November 27, 2023:

2024 MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROVED; Supporting current and future needs while softening impact of inflation

October 27, 2023:

GOVERNMENT FUNDING POSITIONS CITY OF WARMAN FOR FUTURE GROWTH UPON COMPLETION OF $21-MILLION WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT

March 22, 2023:

NEW CITY PARTNERSHIP INCREASES WASTE DISPOSAL OPPORTUNITIES AT NO COST

November 28, 2022:

2023 MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROVED; MINIMAL TAX INCREASE AMID HIGH INFLATION

August 25, 2022:

CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERING FUTURE OF LEGENDS CENTRE ARENA EXPANSION PROJECT AFTER PROVINCE DENIES ICIP FUNDING FOR FINAL TIME

June 6, 2022:

FORMER MAYOR SPENCE EARNS FCM’S ANN MACLEAN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE BY A WOMAN IN MUNICIPAL POLITICS

April 25, 2022:

CITY RECEIVES FUNDING FOR R.J. GIDLUCK OUTDOOR ARENA RENEWAL PROJECT

March 1, 2022:

WARMAN CELEBRATING 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY AS A CITY

December 13, 2021:

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES 2022 BUDGET, 3.1 PERCENT PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

November 8, 2021: 

CITY OF WARMAN TO RECEIVE IMPROVED AMBULANCE SERVICES WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF REGIONAL BASE IN MARTENSVILLE

City of Warman updated regulations as part of the Saskatchewan Re-Opening Roadmap, Step 1:

For release May 31, 2021

Outdoor Special Events: Step 1 has allowed an increase to the outdoor public gathering size limits from 10 to 150 people in spaces such as parks. To request use of outdoor civic space for an event, please contact the Recreation and Community Services Dept at 306-933-2210 or email csr@warman.ca Organizers are required to complete a Special Event Request Form prior to confirmation of your booking.

Outdoor Sport Fields: Adult and youth league play is now permitted and can resume at the outdoor sports fields; however, tournaments are not permitted at this time. Participants and spectators are reminded of the following guidelines:  

• Each playing surface or game area must follow the outdoor gathering limit of 150 people. 
• Masks are not required outdoors, however, they may still be worn if participants and spectators are more comfortable with an additional layer of protection. 
• Spectators not from the same household should maintain 2 metres of physical distance. 
• Players should avoid physical contact such as shaking hands or high fives. 
• Individual and protective equipment should not be shared. Bats, helmets and other shared equipment should be cleaned and disinfected after each use. 
• Leagues and sports organizations may have additional protocols in place for play. 

Visit www.warman.ca/177/Facility-Rentals-Schedules for information on booking a field.  

For detailed information about the most up to date guidelines, please visit saskatchewan.ca

Contact:

Paul McGonigal
Manager of Recreation and Community Services
306.933.2641
paulm@warman.ca

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City of Warman updated statement on COVID-19 pandemic: OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

For release November 26th, 2020

Due to the recent updates made by the Government of Saskatchewan on Wednesday, November 25^th, the following changes have been made to operations at The Legends Centre and the Diamond Rodeo Arena.

1. The City of Warman has suspended all adult sports teams including but not limited to volleyball, pickleball, and hockey. All drop-in sports/rush gymnasium bookings, public skating and public shinny are also cancelled until further notice.
2. Athletes and dancers aged 18 and under may continue to do conditioning and skill training in groups of eight or less. Warman Recreation is working with all user groups to provide space for programming within the context of the SHA mandated guidelines.
3. Fitness activities and group fitness classes in groups of eight or less will continue, but all instructors and participants MUST wear a mask at all times and must maintain at least three metres of physical distancing between participants.

These additional health measures come into effect at 12:01 a.m., Friday, November 27 and, along with current health measures, remain in effect until December 17, 2020. At that time they will be reviewed by the provincial Chief Medical Health Officer.

