By Kevin Gilby
CRAIK—Craik town council met Jan. 14 and took care of town business including:
• A representative from Loraas Disposal was present to justify rate increases for waste disposal and changes to their recycling program. Users of the recycling program are now allowed to bag their waste in clear, loosely-tied bags. Mayor Rick Rogers said the fees for waste pickup will only increase by 4 per cent, the maximum agreed upon rate, despite Moose Jaw landfill rates increasing by 61 per cent.
• Don Wilkins, from Girvin, offered to install a point of interest near Highway 11 and the Craik Cemetery. He wishes to place a threshing machine, well-pump, or other vintage machine acknowledging the town’s history.
• The town has placed an order for a new clutch for their grader
• Element Water Systems proposed a solution to the community drinking water.
• RCMP sergeant John Ermel’s introduction to the council was rescheduled for the next town meeting in February