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Churchbridge Community Profile

“CHURCHBRIDGE--Home of the 125 COIN”

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Contents

Quick Facts: ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Message from the Mayor: ............................................................................................................................ 6

Community Information: .............................................................................................................................. 6

Introduction to the Community ................................................................................................................ 6

Facts About the Community: .................................................................................................................... 7

Distance to travel from Churchbridge to major centers: .......................................................................... 8

Map of the Community: ............................................................................................................................ 9

Statistical Inventory – Social, Economic, Labour, and Geographical Data:................................................. 10

Social Data (Statistics Canada) ................................................................................................................ 10

Marital Status Data ..................................................................................................................................... 10

Labour Force Data ....................................................................................................................................... 11

Aboriginal Identification ............................................................................................................................. 11

Local Institution Inventory .......................................................................................................................... 11

Business................................................................................................................................................... 11

Educational ............................................................................................................................................. 13

Political: ................................................................................................................................................... 14

Taxes ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Physical Infrastructure & Land Asset Inventory .......................................................................................... 15

Roads & Highways ................................................................................................................................... 15

Rail Systems ............................................................................................................................................ 16

Airport ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

Pedestrian (Walk / Bike) ......................................................................................................................... 16

Utilities & Community Facilities .................................................................................................................. 17

Water Systems ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Solid Waste Systems ............................................................................................................................... 17

Energy Systems ....................................................................................................................................... 18

Commercial & Industrial Buildings (Owned by Municipality) ................................................................. 19

Equipment Owned by Municipality ........................................................................................................ 20


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Public Services & Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 20

Technological Infrastructure ................................................................................................................... 20

Housing ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

Housing Availability ................................................................................................................................. 21

Housing Values ........................................................................................................................................ 21

Visual Appearance of Housing ................................................................................................................ 22

Land Use & Resources ................................................................................................................................. 23

Availability ............................................................................................................................................... 23

Land Assets ............................................................................................................................................. 23


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Quick Facts: Welcome To Churchbridge

116 Vincent Ave. W. Phone : 306-896-2240 Fax: 306-896-2910 Email: [email protected] Website: www.churchbridge.com Population: 896 Established as a Town in 1964 We are Proud of our:

125 Coin monument

Historical Murals

Veterans Memorial Wall

Photo Archives Display

Memorial Park

Campground- 33 sites-29 electrified- showers- sewer dump site- covered picnic Area

Aquatic Centre

Our Community Offers:

K-12 Public School (Music Program/ Sports/Clubs)

Arena (Canteen with snacks and variety of food)

Ball Diamonds (Washrooms and Playground)

Community Hall (Full Kitchen/Stage/ Dance Area)

Curling Rink (Canteen/ Lounge)

Daycare (Licensed spaces for 80 Children)

Disc Golf Course (18 hole course located in the Campground)

Fire Department

First Responders & Jaws of Life

Fitness Center (Full range of exercise equipment & weights)

Golf Course (Nine holes /Clubhouse/Rentals)

Gun Club

Library (Summer Reading Programs / Audio Books/E Books )

Multi-Sport Court (includes bike/board park, basketball/tennis court, beach volleyball court and horseshoe pits)

Rest Area (Covered Picnic Area)

Royal Estates (1 or 2 bedroom apartments, underground parking, common room)

Senior Center – EverGreen Club(Variety of Card Tournaments & Activities)

Senior Manor (One & two bedroom apartments /Home care/Main Room Activities)

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.churchbridge.com/


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Clubs and Organizations Available for Adults, Seniors & Children:

Arena Board

Canskate

Cemetery

Churchbridge Players Drama Club

Churchbridge In Bloom

Curling Club (Men, Ladies, Senior)

Golf Club (Men, Ladies, Senior)

Lion & Lioness

Minor Sports Association

Recreation Association

Recreation Hockey

Seniors Evergreen Club

Services Provided:

Aquatic Centre

Auto body

Auto Repair Services

Bottled Water

Canada Post

Commissioner of Oaths

Construction & Contractors

Credit Union – ATM

Daycare

Esthetician

Farm Fresh Eggs

Farm & Lumber Supply

Gas Station

Groceries

Gym/Fitness

Hairdressers/Salons

Home Decor/Clothing

Ice Cream – walk-up service

Insurance & License Issuer

Lawn/landscaping

Lottery Outlet/Variety Store

Library

Liquor Vendor

Local Paper

Massage Therapist

Notary Public

Pharmacy

Photographers


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Restaurants

Sewing Services

Storage Containers

Message from the Mayor:

As mayor of the town of Churchbridge, I would like to welcome you, on

behalf of the council and administration, to our community.