For detailed information about the most up to date guidelines, please visit saskatchewan.ca

Contact:

Coralie Bueckert
Acting Manager of Recreation and Community Services
306.933.2129
coralieb@warman.ca

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City of Warman updated statement on COVID-19 pandemic: OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

For release November 18th, 2020 

The City of Warman is working closely with stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure residents are kept up-to-date with accurate and relevant information. The health, safety and well-being of the public and our employees is our top priority.

Please be aware that as of November 18th, 2020 City of Warman recreational facilities and programming remain functional with adapted COVID-19 regulations. Current regulations are listed here: saskatchewan.ca

Mayor Gary Philipchuk notes, “The City of Warman has been monitoring COVID-19 in our community since the beginning of this pandemic. We have not been made aware of any outbreaks associated with recreational programming in the city. That said, we must remain diligent with the prevention of spreading the virus, which is why our recreation facilities and programming have in place guidelines to protect those participating in leisure activities, as well as the staff and facilitators of various programs.”

Recreation staff have put into practice regular education for the public who utilize the facilities. Acting Manager of Recreation and Community Services Coralie Bueckert says, “Physical and mental health are essential, and we are committed to doing whatever we can to keep people safe and keep our facilities open.”

Mayor Philipchuk points out this is an ever-changing situation and is being constantly assessed by city council and administration. “I would like residents to know that we regularly communicate with Saskatchewan Health about current and emerging situations. This includes any changes to guidelines, as well as infection numbers impacting the City of Warman.”

The City of Warman operates within the public health orders mandated by the Chief Medical Health Officer of Saskatchewan.

For detailed information about the most up to date guidelines, please visit saskatchewan.ca.

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City of Warman updated statement on COVID-19 pandemic: MANDATORY MASKS IN ALL INDOOR PUBLIC SPACES

For release November 13th, 2020

As declared by the Chief Medical Health Officer of Saskatchewan, effective Monday, November 16th a public health order is in effect for 28 days outlining mandatory mask usage by individuals in indoor public spaces within the City of Warman.

This public health order includes all communities in Saskatchewan with a population of 5,000 or more, as well as neighbouring communities around Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert.

The expanded public health order includes an alcohol service curfew for licensed establishments ("All Saskatchewan restaurants and licensed establishments (bars, taverns, nightclubs) will be required to stop serving alcohol by 10 pm and consumption must end by 11 pm. There are no exceptions for private events or outdoor serving spaces."), changes to fitness facility operations (these facilities may continue to operate, but group activities will be limited to a maximum of eight participants who must stay three meters apart for the duration of the session), and a recommendation that school divisions move to level three in their back to school plans for high schools with 600 students or more.

For the most up-to-date guidelines and public health orders, visit saskatchewan.ca.

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Official City of Warman 2020 Municipal Election Results

For release November 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

The City of Warman’s Returning Officer has released the official results of the 2020 Municipal Election.

The Office of the Mayor was acclaimed by candidate Gary Philipchuk. The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Board Trustee for Subdivision 1 was also acclaimed by incumbent Wayne Stus.

Voters in the City of Warman’s 2020 Municipal Elections cast ballots for six city councillor positions, for which 12 candidates ran, and one Prairie Spirit School Division Board Trustee for Subdivision 10, for which two candidates vied.

“I am officially announcing that Kevin Tooley, Richard Beck and Trevor Peterson have been re-elected to Warman City Council, along with newly elected city councillors Marshall Seed, Doug Ramage and Tracy Johnson,” says Dawn Johnson, Returning Officer. 

The Prairie Spirit School Division Board Trustee for Subdivision 10 is Adin Dereniwski.

The official results of the City of Warman’s 2020 Municipal Election can be viewed at: https://www.warman.ca/645/Results-and-History

971 voters cast their ballot in this year’s election, compared to 2,401 in the previous 2016 election. New this year was the introduction of a mail-in ballot for eligible voters. “We brought the mail-in ballot option, and found that people appreciated this as a non-contact method of voting during the COVID-19 pandemic,” explains Johnson. “In total we received 126 mail-in ballot applications.”

