New Resident

Orientation Handbook

Prepared By:

Wawota & District Strategic Planning

Committee

June 2011

Table of ContentsOverview & Welcome from Mayor of Wawota…………………………………..1

Community Maps

Points of Interest……………………………………………………………………2

Business Map……………………………………………………………………….3

Industrial Park………………………………………………………………………4

Location……………………………………………………………………………..5

Climate………………………………………………………………………………6

Services……………………………………………………………………………..7

Economy & Business……………………………………………………………..19

Leisure & Recreation……………………………………………………………..19

Getting Involved In Your Community……………………………………………20

Community Information…………………………………………………………...21

Building a Home…………………………………………………………………...22

Health Services……………………………………………………………………23

Municipal Services………………………………………………………………..24

Utilities……………………………………………………………………………..25

Education & Childcare……………………………………………………………26

Churches…………………………………………………………………………..27

Information & Media………………………………………………………………28

OVERVIEW OF WAWOTA & DISTRICTThis handbook was put together by the Wawota & District Strategic Planning Committee. It is designed to introduce you to our community and provide answers to many of the questions new residents may have. Please feel free to contact the Town Office at 739-2216 or visit www.wawota.com for more information.

Welcome!On behalf of our citizens, welcome to the Town of Wawota. We hope you enjoy the area’s natural beauty, abundant recreational opportunities, and many services that contribute to our unsurpassed quality of life.

Wawota is safe and friendly, and offers many affordable activities for the whole family. Our daycare and K-12 school provide excellent educational opportunities and our business community strives to provide everything you need with outstanding customer service.

The people of Wawota make this community a great place to live, work, and raise a family. I extend a personal invitation for you to become involved in our local organizations, boards, associations, schools and churches. Your contribution can make a difference!

As a town council, we are actively planning to meet the future needs of our citizens and working to encourage continuing economic growth in our community. We hope that you will be part of that future with us. Please explore our website (www.wawota.com) for further information. You will find that Wawota truly is…

What you’re looking for!Norman Oliver

Mayor

1.

1.

Points of Interest

N

16.

2.

3.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.10. 11.

12.

13. 14.

15.

4.

17.

1. Lions Ballpark

2. Free Methodist Church

3. Splash Park

4. RV Park

5. Catholic Church

6. Running Track

7. Parkland School

8. United Church

9. Town/R.M. Office’s/Fire Hall

10. Town Hall

11. Senior’s Centre

12. Museum

13. Veteran’s Park

14. Curling Rink

15. Deer View Lodge Senior’s Care Home

16. Wawota Forum

17. Garbage Dump

18. Skate Park

19. Water Plant

19.

18.

2.

Business Map

N

1.

2.

Inset

3. 4.5.

6.

7. 8. 9.

10.

11.12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.18.

19.

20. 21.22.

23.24.

1. Co-op C-Store & Gas Bar

2. Keystone Oilfield Supply

3. Birnie’s Greenhouse

4. McCarthy Veterinary Services

5. Wee Welcome Daycare /

Thrift Shop

6. Village Inn

7. Kimi’s Café /

Wawota Service Centre

8. D&D Lumbermart

9. Wawota Garage

10. C&M Homes/ Kapell Construction

INSET11. Wawota Farm & Auto

12. King’s

13. Just Kiln Time

14. Sun Life Financial

15. G.R. Carscadden Funeral Home

16. Mr. B’s Car Wash

17. Wawota Agencies

18. Bigway Foods

19. Detayls Hair Salon/

Royal Bank of Canada

20. Flower’s ‘N Things

21. Front Porch Interiors

22. Wawota Hotel

23. Canada Post

24. Conexus Credit Union

3.

Industrial Park

N

Inset

1. Lincoln Farm Supply

Inset1.

2. WGG Construction

3. Rocking L Construction

4. Running Bear Rentals

1.

4.

2. 3. 4.

Location

Wawota

Driving Distances From Wawota:

Regina………………………230km Brandon…………………….172km

Saskatoon…………………..466km Winnipeg……………………403km

Calgary………………………990km Minot, ND…………………..249km

5.

