and efficiently.

3. Recreation and Cultural Programs

• Panther Pool opens for the season on June 1^st and swimming lesson registration opens May 1^st. The Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life, Swim Patrol and Bronze level courses will be offered again this summer.  Registration will be online by visiting the Town website or in person at the Town Office beginning on May 1^st.
• Davidson Days returns June 19-21. Join us for fireworks, parade, slo-pitch tournament, beer gardens, food trucks, indoor market, cabaret, kid’s activities, fun run, pancake breakfast and more.  Watch for more details on the Town Facebook page and in the Davidson Leader.
• Hockey playoff season (league and provincials) is well underway at the AGT Centre; be sure to check the Town’s website for the complete rink schedule. Good luck to all our local teams.
• The Town is accepting applications for summer employment. Contact Dave at 306-567-2908 or visit the Town Facebook page for more information.

If you have questions or would like more information on any of these projects, please contact the Town Office.

In Davidson Town Council’s Strategic Plan, one of the values identified was transparency in municipal decision making, finances, and communication.  Council’s Corner will focus on these strategic priorities as it relates to the Strategic Action Plan:

 1. Engagement, Communications and Team Work

• Council gave first and second readings to Bylaw No. 826 (Waste Bylaw) related to curbside garbage and recycling collection. If adopted at third reading, the bylaw will result in an increase of $0.91 per month for garbage service and $0.62 per month for recycling, reflecting rate increases from Loraas. Landfill rates will remain unchanged.
• Council is in the process of consolidating eight water and sewer related bylaws into two updated bylaws:
  • Bylaw No. 827 – Water & Sewer Administrative Bylaw received first reading. This bylaw clarifies and updates language related to service connections, water meters, and billing processes, among other items. The overall intent remains largely unchanged from what is currently in place, with the exception that utility accounts will now be due within 30 days rather than 90 days.
  • Bylaw No. 828 – Water & Sewer Rates Bylaw also received first reading. The proposed rate adjustments are intended to keep pace with inflation and better reflect the rising costs of maintaining and upgrading water and sewer infrastructure. Following three readings by Council, an application will be submitted to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board for approval. If approved, the proposed increase for an average household using the minimum billing amount would be $76.80 per year. The last rate increase occurred in 2008 for sewer, 2015 for water, and 2016 for the infrastructure fee.
  • Anyone interested in reviewing these bylaws prior to further readings and adoption is encouraged to visit the Town of Davidson website under Town / Bylaws & Policies, or contact the Town Office directly.
• Council encourages residents to review all bylaws directly on the Town’s website for accurate information, as search engines like Google can sometimes display AI-generated or outdated content that may not reflect our community’s regulations.
• Council is actively collaborating with nursing staff at the Davidson Health Centre to advocate to the Provincial Government on staffing shortages and new graduate incentive programs, reinforcing that health care remains a top priority.

2. Infrastructure

• Council approved the purchase of a John Deere 6430 equipped with a front PTO-driven Normand snowblower for $86,000. This equipment will be a valuable addition to the Public Works fleet.

3. Recreation and Cultural Programs

• Planning for our annual Davidson Days weekend will be getting underway soon. Anyone interested in joining the planning committee is encouraged to contact Dave at 306-567-2908 or Arlene Low at 306-561-7880.
• The AGT Centre is busy with hockey, curling and public skating. Public skating passes are available at the Town Office: $111 for a family pass; $55.50 for a single pass; or $2 for drop-in.  There is also a drop box just outside the office at the rink.  To view the weekly rink schedule, visit the Town website (townofdavidson.com)

If you have questions or would like more information on any of these projects, please contact the Town Office.