Resort Village of B-Say-Tah

08/24/2026

Got bats? If your home is giving more bat cave vibes than you’d like, September is the best time to act.

Bats are an important part of the ecosystem. They help control insects and they can be beneficial neighbours (just ask Batman). If they’re not entering human-occupied areas of buildings, you may want to let them be. But if interior access points can’t be sealed and bats are getting into your living spaces, there are options to get them to move out.

Humane eviction methods, like one-way exits, allow bats to leave safely while preventing them from returning and protecting both your home and local wildlife.

If you are evicting bats, ensure it is done safely:
✔ Act early – September 1 to 30
✔ A free permit is required
✔ Never trap bats inside
✔ We recommend working with a licensed nuisance wildlife control operator

See https://bit.ly/41tFvkB or contact the general inquiry line to learn more or to obtain a permit.

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

Great opportunity to learn more about the quality of our lakes, recent research that has been on going as well as how we can do our part to protect them. Keynote speaker Dr. Peter Leavitt of the University of Regina with no doubt will provide a very informative and engaging presentation.

The Qu’Appelle Valley Environmental Association will be holding a public forum on September 12th, and I was wondering if you could please advertise the event on the town website.

Public Forum: Protecting Prairie Water, Habitat and Health
Keynote: Dr. Peter Leavitt, University of Regina
Saturday, September 12, 2026
10 AM – 4 PM
Saint Andrews United Church (Bay and 4th), Fort Qu’Appelle
Doors open and coffee available @ 9:00 AM. Lunch will be provided.
Everyone is welcome. The forum is free to attend, but donations will gladly be accepted.

08/15/2026

Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Monthly Reports for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

08/11/2026

When it comes to elm pruning, procrastinate. The elm tree pruning ban is in effect until August 31.

Elm bark beetles are most active from April 1 to August 31. Regular pruning can resume in September. If your elm needs attention during the pruning ban, you can remove broken, hazardous branches or even the entire tree, but you must dispose of the wood right away in the designated location for your area. Contact your municipal authority to find out about proper elm wood disposal.

Learn more about Dutch elm disease at: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/forestry/forest-health/dutch-elm-disease

08/08/2026

Do you have a life jacket collecting dust in your garage, cabin, or boat?

The ARSU One Team is hosting a Life Jacket Donation Drive to help make water safety more accessible in our community.

We’re looking for new or gently used life jackets in all sizes from infant to adult. Donated life jackets will help stock our life jacket loaner stations so more families can enjoy the water safely.

Before donating, please make sure your life jacket:
✔ Is in good condition
✔ Has working buckles and straps
✔ Has no rips, tears, or missing flotation material

Every donated life jacket helps make our lakes a little safer.

📍 Drop-off Location: Esso (403 Boundary Ave S, Fort Qu Appelle)

📍Visitor Centre Echo Valley Provincial Park

📍Main Gate Echo Valley Provincial Park

Thank you for helping us promote safe and enjoyable days on the water!

08/04/2026

Slow down, summer! We’re not done yet! There are still plenty of fun summer activities happening this month—join us and make the most of the season! ☀️🌻🎉