Maple Creek council, Sept.
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Posted on October 1, 2026 by Ryan Dahlman

Maple Creek News

Repair Café  on Nov. 7

A Maple Creek repair café has been arranged for Saturday, November 7, between 10am and 4pm, at the CM Glascock Building.

Knife sharpening is expected to be offered, as well as repairs to clothing, jewellery, wooden furniture, and small appliances. Small engines, for such things as snow blowers, leaf blowers and chainsaws, will also be serviced and fixed, if necessary.

Litke to step down

Angela Litke, a longtime member of Maple Creek Communities in Bloom, will be stepping down in about a month.

“We appreciate her enthusiasm and all her service,” said Councillor Holly Gutfreund.

CiB is now looking for new members as its board is looking thin, Councillor  Gutfreund said at the September 23 Maple Creek Town Council meeting.

Anyone interested in joining should contact Litke or Gutfreund.

New tanker truck

Maple Creek Fire Department has a new tanker truck, bringing its fleet up to strength.

Councillor Len Barkman said the addition, according to fire chief Blaine Becker, means that Maple Creek is now “good for about seven years”.

Councillor Betty Abbott said the cost of the truck, and repairs, came to just over $100,000.

“So, we got a good deal,” she said.

Councillor Barkman said one of Becker’s aims is for new members to be offered a “defensive driving course” so they learn how to drive a fire truck.

“One wrong manoeuvre can end in tragedy.”

Calling in emergencies

In a fire emergency, call 911. Do not call the fire chief’s personal number.

The message was sent out by Councillor Len Barkman at the September 23 Town Council meeting.

Councillor Barkman, who attends Maple Creek Community Fire Department Committee meetings, said 911 needs to be called for the despatching of fire trucks to an incident.

Nick Scott hiring

Nick Scott is joining the Town of Maple Creek’s Public Works crew.  He will take up the position after completing his term as cemetery caretaker, Barry Elliott, the Town’s chief administrative officer, told the September 23 Town Council meeting.

“So, we look forward to getting Nick back into the fray,” said Elliott. “Nick has taken on his own initiative training and writing tests regarding the water services and water distribution. So, we applaud him for those efforts. He brings some enthusiasm to the role and we are very pleased with that.”

Landfill building repairs

Repai to the new landfill building should be completed this week, Barry Elliott, the Town’s chief administrative officer, told Maple Creek Town Council last Wednesday.

“All repair costs are being covered by the building suppliers. So, there’s actually no cost to the Town for getting that operating and we’re very much looking forward to having that finally in operation.”

Public Works praise

The Public Works Department has been praised for its work in dealing with a major water break in town.

“These guys worked until 2 in the morning to get that fixed,” said Councillor Len Barkman at the September 23 Town Council meeting.

“I think that says a lot about our Public Works guys.”

Councillor Barkman also thanked Town administration for the installation of a three-way stop at the corner of Maple Creek Composite School.

“As a bus driver, I have seen many close calls at that corner,” he said, adding that education was now required to get motorists to heed the sign.

Blue lines painte

Blue lines designating parking stalls for drivers with disabilities have been painted on Jasper Street, including in front of the pharmacies.

“What is still required will be some signage to go along with those stalls,” said Barry Elliott, CAO, at the September 23 Town Council meeting.