Climate

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Monthly Rainfall (mm) 0 0 4 11 48 92 69 48 38 16 3 0

Monthly Snowfall (cm) 21 12 19 11 5 0 0 0 0 8 20 21

Monthly Precipitation (mm)

21 12 23 22 53 92 69 48 38 24 23 21

Temperature (C)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average High -10.8 -6.5 -.02 9.8 17.8 22.6 24.7 25.2 18.9 11 -1.3 -8.4

Average Low -20.5 -15.9 -9.7 -1.9 4.6 10.1 12.2 11.3 5.5 -1.1 -9.6 -17.2

Average -15.6 -11.2 -5 4 11.2 16.4 18.5 18.2 12.2 4.9 -5.5 -12.8

Precipitation

For weather forecasts and information, contact Environment Canada at 555-555-5555 or visit:

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cask0336

Wettest months: June & July

Hottest months: July & August

Coldest months: December & January

Average Annual Precipitation: 446 mm

6.

AccommodationsAntler Creek Bed & Breakfast 739-2786

Kenosee Inn 577-2099 www.kenoseeinn.com

Kenosee Mini-Mart & Motel 577-2264

- Motel, C-store, Gas & Propane, Groceries, Liquor Vendor, Lottery Terminal, Movie Rentals & Bakery.

Wawota Village Inn 739-2890

Services

7.

AgricultureBirnie’s Greenhouse 739-2457

- Bedding Plants & Shrubs, Gardening Needs

Brehaut Bros.

Custom Feedlot Cleaning 577-7315

Cuddington Corral Cleaning 739-2650

Green Haven Seeds 739-2651

- Registered Seeds & Seed Cleaning

Advantage Co-op 739-2606

- Farm Supplies, Petroleum, Hardware

Lincoln Farm Supply 739-2161

- Chemicals, Fertilizer, Bins & Equipment Sales

Paul Lamontagne 739-2568

- Foam Insulation Service & Custom Agricultural Spraying

Viterra 1-888-848-0848

- 8-48 Crossroads Marketing Centre

Wawota Garage Ltd. 739-2377

- Ford & New Holland Sales, Parts & Service

Wawota Farm & Auto 739-2470

- Agricultural & Auto Supplies

McCarthy Veterinary Services. 739-2552

8.

Arts & CraftsJust Kiln Time 739-2494 or 739-2307

- Ceramics, Classes, Gifts

The Red Market Barn 577-4631 www.redmarketbarn.ca

- Flea Market

Flowers ‘N Things 09 739-2133

- Florist, Gifts & Home Décor

Auction ServicesMcDougall Auction Services 739-2997

- Auctioneer

Moose Mountain Auction Services 739-2195

- Auction Centre

AutomotiveWawota Farm & Auto 739-2470

- Agricultural & Auto Supplies

The Dent Man 577-5641

- Remi Jackson

Johnny J’s 739-2100

- Complete Auto Body Work & Painting

KG’s Auto Glass 739-2731

Mr. B’s Car Wash 739-2491

Mr. B’s Lock & Keys 739-2491

- Locksmith & CAA Contractor

Wawota Garage Ltd. 739-2377

- Parts & Service

Wawota Service Centre Ltd. 739-2336

- Towing, Auto Parts & Repair, Fuel & Propane

9.

ConstructionA.L.A. Resources 575-7174

- Carpentry, siding, framing, and shingling, excavating, augering, trenching.

C&M Homes/Kapell Construction 739-2288

- RTM Homes

D&D Lumbermart Ltd. 739-2566- Building Supplies

Don Fowler 739-2409

- General Contractor

Clarence Westphal 739-2271

- Construction & Painting

Galger Construction 739-2919

Haines Eavestroughs 739-2883

Joe’s Plumbing 739-2454

King’s Electric 739-2311

- Electrician, Heating

Lobert Electric 577-5573

- Electrician

Phil Renovating 739-2405

Construction, Painting

Puska’s Masonry 739-2652

-Concrete Placing & FinishingRocking L Construction 739-2275

- Clarence Lamontagne

Swayze Red-E-Mix 1-888-222-7649

- Concrete, Excavating, Sand & Gravel

TJT Flooring 739-2998

WGG Construction Ltd. 739-2888

- Road Construction, Lease Preparation, Draining

10.

FinancialSun Life Financial 739-2250 www.sunlife.ca

- A leading insurance company by virtually every measure including revenue, earnings, and assets under management.

