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Resort Village of the District of Katepwa
The District of Katepwa is a thriving resort village in the beautiful Qu'Appelle Valley approximately 95 km North-East of Regina, SK. Throughout the District, there are a number of amenities including golf courses, trail networks, parks, and beaches.
🎃 Happy Halloween from the District of Katepwa! 👻![]()
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Wishing everyone a fang-tastic and spook-tacular Halloween! 🍬🚸![]()
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🌚Halloween Giggles🌚![]()
👻 Why do ghosts love elevators? ![]()
It lifts their spirits!![]()
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🎃 Why did the ghost go to the party?![]()
Because he heard it was going to be boo-tiful! 👻![]()
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Have a safe and frightfully good time, Katepwa! 💀🕯️
📢 Reminder – Share Your Voice, Katepwa!![]()
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There’s still time to complete the District of Katepwa Quality of Life Survey 📝![]()
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We’re working with Matthewson & Co. to better understand community needs, priorities, and experiences. Your feedback will help guide future projects and decisions that shape our community.![]()
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💡 How to participate:![]()
➡️ Scan the QR code in the image![]()
➡️ Click the survey link: survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50445480/Quality-of-Life-Survey-for-District-of-Katepwa-2025![]()
➡️ Pick up a paper copy at the District Office![]()
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📅 Deadline: November 7, 2025![]()
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Every response helps us plan for a stronger, more connected Katepwa! 💜![]()
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Questions?![]()
📧 anna@smallplacesrock.com
📣 Property Tax Deadline – October 31, 2025![]()
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A friendly reminder that 2025 property taxes are due by October 31.![]()
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💻 Online banking (search: “Katepwa, District of, Tax”)![]()
🏦 In person at the District Office (regular business hours)![]()
🏢 Drop box at the District Office (anytime)![]()
📬 Mail to Box 250, Lebret, SK S0G 2Y0 (use caution due to postal disruptions)![]()
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Avoid late penalties by ensuring your payment is received on or before October 31.![]()
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Questions? 306-332-6645 | office@katepwabeach.ca![]()
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#Katepwa #TaxDeadline #communityreminder
📣 Have you shared your thoughts yet?![]()
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📝The District of Katepwa Quality of Life Survey is still open!![]()
We’re working with Matthewson & Co. to gather input from residents and visitors about community needs, priorities, and experiences.💜![]()
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Your feedback helps Council make informed decisions about future planning and services — every response counts!![]()
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💻 How to participate:![]()
➡ Scan the QR code in the image![]()
➡ Use the survey link: survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50445480/Quality-of-Life-Survey-for-District-of-Katepwa-2025![]()
➡ Pick up a paper copy at the District Office![]()
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📅 Deadline: November 7, 2025![]()
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💬 Questions?![]()
Email anna@smallplacesrock.com
📣 We want to hear from YOU, Katepwa! 💬![]()
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The District of Katepwa is working with Matthewson & Co. to learn more about community needs, priorities, and experiences — and your input matters! 💜![]()
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Your feedback will help Council make informed decisions on the things that affect you and our community.![]()
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📝 Ways to complete the survey:![]()
➡️ Scan the QR code in the image![]()
➡️ Click the survey link: survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50445480/Quality-of-Life-Survey-for-District-of-Katepwa-2025![]()
➡️ Pick up a paper copy at the District Office![]()
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📅 Deadline: November 7, 2025![]()
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Questions?![]()
📧 Email Anna at anna@smallplacesrock.com
📣 Council Meeting Highlights – October 21, 2025![]()
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📊 Quality of Life Survey![]()
Council approved the survey as part of the District’s Strategic Plan.![]()
📢 Watch for the launch tomorrow — your voice matters! 👀![]()
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🚶♀️ Trans Canada Trail![]()
Council discussed the trail design study and upcoming paving completion.![]()
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🏗️ Building Bylaw – First Reading![]()
A new Building Bylaw was introduced to align with The Construction Codes Act.![]()
Council confirmed plans to maintain the 1:500 flood mapping requirement.![]()
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🧱 Policy Updates![]()
✔️ E-Transfer Policy![]()
✔️ Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) Policy![]()
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📅 Next Regular Meeting![]()
🕖 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – 7:00 PM![]()
📍 Katepwa Centre![]()
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🗂️ Full agenda packages are available here:![]()
🔗 katepwabeach.ca/administration/minutes-and-financials/![]()
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💬 Residents are always welcome to attend and stay informed about what’s happening in our community!
