Once again the Marean Lake Advisory Committee, Klinger’s Trail and Christ the King Camp have partnered to provide some winter fun on December 28th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Please join us for our 3rd annual winter festival.

This would also be a great time to try out the new cross-country ski trail if you haven’t already done so.  It’s located on Christ the King land and also starts by the green space (please only use it for skiing, no walking or snowshoeing since that damages the ski track). Please come and enjoy the afternoon with us!  Last year we had great weather and over 300 people attended.

Similar to last year, there will be horse-drawn sleigh rides on the trail, a large bonfire, free hot dogs, coffee and hot chocolate. This will all take place on the Christ the King green space (near the start of both Klinger’s and the cross country ski trail) which will be plowed for parking of vehicles and snowmobiles.

The RM of Bjorkdale No.426 is accepting tenders for:

SNOW REMOVAL AT MAREAN LAKE The successful contractor would be required to remove snow from municipal roadways within the resort after every significant snowfall of more than 4 inches and sand any icy roads within the resort during the winter season. November 1 – March 31
Tenders will be considered for the whole resort or individual subdivisions. Contract to be paid on a monthly basis.

Please submit your tender to the municipal office marked: “Marean Lake Resort Snow Removal Contract”.

Before 1:00 pm, Thursday, October 31, 2024

To request a tender form, contact the RM of Bjorkdale: Box 60, Bjorkdale, SK, S0E 0E0

Or phone: 306-886-2470

Or email: rm426office@sasktel.net

Lowest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

NOTE: this fire ban was removed on August 1st.

Due to the dry conditions the RM of Bjorkdale has implemented a FIRE BAN, effective IMMEDIATELY.

This applies to all the resorts at Marean Lake, and will remain in place until further notice when the fire risk is reduced.

Fireworks, all open fires, and any device with an open flame (like fire tables) are prohibited until this ban is lifted. The use of enclosed gas BBQ’s and indoor fireplaces/wood burning stoves are still allowed.

Please respect this ban and protect our resort.

Just a friendly reminder to understand the importance of reducing speed in designated “no wake zones” on the water. In this busy inhabited area, boats are required to operate at a slow speed to minimize the wake created by the vessel. This helps to decrease erosion and reduce accidents and injuries, safeguarding swimmers, kayakers, paddleboarders, and other boats–all who have a right to enjoy the lake in a safe and respectful manner.

Additionally, activities such as water skiing, wake boarding and tubing should not be performed in no wake zones. These activities are better suited for areas where higher speeds are permitted and where there is less risk of disturbing others or causing accidents.

The lake population has grown considerably over the years and while having no precautions in place may have been satisfactory for many years, with the addition of wake boats and higher powered motors over those years, the concerns have grown as well.

By following these guidelines and being considerate of others sharing the water, boaters can contribute to a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone. Slowing down demonstrates basic courtesy and consideration for others fostering a sense of respect and community. If you have any more questions or concerns, feel free to contact MLAC.

Each year an election is held to fill one or more positions on the Marean Lake Advisory Committee (MLAC). This year we are seeking nominations for 2 members. Details of the election have been emailed to everyone on the MLAC mailing list, if you are subscribed and have not received this information please check your spam folder. Election information can also be found at this link.

The RM of Bjorkdale No.426 is accepting applications for:
STORE OPERATOR AT MAREAN LAKE
MCCREA SUBDIVISION
The successful operator would be required to finance, operate,
maintain, and manage the store along with various
other responsibilities during the summer season from
May 1 to September 30, 2024.
For further details and a copy of the agreement, contact the RM office.

Please submit your application to the municipal office marked:
“Marean Lake Resort Store Operator”
Before 4:00 PM, Monday, April 15, 2024

To obtain an application form please download at this link
or contact the RM of Bjorkdale office
Box 60, Bjorkdale, SK, S0E 0E0
Or phone: 306-886-2470
Or email: rm426office@sasktel.net

Lowest or any offer not necessarily accepted

We would like to thank everyone who helped make the 2nd Winter Festival on December 30th a great success.  This event was co-sponsored by the Marean Lake Advisory Committee (MLAC), Klinger’s Trail and Christ the King Camp, and it takes the effort of many people to make it happen.  The weather was great, we had sufficient snow for trail rides, and over 300 people attended!

Special thanks to all the volunteers, and especially to these folks:

• Christ the King Camp and Klinger’s Trail, for access to the land
• Parkland Co-op, for providing the food
• Rick & Cindy Derksen and their family, for providing the firewood
• Curtis & Charlotte Ross, for providing hay bales

The RM of Bjorkdale No.426 is accepting tenders for: SNOW REMOVAL AT MAREAN LAKE.

The successful contractor would be required to remove snow from municipal roadways in the resort after every significant snowfall (more than 4 inches) during the winter season.

November 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024

Tenders will be considered for the whole resort or individual subdivisions. Contract to be paid on a monthly basis.

Please submit your tender to the municipal office marked: “Marean Lake Resort Snow Removal Contract” before 3:00pm, Wednesday, October 18, 2023. To request a tender form, contact the RM of Bjorkdale:

• Box 60, Bjorkdale, SK, S0E 0E0
• phone:  306-886-2470
• email:  rm426office@sasktel.net

Lowest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

• To operate an ATV in Saskatchewan, a person must be 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
• Any person operating or riding as a passenger on an ATV is required to wear a helmet and appropriate eye protection.
• Youth between 12 and 15 years of age can only operate an all-terrain vehicle if they have successfully completed an approved ATV training course or they are directly supervised (meaning on the same ATV or on their own nearby ATV) by a person who has held a driver’s license for the previous 365 days.
• Individuals under the age of 12 are forbidden to operate an ATV (with or without a licensed individual).
• For more information, please see www.skprevention.ca
• Failure to comply can result in charges being laid by the RCMP.

Golf carts

• Golf carts are to be driven during the day only.
• The number of passengers allowed are limited to the number of seats.
• All drivers must carry a minimum of a valid Class 7 driver’s license (learners).
• Failure to comply can result in charges being laid by the RCMP.

Boats

• Transport Canada limits speeds within 30 meters of shore to a maximum of 10kph. 
• All wake-board and wake-surfing boats should respect in-shore swimmers and paddlers by staying as far away from shore as possible and giving them a wide berth.
• We encourage all boaters to consider the inhabited shoreline to be a “no wake” zone.