We hope everyone enjoyed themselves over Christmas! With the end of the year upon us, we would like to kindly remind residents who have not yet paid their 2024 utilities and taxes, that the deadline for payment of 2024 utilities and property taxes is swiftly approaching. Property Taxes and Utilities are due ON OR BEFORE Tuesday December 31st, 2024 BY 4PM and MUST be received IN OFFICE on or before this date.
Provincial regulations prohibit pruning of elm trees from April 1 to August 31 each year. The beetles are most active then, and fresh cuts attract them, increasing the chance of infection.
Dutch elm disease (DED) is caused by a fungus spread by tiny elm bark beetles that breed under the bark of dead or dying elm wood. If that wood contains the DED fungus, each new generation of beetles can infect healthy elms.
You can help prevent DED:
• Keep your own elm trees healthy;
• Don’t prune elm trees from April 1 to August 31;
• If you see signs of DED, report them to The Town of Shaunavon;
• Don’t buy, sell, store, transport or use elm firewood; it’s illegal;
• Remove and dispose of the tree promptly if DED is confirmed; and
• Support DED management in your community.
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