🐾 Dog Park Etiquette & Proper Use 🐾![]()
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🐕District of Katepwa reminds all residents and visitors to help keep our dog park safe and enjoyable for everyone!![]()
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Handlers must remain within the park and monitor their dog’s activity at all times.![]()
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Dog handlers are responsible for:![]()
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🐾Any damage to trees, bushes, fencing, or park amenities![]()
🐾Any injury caused by their dog to another person or animal![]()
🐾Dogs that dig holes must have them filled immediately by their handlers.![]()
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Supervision & Age Requirements![]()
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🐾Handlers must be 16 years or older.![]()
🐾Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.![]()
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Health & Behaviour![]()
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🐾Dogs must be leashed until safely inside the off-leash area.![]()
🐾All dogs must have current vaccinations.![]()
🐾Dogs in heat or puppies under 4 months old are not permitted.![]()
🐾Aggressive, sick, or disruptive dogs must be leashed and removed immediately.![]()
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Park Courtesy![]()
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🐾Be respectful of other park users when playing with toys or balls.![]()
🐾Clean up after your dog — waste bags and bins are provided.![]()
🐾No food or glass containers permitted inside the park.![]()
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The District of Katepwa assumes no responsibility for injury or damage to persons, property, or animals arising from the use of this off-leash park.🐶![]()
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📞 For Emergencies: Call 911![]()
🛠️ To Report Damage: 306-322-6645
📣 Council Meeting Tonight – Oct 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM![]()
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✅ Delegations – RPR Exemption Request![]()
✅ Flood Elevation & Building Placement![]()
✅ Review of the Quality of Life Survey![]()
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💡 Join us to stay informed and involved in the decisions shaping our community!
💉 Fall Immunization Clinics 🩺![]()
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The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hosting walk-in immunization clinics throughout the region this fall.![]()
These clinics provide flu and other routine vaccinations for individuals and families — no appointment needed.![]()
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✅ For full dates, times, and additional locations, visit 4flu.ca
Stay active—anytime, anywhere!![]()
Looking for ways to move more at home? Programs like Forever…in motion offer free YouTube workout videos designed for older adults.![]()
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✨ Try a Seated 35-Minute Class with Vallyn![]()
✨ Or a 50-Minute Functional Fitness workout with Catherine![]()
(just a chair or resistance band needed!)![]()
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These sessions are perfect for building strength, improving balance, and keeping active at your own pace.![]()
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🎥 Check them out on YouTube: Forever…in motion www.youtube.com/@foreverinmotion306
REMINDER![]()
🍁 Thanksgiving Office Closure 🍁![]()
The District of Katepwa Office will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, for Thanksgiving.![]()
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🗑️ Garbage collection will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.![]()
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Regular office hours will also resume Tuesday.![]()
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend! 🦃🍂
Sandy Beach residents! 🌞![]()
We invite you to stop by and check out the ongoing improvements at your gazebo near the recycling bins!![]()
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Updates include:![]()
• Installed a new metal ceiling![]()
• Added decorative features to the posts![]()
• Stained the posts for a fresh look![]()
• Created a sand pit area![]()
• Added sand and crusher dust![]()
• Removed trees near the tennis court fencing to open up the space![]()
• Cleaned up trees around the old office building![]()
• Moved the recycling bins and leveled the parking area![]()
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Still to come — installation of benches! ![]()
👀Be on the lookout for more updates.![]()
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A huge thank you to the Katepwa and District Lions for their hard work and support in making this project happen! 💪🦁 Your dedication to our community is truly appreciated.