- Meredith Swanson

Osman & Co. 739-2371

- Lawyers

Royal Bank of Canada 739-5221

- Financial Services

Walpole Lenders Co-operative Ltd. 739-2544

- Small Business Loans

Wawota Agencies Ltd. 739-2245 www.wawotaagencies.com

- Investments, General Insurance & Motor Licence Issuer

Conexus Credit Union 739-2553

- Financial Services, Loans

Wawota Lenders Co-operative Ltd. 739-2216

- Small Business Loans

Funeral ServicesG.R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel 739-2992

- Funeral Services

Young’s Memorials 739- 2116 or 577-8964

- Todd & Tammy Davies (sales agents)

11.

Health & BeautyACN. 739-2324

- Erin Gardiner

Alouette Cosmetics 739-2923

- Freda Cuddington

Avon 739-2519

- Myrna Olson

Detayls Hair Salon 739-2717

- Hair Salon & Tanning Bed

Epicure Selections 739-2924

- Cheryl Branvold

Mary Kay Cosmetics 739-2896

- Barbara Dennis

PartyLite 739-2936

- Linda Seibel

Silpada Sterling Jewellery 739-2324

- Erin Gardiner

Totally Tropical Interiors 739-2957

- Sherry Wilson

Val’s Pedicure Parlour 739-2575

- Luxury Pedicures. LCN Nail and Foot Care Products

Watkins 739-2467

- Karen Ketcheson

12.

Healthcare & ChildcareDeerview Lodge Care Home 739-2400

Wawota Ambulance Service 9-1-1

Wawota Medical Clinic 739-2200

- Doctor’s Office

Wawota & Community

Early Learning Center 739-2528

- Child Care

13.

Livestock2J Angus 739-2903

Antler Creek Elk Ranch 739-2518

Eastondale Angus 739-2805 www.eastondaleangus.com

Haroldson’s Polled Herefords 739-2643

K & K Polled Herefords 739-2660

Lamontagne Holdings 739-2598

- Feed Lot

Parkview Elk 739-2175

- Purebred Elk

Second Time Around 739-2842 www.secondtimearound.ca

- Rescue of abused, neglected, abandoned animals & slaughter bound horses Contact: Tim Nicholson

Sunnybrae 739-2896

- Holistic Farming

T Bar K Herefords 739-2884

- Registered Horned Herefords

WRAZ Red Angus 739-2988 www.wraz.ca

- Registered Red Angus Bulls & Females

14.

OilfieldAaron Oilfield

Ace In The Hole Vacuum Services 739-2761

- Vacuum Truck Services

Armageddon Consulting Ltd. 577-8721 or 577-8744

- Drilling Management, Consulting & Well-side Supervision

Contact: Brent Pryce 739-2955(h)

Keystone Oilfield Ltd. 739-2703

-

Hugh’s Oil Well Contracting 739-2688

- Battery Operating

Joker Oilfield 577-7462

- Vac Truck

J & G Operating 739- 2357

- Battery Operating

Running Bear Rentals 575-7174

- Light Tower Rentals, Light Oilfield Hauling

Universal Contract Logistics 634-7275 or 1-866-457-3776

- Esso Agent: Roger L’Arrivee

Wawota One 739-2401

WGG Construction Ltd. 739-2888- Road Construction, Lease Preparation, Draining

Wilson Trenching and Trucking 577-7387

- Backhoe and Hot Shot Services

15.

RetailBigway Foods 739-2234

- Groceries, Produce, Meat, Liquor

Cornforth Shoe Repair 739-2798

C-Store/Co-op Gas Bar 739-2230

- C-Store, Gas, Movies, Bakery Outlet

D&D Lumbermart Ltd. 739-2566

- Building Supplies

Flowers ‘N Things ’09 739-2133 www.flowersnthings09.com

- Florist, Gifts & Home Décor

Front Porch Interiors 739-2722 www.frontporch-interiors.com

- Décor & interior Design

Kings Store Ltd. 739-2209

- Family Clothing, Department Store

Mrs. P’s Ice Cream & Catering 739-2434

Sears Canada inc. 1-800-267-3277 (outlet -739-2722)

- Mail order Sears products

This ‘n That Treasures

- Second hand items.

Young’s Memorials 739-2116 or 577-8964

- Contact Todd & Tammy Davies (sales agents)

V&S Market Garden 739-2825

RestaurantsKenosee Inn 577-2099 www.kenoseeinn.com

Kimi’s Café 739-2505

Wawota Hotel 739-2551

- Restaurant, Lounge

Wawota Village Inn 739-2890

- Restaurant, Lounge

16.

