Council meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Winter Office Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs.
(Sept. 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024)
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(306) 386-2333 Phone
Winter Office Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs.
(Sept. 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024)
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(306) 386-2333 Phone
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
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)
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:
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
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:
Expression of Interest may be sent to cochincao@sasktel.net or mailed to:
Resort Village of Cochin
Box 160
Cochin, SK S0M 0L0
As you prepare for the upcoming May long weekend, please keep the following 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! We are looking forward to seeing you this summer.
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.
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)