Community Profile - Town of Churchbridge

Churchbridge
Community Profile
“CHURCHBRIDGE--Home of the 125 COIN”
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Contents
Quick Facts: ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Message from the Mayor: ............................................................................................................................ 6
Community Information: .............................................................................................................................. 6
Introduction to the Community ................................................................................................................ 6
Facts About the Community: .................................................................................................................... 7
Distance to travel from Churchbridge to major centers:.......................................................................... 7
Map of the Community: ............................................................................................................................ 8
Statistical Inventory – Social, Economic and Geographical Data: ................................................................. 9
Social Data (Statistics Canada 2006/2009) ............................................................................................... 9
Local Institution Inventory .......................................................................................................................... 10
Business................................................................................................................................................... 10
Educational ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Political:................................................................................................................................................... 12
Taxes ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Physical Infrastructure & Land Asset Inventory.......................................................................................... 13
Roads & Highways................................................................................................................................... 13
Rail Systems ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Public Transit Services............................................................................................................................. 14
Airport ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Pedestrian (Walk / Bike) ......................................................................................................................... 15
Utilities & Community Facilities .................................................................................................................. 15
Water Systems ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Solid Waste Systems ............................................................................................................................... 16
Energy Systems ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Commercial & Industrial Buildings (Owned by Municipality) ................................................................. 17
Equipment Owned by Municipality ........................................................................................................ 18
Public Services & Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 18
Technological Infrastructure ................................................................................................................... 18
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Housing ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Housing Availability ................................................................................................................................. 19
Housing Values ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Visual Appearance of Housing ................................................................................................................ 20
Land Use & Resources................................................................................................................................. 20
Availability ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Land Assets ............................................................................................................................................. 21
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Quick Facts:
Welcome To Churchbridge
116 Vincent Ave. W.
Phone : 306-896-2240
Email: churchbridge@sasktel.net
Website: www.churchbridge.com
Population:
743
Established as a Town in 1964
We are Proud of our:
 125 Coin monument
 Historical Murals
 Veterans Memorial Wall
 Photo Archives Display
 Memorial Park
 Campground- 33 sites-29 electrified- showers- sewer dump site- covered picnic Area
 New Aquatic Centre
Our Community Offers:
 K-12 Public School (Music Program/ Sports/Clubs)
 Arena (Canteen with snacks and variety of food)
 Ball Diamonds (Washrooms and Playground)
 Community Hall (Full Kitchen/Stage/ Dance Area)
 Curling Rink (Canteen/ Lounge)
 Dance Studio (Ballet / Jazz/ Tap/Hip Hop )
 Daycare (Accommodations for 64 Children )
 Fire Department
 First Responders & Jaws of Life
 Fitness Center (Full range of exercise equipment & weights)
 Golf Course (Nine holes /Clubhouse/Rentals)
 Gun Club
 Library (Summer Reading Programs / Audio Books/E Books )
 Rest Area (Covered Picnic Area)
 Senior Center (Variety of Card Tournaments & Activities)
 Senior Manor (One & two bedroom apartments /Home care/Main Room Activities)
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Clubs and Organizations Available for Adults, Seniors & Children:
Artists Club
Arena Board
Canskate
Cemetery
Churchbridge In Bloom
Churchbridge Players Drama Club
Curling Club (Men, Ladies, Senior)
Golf Club (Men, Ladies, Senior)
Recreation Association
Karate
Lions & Lioness
Minor Sports Association
Old Timers Hockey
Senior Hockey Club
Seniors Evergreen Club
Services Provided:
 Accounting Firm
 Auto body
 Auto Repair Services
 Bottled Water
 Carpentry
 Canada Post
 Commissioner of Oath
 Construction & Contractors
 Credit Union - ATM
 Esthetician
 Farm & Lumber Supply
 Freedom Rider Bus
 Gas Stations/Convenience store
 Groceries
 Hairdressers/Salons
 Home Decor/Clothing
 Hotel
 Insurance & License Issuer
 Laundromat
 Lottery Outlet/Variety Store
 Liquor Vendor
 Local Paper
 Massage Therapists
 Notary Public
 Photographers
 Restaurant
 Sewing Services
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Message from the Mayor:
As mayor of the town of Churchbridge, I would like to welcome you, on
behalf of the council and administration, to our community.