The new Warman City Council, along with Mayor Elect Gary Philipchuk, will be officially sworn into office on Monday, November 16^th at 6:30 p.m. at the Brian King Centre.

Contact:

Dawn Johnson
City of Warman Returning Officer
306.385.2331
dawnj@warman.ca

Ron Walters
Prairie Spirit School Division Returning Officer
306.683.2925
elections@spiritsd.ca 

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City of Warman 2020 Municipal Election Results (Unofficial)

For release November 9th, 2020

Unofficial results for the City of Warman's 2020 Municipal Election are as follows:

MAYOR: Candidate Gary Philipchuk has been acclaimed as Mayor for the City of Warman.

CITY COUNCIL: Total votes for (including mail-in ballots, advanced polls, special polls, and Election Day each candidate, listed in order of most votes received, are as follows:

TOOLEY, Kevin - 628
BECK, Richard - 563
PETERSON, Trevor - 540
SEED, Marshall - 520
RAMAGE, Doug - 504
JOHNSON, Tracey - 480
BUECHLER, Tracey - 474
GABRYSH, Ivan - 420
MURRAY, Glenn - 295
TOFFAN, Jarret - 219
GAREAU, Glenn - 148
MALO, Michel - 137

PRAIRIE SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISION (Subdivision 10): Unofficial results will be released Tuesday, November 10th.

GREATER SASKATOON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (Subdivision 1): Candidate Wayne Stus has been acclaimed as GSCS Board Trustee for Subdivision1.

Official results will be formally declared and posted to the city's website (warman.ca) by the Returning Officer on November 13th, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. from the City Clerk's Office at Warman City Hall (107 Central Street West).

Contact:
City of Warman Returning Officer
306.385.2331
dawnj@warman.ca

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City of Warman updated statement on COVID-19 pandemic: RE-OPENING OF INDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES

For release July 6th, 2020

As part of its Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, the provincial government has announced that as of July 6th indoor recreational facilities can open for operation. The Warman Recreation and Community Services department has been establishing re-opening plans using a phased-in approach based on demand for each of the different indoor facilities. 

The Legends Centre, which is a major facility that hosts several user groups, will commence bookings for group activities looking for space. The arena is scheduled to open on August 4th based on demand for the service. Bookings for the multi-purpose rooms begin July 6th and will operate within the provincial limited capacity guidelines and with physical distancing in effect. The board rooms will remain closed for the present time to ensure physical distancing is achieved in the administration area of the facility (reviewed on a regular basis).

The Brian King Centre opens for rentals on July 6th.

The Diamond Rodeo Arena will remain closed until September 18th. 

"We know how important these facilities are to our residents,” says Mayor Sheryl Spence. “We have been planning for the opening for some time now, and have had the facilities cleaned and ready to open once the provincial government provided a date. We now have that date and can start scheduling the utilization of the Legends Centre as quickly as possible.”

With the opening of the indoor sporting facilities, there are several guidelines that must be adhered to, which includes physical distancing of two-metres and no groups larger than 30 people. There are also guidelines established for league play and regulations around different sports where distancing may not be able to be achieved. 

“Lots has changed and lots will change as we open up the indoor facilities,” says Program Manager Coralie Bueckert. “However, we look forward to opening our recreational facilities to the public in a phased approach, making sure we protect the safety of our users, spectators, and staff.”

For detailed information about the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, visit saskatchewan.ca.

For information about bookings, please call the Legends Centre at 306.933.2210.