Located on the Yellowhead Highway(#16), Churchbridge is a hub with potash

mining to the south on highway #80 and recreation to the north and east-

Duck Mountain Regional Park north on #80; and Asessippi Ski Resort and

Lake of the Prairies east on #16.

We have our own skating rink, curling club, Aquatic Centre, fitness centre,

and nine- hole grass- green golf course. We are home to an excellent K-12

public school and highly regarded daycare.

Our campground is rated as an excellent place to stop or stay at while you visit our warm and friendly

community. Make sure you check out our businesses and visit our Veteran’s Memorial Wall, Photo

Archives and many Heritage Murals displayed throughout the community.

We are proud to be home of the 125 Coin designed by local resident “Rita Swanson”.

Mayor of Churchbridge Jim Gallant

Community Information:

Introduction to the Community

Population: 896 (Stats Can 2017)

Location: Churchbridge is located at the intersection of the Yellowhead Highway #16 and #80 highway which leads to three potash mines. The town is currently experiencing growth due to expansions at those three mines as well as at another mine located about 70 km away. We have an active daycare, a K-12 school and recreation amenities- arena (artificial ice), curling club (artificial ice), aquatic centre, 18-hole disc golf course, dog park,


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multi-sport court (bike/board park, basketball/tennis course, beach volleyball court and horseshoe pits) and 9-hole grass- greens golf course that make it appealing to young families. The trading area includes over 4000 people from the RM’s of Churchbridge, Calder and Langenburg; villages of Calder and MacNutt; and the towns of Langenburg and Bredenbury. Being located on the Yellowhead Highway #16, half way between Yorkton and the Manitoba border and midpoint between Saskatoon and Winnipeg, allows access to much of Canada. We also have access to recreation areas located at the Duck Mountain Regional Park (90 Km to North) and Asessippi Winter Ski Resort (70km to the East). The Town encourages construction and new business with tax incentives in the first and second year of ownership. The community is growing and prides itself on its convenient location and facilities available.

Facts About the Community: Website: www.churchbridge.com Incorporation: Hamlet 1887 Village 1903 Town 1964 Modes of Transportation (Statscan 2017): Vehicle Driver- 375

Vehicle Passenger- 20 Walk- 15 Other 10

Economic Background: Agricultural & Potash Education Background (Statscan 2017): University 3.5%

Below Degree 2.8% College 26.2% Apprenticeship 16.3% No Certificate 18.4% High School 32.6%

Major Field of Study (Statscan 2017): Health & Related Fields 20.6% Protective & Transportation Services 5.9% Agriculture & Natural Resources 2.9%

Education 4.4% Social Science & Law 11.8% Business, Management & Public Administration 11.8% Engineering & Related Technology 42.6%

Housing Ownership: Renter- 19.5% and Owner- 80.5%



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Average Housing Price Value (Statscan 2017): $171,969

Distance to travel from Churchbridge to major centers: Melville 66 km Calgary 966 km Yorkton 56 km Minot 341 km Regina 212 km Winnipeg 396 km Edmonton 909 km Saskatoon 385 km


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Map of the Community:

1. K-12 Public School 2. Churchbridge Daycare 3. Curling Club 4. Sport Court 5. Skating Arena 6. Fitness Centre 7. Canada Post 8. Parkland Regional Library 9. Town Cemetery 10. Aquatic Centre 11. Campground/Disc Golf Course 12. Golf Course 13. Fire Hall 14. Churchbridge Seniors Manor 15. RM Shop & Office