Located on the Yellowhead Highway(#16), Churchbridge is a hub with potash
mining to the south on highway #80 and recreation to the north and eastDuck Mountain Regional Park north on #80; and Asessippi Ski Resort and
Lake of the Prairies east on #16.
We have our own skating rink, curling club, swimming pool, fitness centre,
dance studio, art club and nine- hole grass- green golf course. We are home
to an excellent K-12 public school and highly regarded daycare.
Our campground is rated as an excellent place to stop or stay at while you visit our warm and friendly
community. Make sure you check out our businesses and visit our Veteran’s Memorial Wall, Photo
Archives and many Heritage Murals displayed throughout the community.
We are proud to be home of the 125 Coin designed by local resident “Rita Swanson”.
Mayor of Churchbridge
Jim Gallant
Community Information:
Introduction to the Community
Population: 743(2011 Stats Can)
Location: Churchbridge is located at the intersection of the Yellowhead Highway #16 and #80
highway which leads to two potash mines. The town is currently experiencing growth due to
expansions at those two mines as well as at another mine located about 70 km away.
We have an active daycare, a K-12 school
and recreation facilities- arena(artificial
ice), curling club(artificial ice), aquatic
centre and 9-hole grass- greens golf course
that make it appealing to young families.
The trading area includes over 4000 people
from the RM’s of Churchbridge, Calder and
Langenburg; villages of Calder and
MacNutt; and the towns of Langenburg and
Bredenbury.
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Being located on the Yellowhead Highway #16, half way between Yorkton and the Manitoba
border and midpoint between Saskatoon and Winnipeg, allows access to much of Canada. We
also have access to recreation areas located at the Duck Mountain Regional Park (90 Km to
North) and Asessippi Winter Ski Resort (70km to the East).
The Town encourages construction and new business with tax incentives in the first and second
year of ownership. The community is growing and prides itself on its convenient location and
facilities available.
Facts About the Community:
Website: www.churchbridge.com
Incorporation: Hamlet 1887
Village 1903
Town 1964
Economic Background: Agricultural & Potash
Distance to travel from Churchbridge to major centers:
Melville
Yorkton
Regina
Edmonton
66 km
56 km
212 km
909 km
Calgary
Minot
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
966 km
341 km
396 km
385 km
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Map of the Community:
Landfill
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14
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10
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6
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3
16
B
17
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15
17
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17
Railway
Uncontrolled Crossing
11
Pedestrian Crosswalk
Town Well
Lagoon
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K-12 Public School
Churchbridge Daycare
Curling Club
Dance Studio
Skating Arena
Fitness Centre
Canada Post
Parkland Regional Library
Town Cemetery
Aquatic Centre
Campground
Golf Course
Recycling Depot
Churchbridge Seniors Manor
RM Shop & Office
16. Community Centre- Veteran’s Honour
Wall
17. Town Shop/Fire Hall/Water Treatment
Plant
A. Memory Park
B. Coin Monument/War Memorial
C. Rest Stop
i. St Mary’s Catholic Church
ii. Trinity Lutheran Church-LLC
iii. Christ Church- Anglican
iv. Gospel Outreach Centre
v. Church of God
vi. Concordia Lutheran Church- ELC
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Statistical Inventory – Social, Economic and Geographical Data:
Social Data (Statistics Canada 2006/2009)
Historical Population Growth:
1981
1986
1991
Churchbridge 972
1,035
919
Total SK
968,313 1009,613 988,928
1996
815
990,237
2001
796
978,933
2006
704
968,157
2011
743
1,033,381
Age Distribution 2011 & 2006:
Total Population
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Median Age of
Population