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City of Warman updated statement on COVID-19 pandemic: RE-OPENING OF OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES

For release June 10th, 2020

As of July 12^th, the following parks and recreation areas are open as per the Saskatchewan public health order of physical distancing and a maximum of 30 participants at a time:

• Tennis courts at Lions Park
• Gazebos in Prairie Oasis Park and Lions Park
• Prairie Oasis campground – modified operations and facilities
• BMX Raceway Prairie Oasis Skate Park
• Prairie Oasis outdoor skating area
• Disc Golf
• Horseshoe pits in Lions Park
• Playgrounds – Lions Park, Diamond Hill, Prairie Oasis (including the new accessible playground), RJ Gidluck, Centennial, MR13, Jack Bergloff, Rick Unger and Neil Wagner

Prairie Spirit School Division playgrounds are open as well, with signage posted about the use of the equipment.

While you are enjoying the use of these facilities please abide by posted signage.

Specific details about the Government of Saskatchewan’s re-opening guidelines can be found at saskatchewan.ca.

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City of Warman updated statement on COVID-19 pandemic: CITY HALL REOPENS TO PUBLIC

For release June 5th, 2020

For the safety of our employees and residents, Warman City Hall was closed to the public on March 20. We continued operating with adapted work plans throughout the past 11 weeks by providing the administrative services and collections through online payments, email, and telephone communications. We were very pleased with the cooperation of residents in embracing this new way of doing business, and we encourage the public to continue to use these services now and into the future. However, to provide enhanced services to the residents during this time and to coincide with the Government of Saskatchewan’s Phase 3 of the re-opening plan, City Hall will be open to the public again starting June 8 (hours of operation 8:30 am to 4:30 pm).

If you visit City Hall you will see some notable changes. A glass protection has been constructed along the front counter to protect the staff and public, as well as a sanitation hand wash station added for residents to use entering and leaving the facility. Additional processes have also been put in place to ensure we are doing our part to slow the spread of COVID-19:

• One client at a time in the lobby

• Six-feet physical distancing at all times

• Use a debit card for payments if possible

• In-person meetings are discouraged – please use the telephone or email as alternatives

• Be prepared to answer screening question

We are pleased to be able to provide these enhanced services to the public but encourage residents to please stay home if you are not feeling well or have been in contact with anyone who is showing symptoms of COVID-19.

In order to limit the visits to City Hall, please feel free to continue to use the services we have to offer such as online payments and inquiries, the use of the drop box, or telephone communication.

Stay safe and stay healthy!

For more information contact Warman City Hall at 306.933.2133.

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Warman City Council approves reduced tax increase and extends property tax deadline

For release May 27th, 2020

In December of 2019, Warman City Council approved an operating and capital budget that included a 2.9% property tax increase.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic Warman City Council acknowledges and has concerns regarding the financial constraints that City of Warman residents might be facing. During the May 25 Regular Meeting of Council, Warman City Council passed an amendment to the 2020 budget that reduced that tax increase from 2.9% to 1.5%. This budget amendment also included reductions to the fire, aquatic and regional RCMP reserve transfers to balance the decrease in revenue.

During the same meeting, Warman City Council passed a resolution to approve the 2020 Mill Rate Bylaw which reflects the 1.5% mill rate increase.

Council also passed a resolution to accept city administration’s recommendation to extend the property tax deadline from August 31 to October 31 on the 2020 tax levy. This means that interest will not be charged on the current tax levy until November 1, 2020.

For more information contact Warman City Hall at 306.933.2133.

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City of Warman updated statement on COVID-19 pandemic: SPRING CITY CLEANUP CANCELLED

For release April 13, 2020

The health and safety of our employees and residents is a primary concern for Warman City Council and the administration team. As part of the community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Warman has cancelled the Spring 2020 City Cleanup that was to take place from May 4th until May 15th. This event will not be rescheduled, but we hope to continue with the 2020 Fall City Cleanup planned for September 21st to October 2nd.

We request that you do not place items in the alleys. Properties not abiding by this request will be subject to Bylaw Enforcement.

Curbside waste and recycling services provided by Loraas continues to operate as scheduled. Subscription service to the curbside organics program begins May 1st — please visit warman.ca or call 306.933.2133 for more information.

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City of Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence Video Address

For release April 8, 2020