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Resort Village of Cochin

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Resort Village of Cochin

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  • Home
  • Community Information
    • Community Services
    • Reminders
    • R.M. Meota Transfer Site
  • Council News
    • Bylaws
    • Council Meeting Agendas
    • Minutes of Council
    • Other Documents
  • Visitor Attractions
    • Cochin Days
    • Cochin Community Players
    • The Lighthouse
    • More About Cochin
    • Area Photos
    • Lighthouse Paintings

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Welcome to the Resort Village of Cochin

Welcome to the Resort Village of Cochin Welcome to the Resort Village of Cochin Welcome to the Resort Village of Cochin

Winter Office Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs.

(Sept. 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024)

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

PERMIT APPLICATIONS

(306) 386-2333 Phone

Welcome to the Resort Village of Cochin

Welcome to the Resort Village of Cochin Welcome to the Resort Village of Cochin Welcome to the Resort Village of Cochin

Winter Office Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs.

(Sept. 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024)

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

PERMIT APPLICATIONS

(306) 386-2333 Phone

Contact Us

Better yet, see us in person!

We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.

Resort Village of Cochin

cochinadmin@sasktel.net (306) 386-2333

Hours

Open today

09:00 a.m. – 04:00 p.m.

Cover Photo by Kyle Fauchon, 2016. Announcements lighthouse photo by Dennis Manrique, 2018. 

All Rights Reserved. Printed with Permission.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Breakwater Project - Donations

Breakwater Project - Donations

Breakwater Project - Donations

September 3, 2023    For Immediate Release

Michael Whitwell Memorial Fund Supports 

Jackfish Lake – Lehman Creek Breakwater Project


Members of the Whitwell family presented members of the Breakwater Rehabilitation Committee with a grant from the Michael Whitwell Memorial Fund in the amount of $11,538.35. This grant is to support the Jackfish Lake – Lehman Creek Breakwater Project.


“This generous gift in Michael’s memory helps assure that we will make our fundraising goal in efforts to rehabilitate the breakwater,” said Resort Village of Cochin Mayor, Harvey Walker. “Rehabilitation is essential to maintaining free flow of water between the two lakes. Structural failure of the breakwater is on the horizon and, if it happens, navigation between the lakes will, among other negative results, be a thing of the past. We thank the Whitwell family for their vision.”


Michael’s parents, Roddy and Candy and his sister, Brittany Fader were on hand for the presentation. “Mike’s love and respect for the lakes helped us to make the decision to support this project. He was passionate about the fish and wildlife,” they said. “The lake was a huge and important part of his life. Supporting its longevity in his memory is an honour. 


We encourage others to support this important project.” This fund was established with Battlefords and District Community Foundation after Michael’s death in 2011. The fund has also provided support for the dock in Cochin. 


Battlefords and District Community Foundation currently manages more than 28 funds that will contribute to a range of interests from the arts and health care to post-secondary scholarships and recreation. BDCF has distributed over $60,000 in annual community grants and scholarships this year. To date, their donors have provided over $1,300,000 to community groups and projects. The foundation website at www.bdcf.ca has complete information.


For more information:

Kathy McNinch 

Executive Director, BDCF

306-441-2961 

Breakwater Project - Donations

Breakwater Project - Donations

The  photo l-r: Sherry Jimmy, Reeve of RM of Meota; Harvey Walker, Mayor of Resort Village of Cochin and Committee Chair; Rob Wiebe, Committee Technical Advisor; Roddy Whitwell (Mike's Father); Peter Wiesner, Cochin Councillor; Candy Whitwell (Mike's Mother); Ruth Seime, North Saskatchewan River Basin Council member; and Brittany Fader (Mike's Sister)   


Fire Protection

Breakwater Project - Donations

Business Opportunity

  

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:

  • Share their knowledge
  • Enhance service delivery
  • Focus on building a strong region
  • Plan for growth
  • Ensure consistency
  • Sharing of risk, control, costs and benefits
  • Increased quality of life


Business Opportunity

Business Opportunity

Business Opportunity

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST LEASE OF PREVIOUS RINK HUT RESORT VILLAGE OF COCHIN

OPPORTUNITY

The Resort Village of Cochin is seeking expressions of interest from experienced retail operators who can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering a high commercial service to locals and visitors alike.

The leased premises to include the portion of the rink hall not presently being utilized by Cochin Community Players.

The tenant shall have exclusive use of the leased premises from October 1st, 2023 to December 3lst, 2024.