% of Population Aged
15+
2011
TOTAL MALE FEMALE
745
385
360
50
25
20
20
15
10
45
25
20
45
20
25
40
25
15
45
25
20
35
20
15
35
15
20
50
30
20
60
30
30
75
40
30
45
20
25
50
25
20
30
15
20
50
25
25
25
10
10
25
10
15
25
10
15
45.8
43.7
47.6
85.4
83.9
85.9
Total
705
20
30
50
50
40
25
25
30
50
75
45
50
35
55
35
35
35
20
46.9
2006
Male
345
10
15
25
25
15
15
10
20
25
45
20
25
15
30
15
20
15
10
46.4
Female
360
10
15
25
25
25
10
10
15
25
30
30
20
20
25
20
15
20
10
48.1
85.5
85.5
84.7
School Enrollment: There are 152 students, 14 teachers and 5 educational assistants as of
April 2013
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Local Institution Inventory
Business
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Business Development Groups & Information
About Starting a Business:
Churchbridge Town Office
116 Vincent Avenue Churchbridge, SK S0A 0M0
Phone: 306-896-2240
Churchbridge Economic Development Committee
Contact: Warren Kaeding
Box 256 Churchbridge S0A 0M0 Phone 306-896-2236
Churchbridge Economic Development Inc
Small Business Loans Association
Contact : Charlotte Sveinbjornson
Box 139 Churchbridge S0A 0M0 Phone 306-896-2228
Community Futures East Central
Manager: Elroy Trithardt
Box 727, 601 Edmonton Street Broadview, Saskatchewan S0G 0K0
Phone: (306) 696-2443 Fax: (306) 696-2508
Email: ecdc@sasktel.net Website: www.eastcentral.sk.ca
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Building Inspectors, Utility Inspector & Health Inspectors:
Building Inspector-Professional Building Inspectors Inc 306-569-1799
Plumbing inspector- Sunrise Health Region 306 786-0600
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Online Resources:
BizPal- Online business permit and license service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps
entrepreneurs start up faster.
www.bizpal.ca
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Business License Fees:
Business fees are set by bylaw 1-88 and 4-97 for those conducting home based business and
direct sales. The fees range from $50/year to $100/year for those with more than one
employee. Note there are some exceptions.
Year
Business Licenses Sold
2012
24
2011
35
2010
12
2009
18
2008
6
2007
30
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Total Building Permits for the Past 6 Years (Residential & Business): Value and Quantity
Year
# of Permits Issued
Total Value of Permits
2012
13
1,450,000
2011
21
5,375,000
2010
25
2,233,500
2009
7
630,700
2008
12
501,700
2007
4
55,000
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Employment Opportunities in the area:
Mosaic HR
EMW Industrial
Esterhazy
Yorkton
Phone 306 745-4475
Phone 306 782-4945
Sunrise Health Region
Yorkton
Phone 306 786-0100
Good Spirit School Division
Yorkton
Phone 306 786-5500
Educational
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Early Childhood/Daycare
Churchbridge Daycare Cooperative
206 Prothero Ave
Phone 306-896-2425
Director- Erica Brick
http://www.churchbridgedaycare.com
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Pre-school
Shooting Star
206 Prothero Ave
Phone 306-896-2201
Contact- Tricia Rathgeber
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Schools
Churchbridge Public School - Kindergarten to
Grade 12
242 Prothero Ave. W., Churchbridge, SK
Phone 306 896-2712
Principal- Alisa Leidl
http://cps.gssd.ca/
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School Division
Good Spirit School Division
Yorkton
http://gssd.ca/pages/index.htm
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Trade Schools, Apprenticeships, Community learning programs, & Web-based course
delivery
Parkland College with locations in Esterhazy (32 km), Melville (70km) and Yorkton
(56km)
www.parklandcollege.sk.ca
Political:
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Local Councils & Boards:
Mayor:
Jim Gallant
Alderman:
Nolan Becker, Matt Matcyk , Chris Elliot,
Jared Melnyk, Dorothy Sahulka-Johnson & Russ Thies
Administrator:
Carla Kaeding
Admin Assistant:
Shelley Choptuik
Maintenance:
Dale DePape
Cameron Barrie
Churchbridge Town Office Contact Information
Box 256 116 Vincent Ave.