Real EstateAndrew Agencies 577-1213

- Real Estate Sales (Leanne Sorenson)

Performance Realty 453-4403www.merrillrenaud1.point2agent.com

- Real Estate Broker

Mr. B’s Lock & Keys 739-2491

- Locksmith & CAA contractor

Wawota Agencies 739-2245 www.wawotaagencies.com

- Insurance Brokers

RecreationDrop-in Senior’s Centre 739-2450

McPhail Travel 739-2545 or 739-2114

- Agent: Rhonda Hall

Town Hall 739-2358

Wawota Community Forum 739-2522

- Skating Rink

Wawota Curling Rink 739-2322

Golf Kenosee 577-4422

White Bear Golf Course 577-4902

Kenosee Superslides 577-2343

17.

Technology and Computers3south Computer Services 739-2406

- Web Design, Computer Updates & Repairs, Private Tutoring

Ifix.pdq 646-4326

-Complete Computer Systems as well as Repairs, Upgrades, & Accessories

Other ServicesCanada Post Corporation 739-2144

Royal Canadian Mounted Police 453-6707

Sask Energy 1-800-667-8635

SaskPower 1-888-757-6937

Sasktel 1-800 – 727-5835

18.

Economy & Business

Leisure & Recreation

Wawota’s economy is driven by three major industries – agriculture, oil and gas exploration and production, and tourism. Manufacturing and retail also contribute to the communities economic health.

Wawota has all the necessary goods and services for day to day living. Saskatchewan has a provincial sales tax (PST) and the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). They are added to the price at the time of purchase.

For more information on business opportunities in the area, please contact the Town of Wawota @ 739-2216. You can also visit www.wawota.com for more information.

Wawota offers you and your family many recreational amenities. We have a variety of sports, recreation, arts and cultural organizations that appeal to every age group.

The town is equipped with an indoor skating rink, curling rink, skateboard park, and numerous ball diamonds. We also have a splash park for the kids with playground equipment, tennis and basketball courts, and many green spaces to relax and play.

Our local museum provides a wonderful learning experience for anyone interested in local history and artwork. You can purchase locally made pottery at Just Kiln’ Time or take a class and make your own!

Golf Kenosee and White Bear offer two of the provinces best golf courses, and Kenosee Lake offers swimming, waterslides, horseback riding, walking and biking trails, and much more.

For more information on local hunting and fishing, please contact the Wawota Wildlife Federation.

19.

Getting Involved In Your CommunityThere are plenty of ways to become involved within the community. Wawota has numerous arts & cultural groups, sports and recreational groups, service clubs, and support groups that all rely on people like you to improve our quality of life. To find out more about how you can develop your interests and share your skills with the community groups in Wawota, please check out www.wawota.com or call the Town office @ 739-2216.

20.

Community InformationHousingWawota & District offers a variety of temporary accommodations:

Wawota Village Inn

Railway Avenue 739-2890 Business Map (6)

Wawota Hotel

Railway Avenue 739-2551 Business Map (22)

Antler Creek Bed & Breakfast

739-2786

Kenosee Inn www.kenoseeinn.com

Kenosee Lake 577-2099

Kenosee Mini-Mart & Motel

Kenosee Lake 577-2264

If you are interested in renting or buying a home, you can check our local paper (News-in-a-Minute), look online at www.mls.ca , or contact a local real estate agent:

Andrew Agencies

577-1213 Leanne Sorenson

Performance Realty www.merrillrenaud1.point2agent.com

453-4403 Merrill Renaud

Post Office

You will need a post office box to receive mail and set up your services. To get a mailbox, go to the Canada Post building on Railway Avenue (Business Map 23), and ask them to issue you a box number and key. You will need to pick up your mail from the post office as there is no home delivery in our community.

21.

C&M Homes

Wawota 739-2288

Galger Construction

Wawota 739-2919

Shaun Galger sgalger11@hotmail.com

Building A Home

22.

Health Services

Wawota as part of the Sun Country Health Region provides quality health services to residents of this community. Wawota currently does not have a hospital, but Doctor’s hold office hours several days a week at the Medical Clinic. Please check the News-in-a-minute or www.wawota.com for a weekly schedule.

Ambulance services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call 9-1-1.

Deer View Lodge is located on Wilfred Street. This beautiful facility has 27 long term beds, and 3 respite beds and offers numerous services and programs including: Mental health services, Dietician, Meals on Wheels, Daycare, and Lab and X-ray services. Call 739-2400 for more information.

