I have a huge problem and need Help!!!!!!

[jensend]

when it comes to water flows and drainage the watershed is a higher authority than the rm and they'll have the say on where water can flow or be held up.

[Klause]

Our RM is much the same way, Saskfarmer (the one in
MB I mean)...


We just do a "Get this done... or else" type of deal and
get things done. It sucks to have to bully them, but it
was/is the only way to get $it done.

[smallguy]

Since we have dealt with a huge water problem in the southeast this year I have learned alot. For one thing yards and buildings do have a priority, which they should. We all feel bad if we lose a few acres to flooding, but trust me, its a different feeling when your home is in jeopardy. Poor neighbor still has 3-4 feet of water over his lane to get to his yard. Now do not get me wrong Saskfarmer, I am not pointing a finger at anyone, but if you are the one that likes to make water run off your land you do have a big strike against you for help. Lets be honest here, people are not stupid, they see who is out making water run, and it does not go well for some it affects. We all like to say we are not affecting anyone, but speaking in our area, it always does. Sure we think we are draining in a run, but that run with the slow elevation drop in our area always backs up before it can continue on. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

[stubblejumper]

send a letter to the RM council. your councilor has 1 vote on council and the reeve has a vote when he needs to break a tie. If you feel stongly enough and are just not bitching ask to be put on the next meeting agenda.

[SASKFARMER3]

Burpfart I like your Idea. HA HA

[SASKFARMER3]

Stubble were seeking legal council next week.

[$short]

Go see Saskwater. Someone posted this already I know. They can decide if the culvert can be blocked or not.

[grrrr]

Just returned from the big smoke and noticed a lot of V-ditches already in one area. All the same land owner by the looks of it. But I'm sure he was just cleaning out the "natural water runs."

[cottonpicken]

Whiskey is for drinking,water is for fighting over.

[food4u]

Unless things have changed lately SaskWater is a waste of time, they do not like to rock the boat.Sask Watershed Authority might be your best bet.

[grrrr]

The Sask. Watershed Authority is the agency that has the authority. They have not enforced the rules of ditching in this area for ever. Things are so out of hand that the natural water runs have a lot of water in them that is not naturally supposed to be there.

[oneoff]

You don't have to be an NDP'er to abuse a position as reeve or that of a councillor. Any other political persusion can act as badly.
And there can be up to seven council members and the administrator violating the Municipal Act all at the same time.
Shame on the ratepayers who are utimately responsible for protecting democratic rights. Thats what voter apathy; cowardice in taking stands on issues that you think don't affect you; condoning bullying tactics, abuse of power, nepotism, fulfilling your friends wishes and a whole host of anti democratic actions will get society.
Your remedies (Saskfarmer and everyone else) are extremely limited. It will not likely turn out well; and neither Saskwatershed nor the courts will provide the remedies you seek. Certainly the majority of your neighbors are not pulling for you. Such is life. Move on to issues you have a chance of moving forward with.