Churchbridge, SK S0A 0M0
Phone: 306-896-2240 Fax: 306-896-2910
Email: churchbridge@sasktel.net
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Provincial Government:
MLA Bob Bjornerud Melville-Saltcoats
Phone: 306-744-2519
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Federal Government:
Member of Parliament Garry Breitkreuz
19 – 1st Avenue Yorkton, SK www.garrybreitkreuz.com
Phone: 306-782-3309 Fax: 306-786-7207
Taxes
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Property Tax (Education and Municipal)
Municipal
Uniform Mill rate- 5.5
Base Tax $700
School
Agriculture-.2.67
Residential- 5.03
Commercial- 8.28

Income tax
Saskatchewan Provincial 2013 Taxable Income
First
$42906
Over
$42906 up to $122589
Over
$122589
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2013 Tax Rates
11%
13%
15%
Utility Tax
Sask Energy charges a 5% tax on gas usage which is returned to town as Grants in Lieu
Physical Infrastructure & Land Asset Inventory
Roads & Highways
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Average Daily Traffic (2011 Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways & Infrastructure):
From Melville to Churchbridge: 220 Vehicles
From Yorkton to Churchbridge: 2140 Vehicles
From Esterhazy to Churchbridge: 900 Vehicles
From Manitoba Border to Churchbridge: 2250 Vehicles
From Kamsack to Churchbridge: 330 Vehicles
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Parking Availability:
Community parking is available across from community hall.
Parallel parking is allowed on all streets
Ample parking at the school and arena facilities
Larger vehicles park alongside the #16 in some empty lots.
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Condition of Roads, Bridges & Other Relevant Structures:
Major road improvements were done in the town in 1967 and 1984
Paving in small scale has been done occasionally
Paving in new development areas is planned in the next 5 years
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#16 is fully surfaced, #80 south has poor surface and #80 north is gravel with some surface
(there is a weight restriction on this highway)
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Maintenance & Improvement History:
Done on a “as needed” basis
Major work needs to be done on service roads- some concern as to who is responsible for it as
the service roads are adjacent to #16 Yellowhead highway
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Roadway Characteristics:
All roads are single lane except on portions of #16 highway which allows for turning lanes.
Rail Systems
Refer to map on page 6- Main CP freight line goes through town. It runs adjacent to #16
highway and crosses the #80 highway within town limits
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Number of Highway Rail Crossings:
3
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Type of Service:
Freight
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Track Mileage in the Community:
1.5 miles of single track
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Types of Crossing Protection:
Crossing lights on main crossing located on #80 highway
Other two crossings located at east and west entrance to town are not controlled
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Number of Rail/Highway Crashes:
3 deaths in last 50 years and one derailment
Public Transit Services
Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC)
Wojo’s Gas Bar & Confectionary
106 Stoney Road Churchbridge, SK S0A 0M0
Phone: 306-896-2444
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Area of Service:
Public Provincial Bus: Regional
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Ridership:
Varies on destination
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Frequency of Service:
Daily
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Service Hours:
Monday-Friday 6:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday
8:00am – 8:00pm
Airport

Location:
Small regional at Yorkton, International at Regina
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Type of Airport:
Public
Pedestrian (Walk / Bike)
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See map on page 6
Pedestrian crosswalk located on #16
Warning lights triggered by pedestrian
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Total Miles of Sidewalks & Area of Community With or Without Sidewalks:
Sidewalks only on portion of north side of main street
Sidewalks on portions of north side of Prothero Avenue in front of daycare and school
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General Condition of Sidewalks:
Sidewalks are in need of repair- In Budget
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Opportunity to Develop Pedestrian Pathways:
N/A
Utilities & Community Facilities
Water Systems
Waterworks: Permit to Operate Waterworks at Lot 2-8 Blk 21 Plan 60Y07764- expires
July 2014 -Water treatment plant was renovated in 2008 (see map on page 6)
Water quality exceeds environmental guidelines
System currently operating at 1/3 capacity-able to handle 2500 residents.
