Upcoming Council meeting dates are determined at each Council Meeting
Winter Office Hours: Tues., Wed., & Thurs.
(September 1, 2024 to May 1, 2025)
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(306) 386-2333 Phone
Winter Office Hours: Tues., Wed., & Thurs.
(September 1, 2024 to May 1, 2025)
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(306) 386-2333 Phone
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Resort Village of Cochin for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, April 25 to April 30, 2025, and Tuesday to Friday, May 1 to June 25, 2025.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person wishing to discuss the Notice of Assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the Resort Village of Cochin, Box 160, 1006 Highway 4 North, Cochin, SK S0M 0L0 or SAMA at 1-800-824-2570.
Any person wishing to appeal an assessment is required to file a Notice of Appeal by June 25, 2025, with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Kara Lindal, Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0, accompanied by a $500 appeal fee, which will be returned if the appeal is successful.
Dated this 25th day of April, 2025.
Coleen Kitching, Assessor
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO)
The Resort Village of Cochin is currently seeking applications for a Chief Administrative Officer. Cochin is situated along the shores of Murray Lake and Jackfish Lake and consists of approximately 620 titled properties comprised of seasonal and year-round residents. The CAO will be responsible for all operations of the Resort Village in accordance with the policies and bylaws established by Council and The Municipalities Act.
The successful candidate is preferred to possess the following qualifications:
· Proficiency in municipal accounting, municipal laws, human resources, payroll, asset management;
An LGA Standard Urban Certificate is preferred, however, those who have successfully completed the LGA Program and/or have experience in Municipal Government will be considered an asset.
Submit a cover letter, resume with three employment references, salary expectation and applicable certifications/experience to:
Resort Village of Cochin, Box 160, Cochin, SK S0M 0L0; or email to cao@cochin.ca.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
PUBLIC WORKS AND MAINTENANCE -DEPUTY FOREMAN
The Resort Village of Cochin is seeking a full-time Public Works and Maintenance Deputy Foreman, who will perform various duties and report directly to the Foreman and Council.
Requirements: Must hold a valid driver’s license and ideally hold or be willing to obtain a large equipment operator’s certificate; possess good organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a safety-focused environment; and will preferably reside in or close to the municipality.
Duties: Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the Foreman, Council and office staff; handling of tools and operating / maintaining equipment; perform periods of strenuous physical work, including heavy lifting; and ensure that health and safety is the number one priority.
Successful candidates are ideally available from Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Start date and wage are negotiable.
For more information, contact (306) 386-2333. Forward resume / letter of application in confidence to: cao@cochin.ca; or Box 160, Cochin, SK S0M 0L0; or in person at Resort Village of Cochin office at 1006 Highway 4 North.
Closing Date: when filled
Residents of Cochin are encouraged and welcome to use the Meota Health Clinic when they are open. They are currently open on Tuesdays between 10:00 am & 3:00 pm. Please call the St. Walburg Medical Clinic at 306-248-3434 to book an appointment. Please make sure when booking appointment to state you want to go to the Meota Medical Clinic.
The next Council meeting will be held at the Resort Village of Cochin's Board room on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
PATTINSON, Mark Winder - Mayor
BROWN, Gregory - Deputy Mayor
BOTTOMLEY, Jay - Councillor
HARTMAN, Ken - Councillor
KRIEGER, Elaine - Councillor
Contact Information for Council:
Mayor Mark Pattinson: 306-481-3524
Deputy Mayor Greg Brown:
Councillor Jay Bottomley:
Councillor Ken Hartman: 306-480-7992 k.hartman@cochin.ca
Councillor Elaine Krieger: 306-230-4164
CONTRIBUTIONS $500,000 AND OVER
Government of Canada & Province of Saskatchewan ICIP Grant
CONTRIBUTIONS $100,000 AND OVER
Strathcona Resources LTD
Resort Village of Cochin
CONTRIBUTIONS $50,000 AND OVER
CONTRIBUTIONS $25,000 AND OVER
Cochin Community Players
Innovation Credit Union
Serafina
CONTRIBUTIONS $15,000 AND OVER
Lakeview
BATC
CONTRIBUTIONS $10,000 AND OVER
Michael Whitwell Memorial Fund
Pelican Point
John & Connie Christenson
John & Rita Mathison
Day's Beach
Trojan Industries Ltd
CONTRIBUTIONS $5,000 AND OVER
RM of Meota
Lantz Point
Martinson’s Beach
Pelican Point
Kent & Margo Charteris
Tim & Sue Heisler
Brian & Donna Neumeier
Ronald & Linda Allegretto
Glenn & Laura Fairley
CONTRIBUTIONS $2,500 AND OVER
Jennifer Burnett (In Memory of Ron Piper)
Sharlene Piper (In Memory of Ron Piper)
Shannon Eberle (In Memory of Ron Piper)
Heather Patterson (In Memory of Ron Piper)
Trevessa Beach
Bayview Beach
West Chatfield
Joy & David Reginer
Sleepy Hollow
CONTRIBUTIONS $1,000 AND OVER
Harvey & Jean Walker
Mervin Savostianik
Joseph Ulmer
Mike & Carol Carlson
Jeffrey Piper (In Memory of Ron Piper)
Sutton’s Beach
Eternal Memories
Mary Lou & Jerry Towns
Len & Jacquie Pawlus
CONTRIBUTIONS $500 AND OVER
Ruth Seime
Daryl & Jacqueline Heiland
Rosalie & William Jarvis
Gloria & Donald Hilsendager
Robert & Shirley Pearson
Four J Farms Ltd.
