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Resort Village of Cochin

Resort Village of CochinResort Village of CochinResort Village of Cochin

Resort Village of Cochin

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  • Home
  • Community Information
    • Community Services
    • Reminders
    • R.M. Meota Transfer Site
  • Council News
    • Bylaws
    • 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

Summer Office Hours: 

Tues., Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 

(May 1, 2025 to August 29, 2025)

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

Summer Office Hours: 

Tues., Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 

(May 1, 2025 to August 29, 2025)

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

PERMIT APPLICATIONS

(306) 386-2333 Phone

Contact Us

Resort Village of Cochin

PO Box 160 Cochin, SK S0M 0L0

CAO - cao@cochin.ca Assistant Administrator - admin@cochin.ca (306) 386-2333 Phone (306) 386-2305 Fax

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

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF 2025 ASSESSMENT NOTICES

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF 2025 ASSESSMENT NOTICES

  

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

COUNCIL

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF 2025 ASSESSMENT NOTICES

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:  

g.brown@cochin.ca

Councillor Jay Bottomley:    

j.bottomley@cochin.ca

Councillor Ken Hartman: 306-480-7992 k.hartman@cochin.ca  

Councillor Elaine Krieger: 306-230-4164

e.krieger@cochin.ca

                                                                 





EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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;

  • Experience with MuniSoft Software, computer skills and website management;
  • The ability to work in a team and independent environment;
  • Excellent communication, organizational, management and human relations skills;
  • Ability to effectively handle correspondence, both written and verbally;
  • Experience with LAFOIP is considered an asset;
  • Discretion with matters pertaining to confidentiality;
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work, and meet deadlines while maintaining a      high degree of accuracy; and
  • Ability to interpret policies, bylaws, and legislation appropriately;

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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

MEOTA MEDICAL CLINIC

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. 

FRIENDS OF THE JACKFISH BREAKWATER PROJECT - updated May 22nd, 2025

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

Resort Village of Metinota


CONTRIBUTIONS $5,000 AND OVER 

RM of Meota

Lantz Point

Martinson’s Beach

Pelican Point

Kent & Margo Charteris

Tim & Sue Heisler

Brian & Donna Neumeier (In memory of Aileen "Kay" Smith)

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)

Jeffrey Piper (In Memory of Ron Piper)

Trevessa Beach

Bayview Beach

West Chatfield

Joy & David Reginer

Sleepy Hollow

Mike & Carol Carlson


CONTRIBUTIONS $1,000 AND OVER

Harvey & Jean Walker

Mervin Savostianik

Joseph Ulmer

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

Bonnie & Ken Kachur


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

Gene & Constance Lambert

Dale & Rita Mitchell

Support the Jackfish Breakwater Project

Support the Jackfish Breakwater Project

The Resort Village of Cochin has custom hand made "Jackfish Breakwater Sweatshirts" for sale. 

(sizes: medium to 2X) $50.00 each. 

100% of proceeds go directly to the Jackfish Breakwater Project.  

2025/2026 Garbage Pick Up Schedule

Support the Jackfish Breakwater Project

Fire Protection

Fire Protection

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


REMINDERS

REMINDERS

Fire Protection

Please keep the following in 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;
  • Do 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! 


Announcements

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF 2025 ASSESSMENT ROLL

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


2025 Budget

Please stay tuned for the 2025 Budget 


Resort Village of Cochin Council Meeting Dates

The Council meeting dates and times are determined at the Council meeting for the next month.

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 .  Please ONLY USE CLEAR BAGS for leaves.  

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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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