PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PRIVATE WELL USERS – See Letter below from Evan McLeod of the Water Security Agency
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is aware of a sewage spill that has occurred in the southwest corner of the Village of Shell Lake (Village) in July of 2026. It is the view of WSA that this spill has the potential to negatively impact groundwater quality for users South of 1st Avenue and East of Main Street. As a result, WSA is recommending the Village advise residents in that area to take the following actions if they are using groundwater for domestic or potable purposes:
Disinfect, flush and test your well according to Appendix C of the Saskatchewan Guide to Private Well and Water Management (attached).
Ensure water test results meet Saskatchewan’s Drinking Water Quality Standards and Objectives prior to using well water for potable purposes.
Be vigilant about sudden changes in household water quality and forward any concerns to the Village office. The Saskatchewan Health Authority supports the testing of private wells through the provincial Roy Romanow laboratory. For more information, please visit their website at Water Testing for the Public | SaskHealthAuthority or contact the local Public Health Inspection team by phoning 306.765.6600.
**For your information: Water testing kits can be picked up from the Village office. However, it is your responsibility to submit your own testing kits to the laboratory. The Shell Lake Market does have samples picked up from their location. Please contact them to see when the next pick up date is.
***It is homeowners responsibility to regularly check and service any septic components to prevent a hazardous sewage back-up.
**Please note Tuesday July 21, garbage will be picked up in the afternoon. Effective July 22, 2026, all garbage must be placed in a bag and in a garbage container with a lid. Please ensure you have this in place for the next garbage pick up.
EFFECTIVE JULY 23, 2026 THE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THE FOLLOWING HOURS:
MONDAY – 8AM-10AM
TUESDAY – 8AM-3PM
WEDNESDAY – 8AM-3PM
THURSDAY – 8AM-3PM
FRIDAY – 8AM-10AM
Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 @ 6:00pm-PLEASE NOTE: Council Meetings will begin at 6pm going forward (To address Council please contact the Village Office by Thursday prior to the Council Meeting to be added to the agenda)
We have a new email address. Please forward all correspondence to cao@villageofshelllake.ca
Updates from the Village Council
**Just a friendly reminder that all dogs are to be on leash/and or restrained on their owner’s property. As the snow melts the evidence is visible that not all dogs are staying home. Please cleanup after your pets. The Village office has received concerns in regards to pets running loose and leaving unwanted “presents”. Thank you for your help in addressing this issue.
**Please ensure that your garbage is contained in a proper receptacle for Tuesday garbage day. The ravens are helping themselves to the garbage bags left out in advance of collection day, which is creating quite a mess. .After Hours Emergency: Please contact Greg Ardagh @306-883-8051
REMINDERS
**ALL DOG and CAT licenses are $10.00/pet/year. This assists in identifying your pet, if your pet takes a walk without you and forgets where home is. We are in the process of reviewing and updating our records on current pet licenses issued **BUSINESS LICENCES- All require renewal – $100. each/year ** GARBAGE PICKUP – Limit is 3 bags and not more than 30 lbs./BAG. OVERWEIGHT BAGS WILL NOT BE PICKED UP. Jim appreciates you taking the time to clear a path to your garbage receptacle and says THANKS!
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