🍁 Thanksgiving Office Closure 🍁![]()
The District of Katepwa Office will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, for Thanksgiving.![]()
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🗑️ Garbage collection will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.![]()
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Regular office hours will also resume Tuesday.![]()
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend! 🦃🍂
📚🏞️ Did You Know? 🏞️📚![]()
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Katepwa has a rich history filled with fascinating stories—from landmarks like Pimple Hill, to community hubs like the Dance Hall, and even a record-breaking 19.5 lb pike caught at Salter’s Beach! 🎣![]()
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The excerpts in today’s post are shared from Lake Katepwa: Memories of Yesterday with Notes for Today (1984), written by John Archer and published by the Lake Katepwa Historical Society. 📖✒️![]()
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👉 What other fun facts or stories do YOU know about Katepwa that others might not? Share your memories and hidden gems in the comments below! 💬👇![]()
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#Katepwa #History #Community #FunFacts
Reminder Tomorrow: 🛡️ Topical Tuesday – Rural Crime Watch![]()
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Join the Katepwa Lions Club to learn simple ways to protect your home while you’re away.![]()
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📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025![]()
🕡 6:30 PM![]()
📍 Katepwa Library, 41 Elm Street![]()
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See you there!![]()
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#TopicalTuesday #RuralCrimeWatch #Katepwa #KatepwaLions #ExploreKatepwa
📬 Canada Post Strike – Stay Connected with Us 📬![]()
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With the Canada Post strike, it’s more important than ever to stay informed and connected so you don’t miss out on important notices, updates, or payment deadlines.![]()
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Here are some easy ways to keep up to date and ensure you’re covered:![]()
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👍 Follow us on Facebook for the latest news and reminders.![]()
🌐 Visit our website: katepwabeach.ca![]()
📧 Sign up for e-Notices: forms.gle/GvKwMDLpESBqMRj28![]()
📰 Subscribe to our Newsletter Updates: katepwabeach.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=335513d195f52d26456311bd9&id=82e9a0ef62![]()
💻 Make payments by e-transfer to: payments@katepwabeach.ca![]()
🏦 Pay through your banking institution![]()
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✔️ Staying connected online will help ensure you don’t fall behind on important updates or payments while mail service is disrupted.
📢 Reminder for Residents![]()
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The deadline for 2025 property tax payments is October 31, 2025.![]()
Please note this is earlier than in past years (previously December 31).![]()
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Payments can be made by e-transfer, mail, or in person at the office.![]()
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💡 Avoid penalties by ensuring your payment is received by October 31, 2025.![]()
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Thank you for your attention and cooperation!
🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡![]()
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On September 30, we pause to honour Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. This day also calls on all of us to reflect on the broader journey of reconciliation—acknowledging the lasting impacts of colonial policies and committing to meaningful change in our relationships with Indigenous Peoples.![]()
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We encourage everyone to take time to learn, to wear orange in support, and to consider how we can each contribute to reconciliation in our daily lives and in our community.![]()
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Together, we remember. Together, we commit to moving forward.![]()
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#truthandreconciliation #everychildmatters #OrangeShirtDay
Reminder: 🧡 Office Closure — National Day for Truth and Reconciliation![]()
The District of Katepwa office will be closed on Tuesday, September 30 to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.![]()
We encourage reflection, learning, and conversations that honour Survivors, their families, and communities.![]()
Regular hours resume Wednesday, October 1. 🪶
🔥 Looking for the perfect hangout spot? The Breese Park fireplace is ready for you!![]()
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Bring a few chairs, toss in some wood, and gather your crew for stories, laughs, and maybe even a few marshmallows. 😋🔥✨ Nothing beats a crackling fire with good company under the Katepwa sky. 🌌![]()
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And the best part? With the right amount of firewood, this fireplace can be enjoyed year-round—summer ☀️ or winter ❄️!![]()
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✨ Small reminder: Please respect the space, keep it clean, and pack out what you bring in so everyone can enjoy!![]()
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📸 Share your fireplace photos in the comments below! (Note: photos shared may be used in Katepwa promotional content.)![]()
👥 Tag a friend you’d bring to the firepit!![]()
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#ExploreKatepwa #BreesePark #FirepitNights #LakeLife #CommunityVibes
🧡 Office Closure — National Day for Truth and Reconciliation![]()
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The District of Katepwa office will be closed on Tuesday, September 30 to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.![]()
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We encourage reflection, learning, and conversations that honour Survivors, their families, and communities.![]()
Regular hours resume Wednesday, October 1. 🪶
🌐 We’re live on our website!![]()
You can now find our official District of Katepwa Facebook page directly through our website. Stay up to date on community news, events, and updates all in one place.![]()
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👉 Visit: katepwabeach.ca/welcome-to-katepwa-beach/social-media/![]()
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📢 Share with your family and friends who aren’t on Facebook — our Social Media page is located under the Home tab!![]()
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We’re excited to make connecting with the District even easier!