The landlord will pay for water supply, natural gas, and electricity; Tenant is responsible for all other costs associated with conducting business while entered into MOU with the Resort Village of Cochin including Commercial Leasehold Improvements.

The Tenant agrees to pay the Landlord rent of $500/month for the term, payable as follows; $500/month on the 1st of each month. The Tenant shall pay to the Landlord a Security Deposit of $1000.

The Tenant will strive to maintain regular service hours to the public; the Tenant agrees to use the leased premises only for services generally provided by a commercial retail and wholesale craft, art, clothing, art supplies, novelty items and fabric and notions sales outlet or as otherwise deemed appropriate by Council.

Expression of Interest may be sent to cochincao@sasktel.net or mailed to:

Resort Village of Cochin 

Box 160

Cochin, SK SOM 0L0

Business Opportunity

Business Opportunity

Business Opportunity

  

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

LEASE OF LIGHTHOUSE CAFÉ

RESORT VILLAGE OF COCHIN

OPPORTUNITY

The Resort Village of Cochin is seeking expressions of interest from experienced food retail operators who can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering a high standard of food and beverage service to locals and visitors alike. 

The Café offers an opportunity for a hospitality provider to operate a fully independent café located in a premium site, which can build on previous operations and Council’s goodwill. Council also provides a number of functions and events at the Community Hall. The opportunity also exists for the successful Service Provider to provide catering to such events. The volume and variety of catering services will be determined by the users and hires of the Community Hall event spaces but may include breakfasts, lunches, community events, weddings, funerals, and birthday parties.

The Café offering should have particular regard to (but not limited) to the following criteria:

  • originality of concept;
  • broad market opportunity and audience appeal;
  • locally based enterprises and ventures;
  • demonstrated level of business success, supported by financial documentation;
  • high quality, freshness and visual presentation of products/services;
  • high quality food that is healthy, sustainable, safe and fresh; your vision for the Café;
  • outline of your experience in the hospitality sector; and
  • sample menus (functions and café operations)

Expression of Interest may be sent to cochincao@sasktel.net or mailed to:

Resort Village of Cochin

Box 160

Cochin, SK S0M 0L0

REMINDERS- SUMMER

Business Opportunity

Business Opportunity

As you prepare for the upcoming May long weekend, please keep the following mind:

  • Property Development requires permits. If you are in doubt, contact the Resort Village office;
  • Dogs are to be leased, fenced, and under control at all times; 
  • Please clean up after your pets accordingly;
  • Please clean up after yourselves. Garbage bins are available in public areas;
  • Don not store or place refuse outside of your property. Municipal Reserve and green space is for the enjoyment of everyone;
  • Obey and follow all signage including water advisories and fire ban information when posted;
  • Contact the Resort Village office to report concerns or seek information;

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! We are looking forward to seeing you this summer.



Garbage Pickup

Garbage Pickup

Garbage Pickup

Garbage Pickup will be moving to Comprehensive Curbside Cart Program with Lakeside Environmental, starting in Summer 2022. Look for additional program information in the mail with 2022 Tax Notices or feel free to contact the Resort Village of Cochin Office with any questions you may have.



Announcements

Rescinding of Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory

This letter is to advise that the Water Security Agency (WSA) in consultation with the Saskatchewan Health Authority has by way of this letter rescinded the Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) issued to the residence located on the Archdekin Drive; Gentle Place; and Piper Drive ONLY in the Resort Village of Cochin effective August 25, 2023. This advisory has been rescinded after the required samples from the distribution system have been returned with acceptable results and the system has been flushed. 

I would advise the Village to issue immediate notice to the public of the rescinding of the advisory. Further, the Village may return to its regular sampling intervals. If a positive sample is realized upon immediate return to regular sampling submission, the Water Security Agency may if believed necessary consider the issuance of a new PDWA. 

Thank you for your cooperation in this regard. For further information please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 306-441-5774. 

Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory

This Advisory applies to residents and users located in the Village of Cochin - residents on Archdekin, Gentle Place and Piper Place ONLY effective August 17, 2023 and until further notice. Clause 36(1)(a) of The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010 this Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory is issued due to line repair and therefore the safety of the Village’s drinking water supply in the affected area cannot be ensured at all times. 


