R.M. of Cote No. 271
RATEPAYER INFORMATION 2025
528 Third Ave. South, Box 669, Kamsack, SK S0A 1S0, office: 306-542-2121, fax: 306-542-2428
E-mail: rm271@sasktel.net
Website: rmofcote271.com, see us on Facebook
Office Hours:
Office hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The office is closed statutory holidays.
Municipal Council:
Reeve: Ralph Hilderman 306-590-7160
Division 1: Amanda Burback 306-597-2115
Division 2: Dale Nelson 306-542-8191
Division 3: Murry Hunter 306-542-7651
Division 4: Chris Schwartz 306-542-7919
Division 5: Tanner Chutskoff 306-542-9121
Division 6: Murray Horkoff 306-542-2259
Payment of Taxes:
The office will accept payment of taxes by cheque, cash or e-Transfer. The office does not have a debit/credit card machine. Remember: payment is received the day we get the cheque not the date the cheque is dated or envelope is postmarked. You can always mail a post-dated cheque early and it will be processed on the date.
Contact Numbers to have close by:
Control Burn #: 1-866-404-4911
Report Wild Boar: 1-888-935-0000
Welfare of livestock, companion animals and wildlife: (Animal Protection Services of SK) 306-382-0002
Hunting/trapping violations: SK Environment 306-567-4224 or 306-667-7561
Rabies Response Line: 1-844-772-2437
Hay Salvage & Ditch Mowing (local district office): 306-786-1658
Suspicious behavior, theft, or other concerns: contact the local RCMP detachment or R.M. office
Defacing of municipal signs or signs missing: contact R.M. office
Division 4 Plant Health Officer: Katey Makohoniuk CCA, Tech Ag 306-594-7683. For questions/concerns regarding: clubroot, insects, weeds and plants. She is a fountain of knowledge!
TIPP: Saskatchewan.ca/tipp, 1-800-667-7561, SaskTel cell #5555. If you suspect, wildfires, fishery/forestry violations, illegal dumping and burning of plastics, tires and other waste.
Farm Stress Line: 1-800-667-4442, confidential and no call display.
Sask. Suicide Hotline: 306-525-5333
Beaver Control Program:
The R.M. is participating in the BCP 2025-2026 with SARM. Contact the office for more information. A valid fur trapping license is required to participate in the program.
R.M. of Cote’s Runnymede Transfer Station Site:
Open the third Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. From the May long weekend to October long weekend the site will be open the first and third Saturday of each month.
Location: PT SE 12-29-31 W1. One mile north through Runnymede.
Custom Work – Snow Removal:
During the winter season the R.M. of Cote offers snow removal to ratepayers. Please refer to the municipal website or in office to review the Winter Road Maintenance and Snow Plowing Policy for information. This service will be invoiced by the office at the custom work rates established by Council. It is the responsibility of the ratepayer to complete the contract work-snow plowing form that is on the website or available in the office. The form shall be filled out and submitted to the office before the work is done.
Bridge Weight Restrictions:
In 2024 SARM and WSP completed bridge inspections in the municipality. Note that the steel bridge south of town, 23-29-32 W1 (black widow bridge) has a weight restriction of 3 tonnes GVW. The bridge located in division 2 at 33-28-31 W1 has been restricted to legal secondary weights. Signage has been installed, please do not remove them for the safety of the public.
2026 Election:
Monday, November 9, 2026 is election day to elect councillors representing even-numbered divisions in R.M.’s.
2025 Mill Rate and Tax Arrears:
Council has set the 2025 mill rate at 8.2. Municipal arrears as of June 24, 2025 were $19,529.37.
2024 financial statements are available at the R.M. office. If you wish a copy e-mailed to you please contact the office. In the near future more municipal information will be available on the website. Thank you for your patience.
Open house:
Council will be holding an open house/BBQ for ratepayers of the R.M. of Cote No. 271. This will be at the new municipal shop location at 523 Sask. Street in Kamsack. The date is Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Res. #172-25)