Wastewater: Permit to Operate Sewage Works SE18-22-32 and SW17-22-32- expires April 2017
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All residents are connected to sewer system. Two cell Lagoon system located at
SE18-22-32(see map on page 6) which flows into Deerhorn Creek at NW8-22-32
Capacity is 2000 residents.
Storm water system: There is no underground storm sewer system.
Well:
275 ft Well located at SE 32-21-32 (see map on page 6-located outside the
town) which is filled by Hadfield Aquifer Water Source. Back up well in place in
2013.
Solid Waste Systems
Churchbridge & Area Landfill Site:
Currently operate landfill at SE29-22-32 (see map on page 6-1 mile north of Town)
Permit to operate a Waste Disposal Ground- expires Feb 2015.
This is used by the residents of RM of Langenburg, Saltcoats & Churchbridge and the Towns of
Churchbridge,and Langenburg
At the current usage rate the 40 acres is estimated to last for 30 years. A reserve for the
decommissioning is being implemented.
Landfill hours are:
Fees
Summer
Tues & Sat 1-4:30, Thurs 4:30-8
Winter
Tues, Thurs & Sat 1- 4:30
$10 coupon /half ton
$2 sticker/ bag
Paper Recycling Depot:
Recycling Depot is located beside the firehall/town shop
It takes paper, cardboard, plastic and glass jugs and is open Mon- Fri 7am-4pm
Energy Systems
 Clean & Green Energy in the Churchbridge Community (Electric & Natural Gas)
Sask Energy
www.saskenergy.com
Sask Power
www.saskpower.com
Sask Water
www.saskwater.com
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Commercial & Industrial Buildings
(Owned by Municipality)
Facility
Community Hall
Swimming Pool
Town Shop
Recycling Depot
Well
Backup Well
Campground
Tourist Booth
Firehall
Rest Area
Arena
Water Treatment Plant
Library
Landfill
Town Sign
Lift Station#1-3
Lagoon
Sports ground
Memory Garden
Year
1978
2012
1975
2012
1991
2013
1989
1985
2013
2000
1967
1962- upgrade
2008
1989
1973
2005
1962- upgrade
2009
Upgrade 20082009
1978
2006
Facilities owned by Others
Curling Club
Churchbridge Seniors Manor
Antler Acres Golf Course
Churchbridge Fitness Centre
Churchbridge Gun Club
Churchbridge Public School
upgraded in 1981, 2003
Leaps & Bounds Dance Studio
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1984
1975
1990
2000
1970
1967
1963
Commercial Property Available for sale listed on Town website at www.churchbridge.com
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Equipment Owned by Municipality
EQUIPMENT
Backhoe
Fire Truck
Rescue Unit
Grader
Garbage Truck/Compactor
Mower
Mower-2
Truck
Crawler Dozer
Truck Ford
2003
1981
1995
2004
2012
2002
2013
1997
2008
2003
2000
Make
Case Loader / 580M Loader
IHC / VIN
Ford
Volvo
Freightliner
Kubota
JD
IHC / 10 ton
John Deere / 700 J
Ford ½ ton
Chev
Public Services & Facilities
Churchbridge Arena
133 Prothero Avenue W
Phone: 306-896-2330
Churchbridge Community Hall
116 Vincent Ave W
Phone: 306-896-2258
Churchbridge Library
114 Rankin Road
Phone: 306-896-2322
Churchbridge Aquatic Centre
140 Prothero Acve W
Phone: 306-896-2491
Churchbridge Town Cemetery
Vincent Ave East
Technological Infrastructure
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Bandwidth:
High Speed Internet
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Connectivity, Proximity to Service Towers:
Towers located: Access – South entrance of Town Sasktel Mobility- North of Town

Radio:
Fox FM, GX94 AM
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Cable & Phone Companies:
Access
www.myaccess.ca
Sask Mobility
www.sasktel.com
Sasktel
www.sasktel.com
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Your-Link
Rogers

www.yourlink.ca
www.rogers.com
Satellite Services:
Shaw, Bell, Access
Housing
Housing Availability
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Average Household Size:
2.1 (2011 Stats can)
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Average Family Size:
2.7 (2011 Stats can)
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Retrofitted Buildings & Non-Traditional Building Uses:
A garage has been retrofitted to be accounting office
