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Thank you Elbow - a message from Ian Hill, Let Them Be Kids; and a link to watch some of the interviews and video from Build Day

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

On behalf of the Let Them Be Kids organization, and the local Elbow playground committee, I would like thank you for helping with the outstanding effort on Saturday, May 12, Your community was absolutely amazing! I had the good pleasure of coming to Elbow on the 28th of April, and had a...

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THANK YOU!

Monday, May 14, 2012

There really are no words . . . Thank you to everyone for making this one of the BEST projects Elbow has ever been involved in!  Over 320 volunteers, in our little town of just 300!  We still can’t believe it!  It was so amazing!  LTBK could not have picked a better...

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Power Outage

Monday, May 14, 2012

SaskPower has advised that the power will be out on the east side of town (East of Railway Avenue) on Wednesday, May 16th from approximately 1 - 4 p.m. while they replace a pole on the main line.

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Elbow . . . Let Them Be Kids featured project - check it out!!

Monday, May 07, 2012

Elbow was recently featured on the Let Them Be Kids National website - check out the link below to see the awesome interview they had with Sarah Wilm, Committee Chair! http://www.viddler.com/v/ee535fce

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Gala Weekend

Friday, May 04, 2012

The countdown Finale Gala Weekend was a HUGE success . . . the sold out Gala Dinner & Auction on Saturday night featured a fantastic meal, great entertainment and a top of the line auction.  The weekend raised over $10,000 for our project – the community support was truly...

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Mark Janke, Medal of Bravery

Monday, April 23, 2012

Congratulations to Mark Janke who was presented with a Medal of Bravery from Governor General David Johnston in a ceremony at Rideau Hall, April 20, 2012. The award to Mark, and another man, Darren Bieber of Weyburn, stemmed from an incident near Stoughton in April 2008. As per the Governor...

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Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Elbow for the year 2012 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 19 to May 22, 2012. A bylaw pursuant to...

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What does Lake Diefenbaker mean to you?

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

How do you feel about water resources management in the South Saskatchewan River Basin? Come out and participate in a community-based focus group discussion for a research study: “Exploring Water Resource Management In Partnership With The Community Of Water Users of Lake...

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March Council News

Thursday, April 05, 2012

The March Council Newsletter was sent out with your utility bills March 31st. For a copy of the newsletter, click here

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Potluck & Talent Auction Success!

Monday, April 02, 2012

A huge thank you to all of our Elbow Community Park Supporters! Saturday night's Potluck & Talent Auction was enjoyed by approximately 70 people - and raised $3018 for the Community Park! Great food, great people, great times!

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Grace McTavish Receives Chairmans Lifetime Achievement Award!

Monday, March 26, 2012

Congratulations to our very own Grace McTavish, recipient of Tourism Saskatchewan’s Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award!  Grace was presented with this prestigious award at Tourism Saskatchewan’s Awards of Excellence Thursday, March 22nd in Regina.  Way to go Grace!

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Talent Auction - Elbow Community Park Fundraiser

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Come out and hear the latest updates on the Community Park and show support for your park on Saturday, March 31st.  Join us for a potluck supper from 5 - 6:30 p.m. and the Talent Auction will start at 7 p.m. Here is a list of the items and talents that have been donated to date. ...

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Summer Maintenance Assistant

Thursday, March 22, 2012

The Village of Elbow is accepting applications for a Summer Maintenance Assistant.  Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, be physically able and willing to learn and work at a wide variety of tasks.  Experience with equipment an asset.  Start date: May 1,...

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Michael Korbo fundraisers

Thursday, March 08, 2012

Michael is the son of Stephanie, grandson of Kathy, and great-grandson of Ole and Lorraine Korbo.  He is heading to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal mid March to be tested for connective tissue disorders, specifically Loeys-Deitz Syndrome or Marfan Syndrome. Micheal and...

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Elbow Featured in December 2011 RV West Magazine

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Nice article in the December 2011 RV West Magazine on Michael and Anna Clancy who recently wrote Lake Diefenbaker: Yours to Explore (the book is available for sale at various businesses in Elbow). The article in the RV West Magazine focuses primarily on Elbow – yahoo!  Take a look...

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Memory Stones & Memorial Benches - Elbow Community Park Project

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Are you interested in creating a lasting legacy in Elbow? Why not purchase your very own Memory Stone or Memorial Bench?! The Memory Stones are being "locally" made right here in Elbow! If you are interested in adding to the "heritage" of our new community park, please see...

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Pennies For The Park...

Thursday, March 01, 2012

Wondering what to do with all those extra pennies? Look for collection jars around town....and donate the pennies to the Elbow Community Park Project!    Never think that one penny can't make a difference - because when that one little penny is added to another, it makes a...

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Elbow Is Growing!

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Not that this is news to anyone living and/or visiting Elbow, but Statistics Canada now has the data!  The 2011 Census information was released today.  Elbow’s permanent population went up from 294 in 2006 to 314 in 2011.  There are 151 private dwellings occupied by these...

