The RM of Roland has notified the public that the Myrtle Bulk Water Plant will be closing permanently on Jan. 31 after nearly 50 years of supplying water to local communities.
The water plant was for residents in the area to fill bulk water tanks for personal or farm use. Located right in the hamlet of Myrtle, the Myrtle Bulk Water Plant wasn’t staffed other than the RM of Roland staff doing water samples and maintenance as required. It has been in operation since approximately 1978.
“It was being used sparingly, so it is not being replaced as we have another facility for the same purpose in the Town of Roland,” said Jodi Gaultier, Reeve of the RM of Roland. “We are closing it because it required significant upgrades to continue meeting requirements, and with another facility four miles away, we could not justify the cost of the upgrades.”
The RM apologizes for any inconvenience with the closure, and if anyone has any additional questions, they are encouraged to contact the RM of Roland office.
Roland Rink is open
Gaultier also notes that the Roland Rink is open for public use and has been well-attended this winter.
The current Roland Rink schedule includes open hockey from 7-9 p.m. on Mondays, public skating from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays, 12 and under open hockey on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m., over 13 open hockey from 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays, and 1-4 p.m. public skating on both Saturday and Sunday.
Call 204-343-2061 for ice rentals.