Have two hair shops in residences
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Vacancies, Housing Occupation & Capacities:
Have minimal vacancies – rental properties are in short supply due to mine expansion
Many using the campground in summer months as residences

Current Needs/Housing Deficiencies:
Summer 2013 will begin a 55+ rental property- many 55+ will look to sell their homes in
exchange for the reasonable priced rental arrangement
Could use apartments for the tradespeople the mine is currently recruiting for their expansion
and hires to replace retirement numbers.
Housing Values
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Average Price of Owner Occupied Housing:
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Market Rates for Housing:
Housing Sales for Churchbridge per MLS listing
Year
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
# of Sales
8
23
13
13
13
Total
231,000
1,063,900
650,300
1,238,500
1,530,650
Average
28,875
46,256
50,023
95,269
117,742
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Mortgage Interest Rates:
Contact Churchbridge Credit Union at 306-896-2797 for current rates
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Home-Owner Insurance:
Contact Farrell Agencies at 306-896-2269 for current rates.
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Infrastructure Condition:
Most developed lots are serviced with water & sewer to property line.
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Land Values:
Current Lot Prices- range from $100- 300/ front foot
Visual Appearance of Housing
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Landscapes:
Most residences are well maintained and
have trees and greenery
Have a few green spaces (3 parks) located
within the town
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Scenic Vistas:
Memorial Garden
The Town has tried to clean up any unsightly areas
to ensure the community is enticing to the eye.
Land Use & Resources
Availability
There is a large parcel of land located on the east side of Town that could be developed as
residential lots.
There is some commercial property on the south side of town that could be developed.
Check out the Town website for residential property for sale at www.churchbridge.com
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Zoning Bylaws:
The Town has a Zoning Bylaw 2012-008 For information on this contact the Town Office at
306-896-2240 or churchbridge@sasktel.net
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Real Estate Values:
Land surrounding the Town is selling for an average price of $85,000 a quarter.
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Trends in the Region:
Real Estate is busy in our area.
Rural farm sales are being monitored by the people from around the world and sales are
happening-- Land does not stay on the market long.
Urban residential sales are not on the market long due to the demand for new labour force at
the local mines.
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Information About Incentives:
Tax Incentives Policy (upon approval of Council)
65% reduction in first year of construction
35% reduction in second year of construction
Land Assets
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Agricultural Land Use, Land Value & Characteristics:
Cropland, Pasture & Grasslands
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Air Quality & Energy Resources:
Excellent Country Air
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Lakes, Ponds, Streams, Wetlands, Shore Lands, Floodplains & Water Resources:
Not in immediate areas but available within
50 km- Assiniboine Valley (east) and
Qu’Appelle Valley (south).
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Parks/Recreation Areas:
Have three parks in town and a thirty- spot
campground and sports ground.
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Wildlife:
You will find deer, moose, coyotes and many
geese in the area.
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