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Brier Playoff Package

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Thanks to everyone who bought tickets for the 2012 Brier Playoff Package! Greg Bristow is the lucky winner!  Thanks to Denise Ganes for organizing the ticket sales. 

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Maintenance Foreman Position

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

The Village of Elbow is currently accepting applications for a full-time year round Maintenance Foreman position. Reporting to the Administrator and Village Council, the successful applicant will have experience and knowledge of tractors, ride-on mowers, and general mechanical abilities;...

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ELBOW WINS THE $10,000 SASKATCHEWAN IN MOTION COMMUNITY PLEDGE CHALLENGE!!

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Our small community of under 300 people, won with an amazing 25,392 votes! Thank you to everyone, near and far...literally around the world....for supporting the Elbow Community Park Project! Thank you for believing!!! Without YOU....it would not have been possible! From the bottom of our...

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2012 Brier Play-off Getaway Package

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Get your tickets and win a Brier playoff getaway package!  Two tickets to the last six draws and two nights at the Holiday Inn Express - March 9 - 11.  Approximate prize value - $650 . . . or you can take $300 cash.  Tickets are only $10 each - only 150 printed.  Draw date...

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VOTE VOTE VOTE!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

VOTE FOR ELBOW! If you’ve ever enjoyed the shores of Lake Diefenbaker, a swim at Tuft’s Bay Campground, a night out in the Elbow bar, a stay at the condo’s, a round of golf, our famous fireworks, or an ice cream to cap off a fabulous summer evening . . . OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS...

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Tuft's Bay Campground and Bayshore Centre Operator TENDERS

Thursday, January 19, 2012

The Village of Elbow is currently accepting tenders on the operation of the Tuft’s Bay Campground and the Bayshore Centre.  Tender deadline: February 6, 2012. Tender packages are available by contacting the Village of Elbow, Box 8, Elbow, SK S0H 1J0; fax 306-854-2229; phone...

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in motion Community Pledge Challenge!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Revealed at last...Elbow has been selected as one of the top communities in the in motion Community Pledge Challenge! Yahooo! Judges based their decision on the strength of Elbow's written submission, and the 372 pledges collected. THANK YOU FOR PLEDGING!! Now we need your VOTES! The...

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December Council News & Garbage/Recycle Schedule

Thursday, January 12, 2012

The December Council News and a Garbage/Recycle schedule were sent out with your utility bills at the end of December. Click here for the newsletter. Click here for the garbage/recycle schedule.  If there are any changes to the schedule you will be notified throughout the year on the...

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Give a Gift That Counts!

Tuesday, December 06, 2011

This year, consider giving a gift that counts! Make a donation to the Elbow Community Park Project in memory or in honour of someone this Christmas.  Click here for a Gift Form and bring it into the Village Office along with your donation.  Forms will also be available at the Village...

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Armoring the Marina Point

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Allan Construction has been awarded the contract for the shoreline stabilization project at the marina point.  We have been told that rock hauling (by Wright Construction) will begin in the next few days.  It is estimated that 300+ loads of rock will come rolling through town over a 3...

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Help our community win $10,000 - In motion Community Pledge Challenge

Friday, November 18, 2011

Elbow is pledging to take action in the in motion Community Pledge Challenge! Help us win $10,000 to increase the physical activity of the kids in our community. Elbow is planning on putting the prize money towards the Elbow Community Park Project! Not only will you be helping our community...

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Transfer Site (landfill)

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

The Transfer Site is now closed for the season.  The key to the Transfer Site is no longer given out.  If you need to haul something out there, please call the Village Office to make arrangements.  In order to better utilize our maintenance staff’s time we try to arrange...

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This is YOUR website!

Monday, October 24, 2011

This is YOUR website and will only be as good as the content you provide us with. Make sure to tell us all about your community event – from garage sales to fundraising suppers, anything that’s open to the public, we’ll post it on the website for NO CHARGE.  Just give...

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2011 Citizen of the Year

Friday, October 14, 2011

In an effort to acknowledge those people in our community who consistently go above and beyond in their efforts to make Elbow a vibrant, thriving and beautiful place to be, Council asked the citizens of Elbow to nominate someone that they believe is deserving of the “Citizen of the...

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"Let Them Be Kids"

Friday, October 14, 2011

Also at the October 13th Ratepayer’s Meeting an exciting announcement was made – Elbow has won a ‘Helping Hands National Award’, the first project ever to have been selected in Saskatchewan! "Let Them Be Kids" is a volunteer, non-profit organization created...

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New Website!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Welcome to the Village of Elbow’s new website!  We’re so excited to have this new site with an updated look that will also allow for increased content, and more importantly will allow our own office staff to update the website.  This new site contains information such as:...

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Elbow Harbour Area Gets Shoreline Fix (Leader Post)

Friday, August 26, 2011

BY ANGELA HALL, LEADER-POST Work to stabilize the shoreline at Elbow Harbour Recreation Site will get underway as soon as this winter, provided the weather cooperates. The provincial government announced Tuesday that a contract has been awarded to Saskatoon company Allan...

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