16. Community Centre- Veteran’s Honour Wall

17. Town Shop/ Water Treatment Plant 18. Sportsground

A. Memory Park B. Coin Monument/War Memorial C. Rest Stop i. St Mary’s Catholic Church ii. Trinity Lutheran Church-LLC iii. Christ Church- Anglican iv. Fountain of Life v. Church of God vi. Concordia Lutheran Church- ELC

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Uncontrolled Crossing

Pedestrian Crosswalk

Transfer Site

Town Well Lagoon

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Statistical Inventory – Social, Economic, Labour, and Geographical Data:

Social Data (Statistics Canada) Historical Population Growth:

1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 Churchbridge 972 1,035 919 815 796 704 743 896 Total SK 968,313 1009,613 988,928 990,237 978,933 968,157 1,033,381 1,098,352

Age Distribution 2011 & 2016:

2011 2016

TOTAL MALE FEMALE TOTAL MALE FEMALE Total Population 745 385 360 895 450 445 0-4 50 25 20 65 30 35 5-9 20 15 10 65 35 25 10-14 45 25 20 50 25 25 15-19 45 20 25 55 30 30 20-24 40 25 15 50 25 25 25-29 45 25 20 65 40 30 30-34 35 20 15 65 35 30 35-39 35 15 20 50 25 25 40-44 50 30 20 35 20 20 45-49 60 30 30 50 25 25 50-54 75 40 30 65 35 30 55-59 45 20 25 80 45 35 60-64 50 25 20 50 20 30 65-69 30 15 20 40 15 20 70-74 50 25 25 40 15 20 75-79 25 10 10 20 20 20 80-84 25 10 15 20 10 10 85+ 25 10 15 20 5 10 Median Age of Population

45.8 43.7 47.6 38.8 36.6 43.8

% of Population Aged 15+

85.4 83.9 85.9 79.9 80.0 80.9

Marital Status Data

Type People Count

Single 155

Common Law 80

Married 370

Separated 20

Divorced 40

Widowed 50


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Labour Force Data

Employment Rates (Statscan 2017):

Year Percent

2001 52.8%

2006 60.7%

2011 65.8%

2016 63.6%

Labour Force by INDUSTRY (Statscan 2017): Public Administration 4.2% Other 4.2% Accommodation 2.1% Health Care 15.8% Education 4.2% Administration 2.1% Professional Services 3.2% Transportation 3.2% Retail 6.3% Agriculture 4.2% Mining 33.7% Construction 12.6%

Labour Force by OCCUPATION (Statscan 2017): Manufacturing 2.2% Natural Resources 13.2% Trades & Transport 31.9% Management 8.8% Business & Finance 12.1% Sciences 4.4% Health 5.5% Education, Law, & Government 7.7% Sales & Service 14.3%

Aboriginal Identification

Metis 45

Local Institution Inventory

Business Business Development Groups & Information

About Starting a Business:


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Churchbridge Town Office 116 Vincent Avenue Churchbridge, SK S0A 0M0 Phone: 306-896-2240 Community Futures East Central

Manager: Craig Geisler

Box 727, 601 Edmonton Street Broadview, Saskatchewan S0G 0K0

Phone: (306) 696-2443 Fax: (306) 696-2508

Email: [email protected] Website: www.eastcentral.sk.ca

Building Inspectors, Utility Inspector & Health Inspectors:

Building Inspectors-RESIDENTIAL- Ron Gerein 306 641-4723 COMMERICAL- Professional Building Inspectors- Doug Mulhall 306 897-7919 Plumbing Inspector- Sunrise Health Region 306 786-0600

Online Resources: BizPal- Online business permit and license service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps

entrepreneurs start up faster.

www.bizpal.ca

Business License Fees:

Business fees are set by Bylaw 2015-011 for those conducting home based business and direct sales. The fees range from $50/year for a single-person (owner) business to $100/year for a multi-person business (owner plus employees).