Wawota Health Centre

Deer View Lodge

23.

Municipal ServicesThe Town of Wawota endeavours to develop an attractive, safe, prosperous, and sustainable community which is culturally and socially fulfilling for it’s residents.

To apply for water, sewer and garbage service, come to the Town Office on Railway Avenue and fill out an application. You will be billed every 3 months by the Town of Wawota for these services. Please call 739-2216 for more information.

Waste

The Town (via Regen’s Disposal) collects and disposes of waste on a weekly basis. Garbage rates are $30.00/quarter (August 2011).

The town also operates a landfill which is located southeast of town on Meridian Road.

Landfill Hours are:

April 1 - October 31 Sat 12:00pm-5:00pm

Wed 1:00pm-7:00pm

November 1 – March 31 Sat 1:00pm-5:00pm

Water

The Town of Wawota is very fortunate to have a high quality reverse osmosis water system to supply it’s residents.

Town water rates are as follows:

0 – 6000 gallons $82.50/quarter. (August,2011)

Over 6000 gallons $9.85 per 1000 gallons (over 6000 gallons)(August,2011)

Sewer

The Town pumps sewage to a lagoon system east of town. Sewage rates are $40.00/ quarter. (August,2011)

Infrastructure Maintenance & Development

The Town maintains and repairs the roads, sidewalks, water and sewer lines. The Town clears the streets of snow in the winter and leaves in the fall. The Town also adds new water and sewer services as required.

Levy: $20.00/quarter (August,2011)

24.

Bylaw Services

Town bylaws address issues regarding animal control, traffic and parking, public health and safety, as well as general nuisances and complaints. Bylaws and bylaw enforcement are currently under review. Please call the Town Office if you have any questions or concerns @ 739-2216.

Cemetery

The town owns and operates a cemetery east of town on Highway 48. Seasonal caretakers are hired for maintenance in the summer months. Please call the Town Office @ 739-2216 for more information on plots and costs.

Town Hall

The Town owns and maintains the Wawota Town Hall. This is a community hall which can be rented out for events, activities, workshops, or meetings. Contact the Town Office @ 739-2216 for booking information.

UtilitiesElectricity

You may apply for electrical service from SaskPower by calling 1-888-SKPOWER (1-888-757-6937)

There will be a charge for connecting service and a monthly charge thereafter.

Natural Gas

You may apply for natural gas service from SaskEnergy by calling 1-800-567-8899.

There will be a charge for connecting service and a monthly charge thereafter.

Telephone

You may apply for telephone service from SaskTel by calling 1-800-SASKTEL (1-800-727-5835)

There will be a charge for connecting service and a monthly charge thereafter.

25.

Education & Childcare

Wawota & Community Early Learning Center

Ph: 739-2528

Director: Chelsea Doane

Wawota Parkland School

K-12

Ph: 739-2323

Principal: Mr. Jos Risling

The Town of Wawota offers high quality English K-12 education through the Southeast Cornerstone School District public system. A modern facility with a excellent staff and supportive environment.

The Wawota & Community Early Learning Center offers a safe and nurturing environment for children 6 weeks to 12 yrs old. Government licensed facility with 30 spaces available. Open Monday to Friday 6am-6pm.

26.

Wawota United Church

Rev: Sally Bullas

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Father: Hector Saville

Free Methodist Church

Pastor: Kevan Sears

Churches

27.

LibraryThe Library is located in the Town Office building on Railway Avenue.

Library Hours:

Tuesday 12:30pm-5pm

Wednesday 12:30pm-5pm

Thursday 2pm-5pm

MediaTelevision: Service is available through:

1-888-554-7827 1-888-759-3474. 1-888-671-5465

Internet: Internet service is available through SaskTel. 1-800-SASKTEL (727-5835)

The library provides free internet service during normal library hours.

Radio: Many AM and FM stations are available in the area,

Newspapers: News-in-a-Minute is distributed free of charge every Friday.

Leader Post – Provincial, National, and some local coverage. Home delivery Monday – Saturday. Call 1-800-667-8751 for subscription information.

Carlyle Observer – Local coverage. Distributed free of charge every Friday @ Bigway Foods, Co-op C-Store, and Wawota Flowers ‘N Things.

Moosomin Spectator – Local coverage. Delivered to your mailbox every Monday. Call 306-435-2445 for subscription information.

Information & Media

28.