Carol Dexter
Duhaime Family
CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER $500
Kari Walker
Arlo & Betty Avery
Gord Borycki
Curtis Avery
Sheila & Delbert Miller
Birdie & Alberta Kitella
Kevin Tyson
Bruce & Irene Sack
Eugene & Christine Collins
Penny & Kenneth Milnthorp
Sandra Knoll Craig
Colleen F. Dombroski
Ron Knoll
Patricia Knisely
Sherry Wiederspan
Randy Decksheimer
Lana Dexter
Raymond Dexter
Clinton & Kerrie Thomas
Jim & Laurie Parker
Fred Parker
Dave and Carol Thomson
Rick & Carol Hill
Hubert Esquirol
The Resort Village of Cochin has "Jackfish Breakwater Sweatshirts" for sale.
(sizes: medium to 2X) $50.00 each.
All proceeds go directly to the Jackfish Breakwater.
Please note the Rural Community Consultative Group (RCCG) & Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) have developed a security camera registry and is open to everyone in the RM of Meota and municipalities within the boundary of the RM. The security camera registry is an investigative tool created to assist police with investigations when they occur in your neighborhood. You can help protect your community by registering your security camera(s) with this program.
You can find the form to fill out under Council News
Other Documents (scroll all the way down)
Crime (select Citizens on Patrol)
fill out the form and drop off to the Resort Village of Cochin's office or email to dean@dcdirtworks.com
THE MEOTA & DISTRICT EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE is looking for Cochin residents to serve as representative for the Resort Village of Cochin.
Collectively, the Resort Village of Cochin, The Resort Village of Metinota, The Village of Meota and the RM of Meota No. 468 (Meota & District Emergency Planning Committee) have signed an Emergency Planning Committee Agreement and have asked for each community to have a least 2 volunteer members to be appointed to the Emergency Planning Committee. If you are interested in volunteering for this role, please contact our office at 306.386.2333 for more details.
Please note the Resort Village of Cochin has new emails.
CAO - cao@cochin.ca
Assistant Administrator - admin@cochin.ca
Please use admin@cochin.ca for the following:
General Emails
E-Transfers (Starting November 5, 2024)
Completed Planning & Development Applications
Completed Building Permit Applications
Hall Bookings
Complaints
Leadership from RM of Meota No. 468, Village of Meota, Resort Village of Metinota and the Resort Village of Cochin have put politics and jurisdiction aside to consider the long-term feasibility and functionality of the new proposed Regional Fire Protection model encompassing Jackfish Lake & Region Fire District.
Regional Partnerships are an excellent means for municipal success; in good from they increase the quality of economic, political, social and environmental aspects of life.
Intermunicipal Cooperation allows municipalities to:
Please keep the following in mind:
Be a good neighbour, respectful and kind relationships, open lines of communication and help make this a wonderful community all year round.
Thank you everyone!
The Resort Village of Cochin is located 36 kilometres north of the Battlefords on Highway 4 North in Saskatchewan. It is nestled between two beautiful prairie lakes, Murray Lake and Jackfish Lake. This location makes the resort community of Cochin a great vacation spot as well as a fantastic place to live. Join us for our annual Cochin
The Resort Village of Cochin is located 36 kilometres north of the Battlefords on Highway 4 North in Saskatchewan. It is nestled between two beautiful prairie lakes, Murray Lake and Jackfish Lake. This location makes the resort community of Cochin a great vacation spot as well as a fantastic place to live. Join us for our annual Cochin Days celebration during the second weekend of August .
(Photo by Leanne Murphy)
A lighthouse in Saskatchewan?! The only lighthouse in Saskatchewan is at the north end of the village of Cochin. The Cochin Lighthouse was built in 1988 on the top of Pirot Hill. From here visitors have a spectacular view of both Jackfish and Murray Lakes. The lighthouse is 11.5 meters tall (38 ft). There are 153 steps to the top. The r
A lighthouse in Saskatchewan?! The only lighthouse in Saskatchewan is at the north end of the village of Cochin. The Cochin Lighthouse was built in 1988 on the top of Pirot Hill. From here visitors have a spectacular view of both Jackfish and Murray Lakes. The lighthouse is 11.5 meters tall (38 ft). There are 153 steps to the top. The rotating beacon can be seen for miles.
(Photo by Kyle Fauchon)
There's a reason that Saskatchewan is known for its living skies. We have the most spectacular sunsets in the world! Residents and visitors can enjoy the the beach, take a refreshing swim in the lake, play tennis or beach volleyball, visit the playgrounds, fish, waterski, wakeboard or tube behind a boat. There's lots to do here all year
There's a reason that Saskatchewan is known for its living skies. We have the most spectacular sunsets in the world! Residents and visitors can enjoy the the beach, take a refreshing swim in the lake, play tennis or beach volleyball, visit the playgrounds, fish, waterski, wakeboard or tube behind a boat. There's lots to do here all year round. Enjoy photos of the area here.
(Photo by Kent Rockwell)