Year Business Licenses Sold

2019 18

2018 46

2017 34

2016 36

2015 41

2014 22

2013 39

2012 30


http://www.eastcentral.sk.ca/

http://www.bizpal.ca/


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Total Building Permits for the Past 6 Years (Residential & Business): Value and Quantity

Year # of Permits Issued Total Value of Permits

2019 11 430,250

2018 8 313,700

2017 9 1,507,000

2016 7 784,200

2015 7 320,000

2014 5 550,000

Possible Employment Opportunities in the area: Mosaic HR Esterhazy Phone 306 745-4475 Sunrise Health Region Good Spirit School Division Yorkton Yorkton Phone 306 786-0100 Phone 306 786-5500

Educational Early Childhood/Daycare

Churchbridge Daycare Cooperative 206 Prothero Ave Phone 306-896-2425 Director- Erica Brick http://www.churchbridgedaycare.com

Schools Churchbridge Public School - Kindergarten to Grade 12 242 Prothero Ave. W., Churchbridge, SK Phone 306 896-2712 Principal- Amanda Kornaga http://cps.gssd.ca/

School Division Good Spirit School Division Yorkton http://gssd.ca/pages/index.htm

Trade Schools, Apprenticeships, Community learning programs, & Web-based course delivery

http://www.churchbridgedaycare.com/

http://cps.gssd.ca/


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Parkland College with locations in Esterhazy (32 km), Melville (70km) and Yorkton (56km) www.parklandcollege.sk.ca

Political: Local Councils & Boards:

Mayor: Jim Gallant

Council: Jared Melnyk, Russell Thies, Colleen Craig, Ralph Soltys, Carter Prier, Cindy Larson

Administrator: Renea Paridaen Admin Assistant: Cindy Buchberger

Maintenance: Jason Poppenheim- Foreman, Sara Hunt – Water Operator, Tyrone Ballantyne – Transfer Site Attendant

Churchbridge Town Office Contact Information

Box 256 116 Vincent Ave.

Churchbridge, SK S0A 0M0

Phone: 306-896-2240 Fax: 306-896-2910

Email: [email protected]

Provincial Government:

MLA Warren Kaeding Melville-Saltcoats

[email protected]

Phone: 306-728-3881

Member of Parliament Cathay Wagantall

43 Betts Avenue Yorkton, SK cathaywagantall.ca

Phone: 306-782-3309 Fax: 306-786-7207

http://www.parklandcollege.sk.ca/


http://cathaywagantall.ca/


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Taxes Property Tax (Education and Municipal)

Municipal Uniform Mill rate- 7.5 Base Tax $950, $400 Ag Municipal Agriculture-1.41 Residential- 0.91 Commercial- 1.90

School Agriculture-1.43 Residential-4.12 Commerical other – 6.27 Commercial resource – 9.68

Income tax Saskatchewan Provincial 2020 Taxable Income 2020 Tax Rates First $45225 10.5% Over $45225 to $129214 12.5% Over $129214 14.5%

Utility Tax Sask Energy and Sask Power charges a 5% tax on gas usage from the municipality which is

returned to town as Grants in Lieu

Physical Infrastructure & Land Asset Inventory

Roads & Highways Parking Availability:

Community parking is available across from community hall. Parallel parking is allowed on all streets Ample parking at the school and arena facilities Larger vehicles park alongside the #16 in some empty lots.

Condition of Roads, Bridges & Other Relevant Structures:

Major road improvements were done in the town in 1967 and 1984 Paving in small scale has been done occasionally #16 is fully surfaced, #80 south has been re-surfaced (as of 2018) and #80 north is gravel with some surface (there is a weight restriction on this highway)

Maintenance & Improvement History:

Done on a “as needed” basis


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Roadway Characteristics:

All roads are single lane except on portions of #16 highway which allows for turning lanes.

Rail Systems Refer to map on page 6- Main CP freight line goes through town. It runs adjacent to #16

highway and crosses the #80 highway within town limits

Number of Highway Rail Crossings:

3

Type of Service:

Freight

Track Mileage in the Community:

1.5 miles of single track

Types of Crossing Protection:

Crossing lights on main crossing located on #80 highway Other two crossings located at east and west entrance to town are not controlled

Number of Rail/Highway Crashes:

3 deaths in last 50 years and one derailment

Airport Location:

Small regional at Yorkton, International at Regina

Type of Airport:

Public

Pedestrian (Walk / Bike) See map on page 6

Pedestrian crosswalk located on #16 Warning lights triggered by pedestrian

Total Miles of Sidewalks & Area of Community With or Without Sidewalks:

Sidewalks only on portion of north side of Vincent Ave Sidewalks on portions of north side of Prothero Avenue in front of daycare and school


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General Condition of Sidewalks:

Sidewalks are being repaired as budgeted

Opportunity to Develop Pedestrian Pathways:

N/A

Utilities & Community Facilities

Water Systems Waterworks: Permit to Operate Waterworks at Lot 2-8 Blk 21 Plan 60Y07764- expires July 2022 -Water treatment plant was renovated in 2008 (see map on page 9)

Water quality exceeds environmental guidelines System currently operating at 1/3 capacity-able to handle 2500 residents.

Wastewater: Permit to Operate Sewage Works SE18-22-32 and SW17-22-32- expires April 2022 All residents are connected to sewer system. Two cell Lagoon system located at SE18-22-32(see map on page 6) which flows into Deerhorn Creek at NW8-22-32 Capacity is 2000 residents.

Storm water system: There is no underground storm sewer system. Well: Two 275 ft Wells located at SE 32-21-32 (see map on page 9-located outside the

town) which is filled by Hadfield Aquifer Water Source. Back up well in place in 2013. Another well was dug at SE 32-21-32 for the RO system in Fall 2019.

Solid Waste Systems Churchbridge & Area Transfer Site:

Currently operate a Transfer Site at SE29-22-32 (see map on page 9, 1 mile north of Town) Permit to operate a Waste Disposal Ground has been renewed as of October 15, 2019,

Permit #00064803-01-00 This is used by the residents of Churchbridge and the RM of Churchbridge.

Transfer hours are: Summer Tues 1-5; Thurs 3-8; Sat 12-5

Winter Tues & Sat 1-5 Fees Household Garbage: $10 coupon /half ton

Shingles: $50/half ton, $100/dump trailer, $150/grain truck load

Recycling Carts:


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Recycling is put into Blue bins. Residential curbside pickup is every second Tuesday. Commercial pickup is every second Wednesday. Garbage Carts: Residential Garbage in black bins- Every Second Tuesday- Alternate with recycling Commercial Garbage- Every Second Wednesday (Opposite Wednesday from Recycling)

Energy Systems Clean & Green Energy in the Churchbridge Community (Electric & Natural Gas)

Sask Energy www.saskenergy.com

Sask Power www.saskpower.com

Sask Water www.saskwater.com

Utility Rates: Electricity Base (as of 2017)- 30.07% Rate- 13.2%

Natural Gas Base (as of 2016) - 38.5% Rate- 0.07%

Average Cost of Energy Per Household/ Year (as of 2018): $817.84

http://www.saskwater.com/


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Commercial & Industrial Buildings

(Owned by Municipality)

Facilities owned by Others

Curling Club 1984 Churchbridge Seniors Manor 1975 Antler Acres Golf Course 1990 Churchbridge Fitness Centre 2000 Churchbridge Gun Club 1970 Churchbridge Public School 1967 upgraded in 1981, 2003, 2020 (roof)

Commercial Property Available for sale listed on Town website at www.churchbridge.com

Facility Year

Community Hall 1978

Aquatic Centre 2012

Town Shop 1975

Well 1991

Backup Well 2013

Campground 1989

Fire Hall 2013

Rest Area 2000

Kaminski Arena 1967

Water Treatment Plant 1962- upgrade 2008 – upgrade 2020-2021

Library 1989

Transfer Site 1973

Town Sign 2005

Lift Station#1-3 1962- upgrade 2009, Main #1 upgraded 2019, #2/#3 upgraded 2020

Lagoon Upgrade 2008-2009

Sports ground 1978

Memory Garden 2006


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Equipment Owned by Municipality

Public Services & Facilities Churchbridge Arena Churchbridge Community Hall 133 Prothero Avenue W 116 Vincent Ave W Phone: 306-896-2330 Phone: 306-896-2258 Phone: 306-896-2240 for bookings Churchbridge Library Churchbridge Aquatic Centre 114 Rankin Road 140 Prothero Ave W Phone: 306-896-2322 Phone: 306-896-2491 Churchbridge Town Cemetery Vincent Ave East