📊 Join the 2026 Census Team! 📊![]()
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The census is more than numbers — it directly impacts the future of the District of Katepwa. Accurate census data helps:![]()
✔️ Grant funding that supports local projects like recreation, parks, and infrastructure.![]()
✔️ Guide planning for roads, community facilities, and events.![]()
✔️ Ensure Katepwa’s population and seasonal residents are properly represented when governments make funding and policy decisions.![]()
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By working with Statistics Canada on the 2026 Census, you’ll not only gain valuable skills and experience but also help shape the future of our community.![]()
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Clerks and administrative assistants (CR-04)![]()
Call centre supervisors (CR-05)![]()
Recruitment coordinators (AS-03)![]()
Field operations supervisors (AS-03)![]()
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📅 Contracts run from September 2025 through April 2026.![]()
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🔗 Apply today: canada.ca/GCJobs![]()
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#Census2026 #StatisticsCanada #ExploreKatepwa #CommunityMatters
♻️ Recycling Update ♻️![]()
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Beginning September 25, the 35-yard recycling bin located by Lions Park will return to bi-weekly pickup for the winter months.![]()
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✅ Please remember to break down your boxes before placing them in the bin. Flattened boxes create more space, prevent overflow, and ensure that the pickup is efficient and safe. Unbroken boxes quickly fill the bin and reduce capacity for others.![]()
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📦 Cardboard, boxboard, office paper, newsprint, magazines, catalogues![]()
🥤 Plastic containers, milk jugs, milk and juice cartons (no oil/chemical jugs)![]()
🥫 Tin, aluminum, and glass (please rinse all containers – labels can remain on)![]()
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🛑Not Accepted: Clamshell containers, styrofoam, plastic bags/wrap, lightbulbs, wood/metal scrap, diapers, toys/clothing, hoses/rubber, or food/garbage.![]()
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Thank you for doing your part to keep recycling effective in our community!
🍂✨ Summer may be winding down, but there’s still so much to enjoy in the District of Katepwa! Mark your calendars for these upcoming activities and reminders:![]()
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📚 In the Library![]()
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🎴 Drop-In Cribbage – Thursdays at 6:30 PM (started September 4)![]()
🀄 Mahjong Mondays – starting October 6, 1:00 – 3:00 PM![]()
🧘♀️ Fitness Classes – starting October 7, every Tuesday & Thursday, 9:15 – 10:45 AM![]()
🗣️ Topical Tuesday – Rural Crime Watch – October 7 at 6:30 PM![]()
✂️ Quilters Kit Day – November 5![]()
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📅 Important Reminder![]()
💰 Tax Payment Deadline – October 31, 2025![]()
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🌳 Get Outside![]()
Take a walk along the Trans Canada Trail and enjoy the fall colours in Breese Park! 🍁![]()
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💡 Have an event or idea? Comment below!
📣 Council Meeting Highlights – Sept 16, 2025![]()
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✅ Approved agreement with North Valley Waste Management for scale & scale house ♻️![]()
✅ Reviewed Zoning Bylaw & flood mapping 🌊![]()
✅ Approved purchase of new AED units for community safety ❤️🩹![]()
✅ Confirmed Administrative Assistant hiring 👩💼![]()
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Council thanks residents for staying engaged in building a stronger, safer community! 💬
📣 Council Meeting Tonight – Sept 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM![]()
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✅ Zoning Bylaw update & flood mapping![]()
✅ Regional Recreation Practitioner grant funding![]()
✅ Landfill fees & NVWMA scale agreement![]()
✅ AED purchase & new staff hiring![]()
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💡 Residents are welcome to attend and stay informed about what’s happening in our community!
🌿✨ Show Us Your Favorite Spot in the District! ✨🌿![]()
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We all have that one place in the District of Katepwa that makes us smile — maybe it’s a quiet spot by the lake, your favorite walking trail, a golf course view, or even a cozy corner in the park. 💚![]()
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📸 Share a picture (or just tell us about it!) in the comments below.![]()
Let’s celebrate the beauty of our community — through your eyes!![]()
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👉 Who knows… your photo might even inspire someone else to discover a new favorite spot.![]()
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#KatepwaProud #CommunitySpirit #HiddenGems
Happy Labour Day, Canada! ![]()
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Please note: The Office & Library will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1 for Labour Day.![]()
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🗑 Garbage Pickup will take place on Tuesday, September 2 instead of Monday.![]()
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✨ About Labour Day:![]()
Labour Day is a day to celebrate the achievements and contributions of workers across Canada. It’s also a chance to enjoy the last long weekend of summer – whether you’re relaxing at the lake, spending time with family, or soaking up the sunshine.![]()
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Have a safe and happy long weekend! 🍁☀️
‼️2 DAYS LEFT ‼️ Be sure to comment on the original post and like your favorites!📸 PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📸![]()
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Got an amazing shot of Katepwa? 🌅🌿 Wildlife, sunsets, lake life — we want to see it!![]()
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🏆 Best photo wins a 22 oz Katepwa mug!![]()
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How to enter:![]()
1️⃣ Post your photo in the comments below ⬇️![]()
2️⃣ Like your favorite photos![]()
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Let’s see who can capture the best of Katepwa this week! ✨