Therefore, pursuant to Clause 36(1)(b) of The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010, consumers must be notified to: (a) boil all water, used for drinking purposes, for at least one (1) minute, at a rolling boil, prior to use; (b) boil water to be used for other activities where it may be ingested, including: (i) brushing teeth or soaking false teeth; (ii) washing fruits and vegetables; (iii)food or drink which will not be subsequently heated; and (iv) ice cubes; (c) not use the water for washing dishes, unless the water has been boiled or the dishes are sanitized in another fashion. Washed dishes and utensils can be soaked in a bleach water solution (approximately 2 tablespoons of bleach per gallon or 10 ml of bleach per liter of water) for at least two minutes after being washed to kill any bacteria which may be present. Note: Do not mix bleach with soaps or detergents. (d) not drink from any public drinking fountains supplied with water from the public water supply; (e) ensure that younger children and infants are sponge bathed; (f) use an alternative water source known to be safe, if they do not wish to boil the water; and (g) consult with your physician if you have cuts or rashes that are severe before using the water. Under most circumstances, there is no need to boil water used for other household purposes. Adults, adolescents and older children may shower, bathe or wash using tap water but should avoid swallowing the water. Laundry may be washed in tap water, either by hand or by machine. 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT


The Resort Village of Cochin has accepted, with regret, the resignation of Landon Chambers, the Village’s Chief Administrative Officer, effective September 1, 2023. 


Landon joined the Village’s staff compliment in November 2021 and since then has received his designation as Standard Certified Urban Municipal Administrator. 


During his all too short time with the Village, Landon proved to be an outstanding CAO and provided admirable advice and direction to Council. 


Landon has been retained by the Town of Battleford as its CAO. 


Members of Cochin’s Council extend to Landon their collective and individual appreciation for his dedicated service and wish him success and good fortune in the future. 


-Mayor Harvey Walker


Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory

Rescinded- North of Lehman Creek ONLY


 This letter is to advise that the Water Security Agency (WSA) in consultation with the Saskatchewan Health Authority has by way of this letter rescinded the Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) issued to the residence located on the Resort Village of Cochin - North of Lehmans Creek effective August 3, 2023. This advisory has been rescinded after the samples from the distribution system have returned with acceptable results and the system has been flushed. 

Seasonal Water Distribution System Activation

The Seasonal Water Distribution System has been activated with ongoing Water Line Maintenance and System preparation being undertaken.

This process involves Line locates from Crown Corporations, Flushing and Loading of Line, Precautionary Drink Water Advisory and testing compliance amongst other objectives bringing the system operation on the North and South side of Lehman Creek.

The process undertaken to activate the system starts on the North side of the Creek and finishes with the South side of Lehman Creek. The process has started the week of May 8th and has been completed the hopes of the Resort Village of Cochin is that the "Water is Turned-On" and accessible to all subscribers free from Precautionary Drink Water Advisory by May 18th, 2023.

2023 Seasonal Water Turn-on

Seasonal Water lines have been activated- check for Precautionary Drink Water Advisories accordingly.

2023 Tax Notices

  

2023 Tax Notices mailed as of April 12th, 2023. If you have not received a copy of your 2023 Tax Notice by May 15th, please contact the Office directly (306)386-2333.


MUN= Municipal Tax Levy

SCH= School Tax Levy



2023 Assessment Notices

 NOTICE is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Resort Village of Cochin for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Assessor from 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Tuesday to Thursday from March 1 to March 31, 2023.

 A Bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the Assessment Notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against their assessment is required to file a Notice of Appeal, accompanied by a $250.00 fee for each assessment being appealed, to the:

 Secretary of the Board of Revision

 Western Municipal Consulting

 Box 149 Meota, SK S0M 1X0

 by the 31st day of March, 2023. 


Dated this 28th day of FEBRUARY, 2023 

2023 Budget

Council News --> Other Documents --> Financial


2021 Audited Financial Statements

  Council News --> Other Documents --> Financial


Resort Village of Cochin Council Meeting Dates

Council News--> Other Documents--> Informational

Beach Cleaning and Leaf Pickup

 Residents are asked to remove all items that impede efficient cleaning of the beach areas throughout the year. 


Leaf pickups will occur after the May long weekend and after the September long weekend.  Residents will have the responsibility of taking tree and bush trimmings to the landfill and are reminded that you should not allow this type of refuse to build up .  

About Us

Lighthouse Photo by Leanne Murphy

About Us

Land of Living Skies

Cochin Lighthouse

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)


Photo by Kyle Fauchon, 2016. All rights reserved. Printed with permission.

Cochin Lighthouse

Land of Living Skies

Cochin Lighthouse

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)

Cochin Sky Photo by Kent Rockwell

Land of Living Skies

Land of Living Skies

Land of Living Skies

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)

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