Technological Infrastructure Bandwidth:

High Speed Internet

Connectivity, Proximity to Service Towers:

Towers located: Access – South entrance of Town Sasktel Mobility- North of Town

Radio:

Fox FM, GX94 AM

Cable & Phone Companies:

EQUIPMENT MAKE Backhoe 2014 John Deere/310SK Fire Truck Fire Truck

1981 2019

IHC / VIN Rosenbauer RXT

Loader 2016 Doosan Rescue Unit 1995 Ford Mower 2014 Kubota Mower-2 Mower-3

2013 2019

JD Grasshopper

Truck Truck Ford

2003 2003

IHC/ 3 ton Ford ½ ton

Truck Ford Truck Sander

2013 2018

Ford ½ ton Tornado


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Access www.myaccess.ca

Sask Mobility www.sasktel.com

Sasktel www.sasktel.com

Your-Link www.yourlink.ca

Rogers www.rogers.com

Satellite Services:

Shaw, Bell, Access

Housing

Housing Availability

Retrofitted Buildings & Non-Traditional Building Uses:

A garage has been retrofitted to be accounting office. In addition, there are two hair shops in residences.

Vacancies, Housing Occupation & Capacities:

Have multiple vacancies – rental properties are in high supply and lots of houses are up for sale in the area. Many workers are using the campground in summer months as residences. There are openings in the 55+ rental property.

Housing Values Price of Housing (Statscan 2016):

Year Average Price

2001 $41,242

2006 $53,484

2011 $226,617

2016 $171,969

Home ownership: Renter 19.5%

Owner: 80.5%

Average number of rooms per household: 6.5

Household Income (Statscan 2017):

Income ($) Amount of People

0-4000 5

5000-9000 5

10,000-14,000 5

http://www.myaccess.ca/

http://www.yourlink.ca/


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15,000-19,000 25

20,000-29,000 30

30,000-39,000 25

40,000-49,000 35

50,000-59,000 20

60,000-79,000 35

80,000-99,000 35

100,000-124,000 45

125,000-149,000 45

150,000 + 85

Mortgage Interest Rates:

Contact Churchbridge Credit Union at 306-896-2797 for current rates.

Home-Owner Insurance:

Contact Farrell Agencies at 306-896-2269 for current rates.

Infrastructure Condition: Most developed lots are serviced with water & sewer to property line.

Land Values: Current Lot Prices- range from $100- 300/ front foot for older sites, purchase price of lots will also be based on cost to develop

Visual Appearance of Housing

Landscapes:

Most residences are well maintained and have trees and greenery. In addition, there are a few green spaces (3 parks) located within the town.

Scenic Vistas:

Memorial Garden


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Land Use & Resources

Availability There is a large parcel of land located on the east side of Town that could be developed as

residential lots. In addition, there is some commercial property on the south side of town that

could be developed.

Check out the Town website for residential property for sale at www.churchbridge.com

Zoning Bylaws:

The Town has a Zoning Bylaw 2017-011 (amended in 2020 by Zoning Bylaw Amendment 2020-

006). For information on this contact the Town Office at 306-896-2240 or

[email protected].

Real Estate Values:

Land surrounding the Town is selling for an average price of $85,000 a quarter.

Trends in the Region:

Real Estate has slowed down in our area.

Information About Incentives:

Tax Incentives Policy 65% reduction in first year of construction 35% reduction in second year of construction

Land Assets Agricultural Land Use, Land Value & Characteristics:

Cropland, Pasture & Grasslands

Air Quality & Energy Resources:

Excellent Country Air

Lakes, Ponds, Streams, Wetlands, Shore

Lands, Floodplains & Water Resources:

Not in immediate areas but available within

50 km- Assiniboine Valley (east) and

Qu’Appelle Valley (south).




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Parks/Recreation Areas:

Three parks in town, a thirty- site campground, sports ground, multi-sportcourt, aquatic centre,

and disc golf course.

Wildlife:

You will find deer, moose, coyotes and many geese in the area.

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