Special Projects

Upcoming Municipal Projects

The following is meant for informational purposes, timelines and project completion are subject to change and are at the discretion of Council.

  • Water Level Study/Weir Design
  • Dixon Lake
  • Started Fall 2021
  • Phase 1 (concept design) funded by the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP) - COMPLETE
  • Phase 2 (detail design) - IN PROGRESS
  • Contractor:  MPE Engineering 
  • Concept design of a water control structure (weir) on Dixon Lake (south outlet) has been accepted by WSA
  • Water control structure designed to maintain water level, not raise the lake water level - to ultimately improve the fish habitat (reduce winterkill) such that the lake is eligible for fish stocking by the Ministry.
  • 1:500 Flood elevation has been assessed
  • Funding of construction works - TBA
  • Completion - TBA



Completed Municipal Projects

  • Landfill Decommissioning
  • NE 36-43-24-W2
  • Completed Fall 2022
  • Funded by the Government of Canada and Province of Saskatchewan Investing in Canada's Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream 
  • Project Budget: $225,000
  • Photo #1
  • Photo #2


  • Bridge to Culvert Replacement
  • Railway Ave, Yellow Creek
  • Completed Summer 2022
  • Removal of old timber bridge and replacement with an 11ft (3000mm) diameter steel culvert


  • Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
  • Yellow Creek
  • Completed 2021
  • Project Budget: $8,790.00 under the Federal Gas Tax Fund



  • Low Level Crossing
  • South of Hwy 320
  • W of 11-44-24-2
  • Completed Summer 2021
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  • Crystal Ridge Kayak/Canoe Dock
  • Crystal Ridge Subdivision
  • Dixon Lake
  • Completed June 2021
  • Recycled lumber from the landfill put together into a kayak/canoe dock
  • Accessed on public walkway, Block 2
  • Photo #1


  • Fire Truck Purchase
  • Yellow Creek Fire Department
  • Purchased 2021
  • Project Budget: $34,000 under the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP)
  • Total project cost: $10,500
  • RM purchased a 1994 Fore E-350 Ambulance for the Fire Department which will be used to transport supplies, firefighters and first responders to a scene, and can be used to provide treatment, warmth or shelter to victims awaiting EMT/STARS.


  • Mountain Road Upgrade
  • E of NE/SE 5-44-23-W2
  • Completed October 2020
  • This upgrade facilitated the straightening of the road and new access from Highway 41 to Struthers Lake!


  • Boyd Curve
  • NE 22-45-22-W2
  • Completed September 2020
  • This speed curve facilitates a continuous heavy haul (Clearing The Path) route, Grid #778 from Crystal Springs to Kinistino
  • The RM conducted the construction of this engineered speed curve
  • Total project cost:  $70,000 + Construction


  • New RM Shop & Office
  • Crystal Springs
  • Opened May 2020
  • General Contractor:  Timber Valley Construction Ltd.
  • Original Contract - $819,577
  • Click here to watch a timelaspse video of the construction of the building, created by Jessie Sjogren!


  • Struthers Lake / Carrot River Culvert
  • Regional Park Access Road
  • Completed March 2019
  • The RM constructed the removal/replacement of this 11ft (3300mm) diameter culvert
  • Total project cost:  $109,368
  • Photo #1