Rural Municipality of Ochre River


        

Meeting Dates 2012
Council Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month for the year.
January 10 February 14 March 13
April 10 May 8 June 12
July 10 August 14 September 11
October 9 November 13 December 11
General Information & Points of Interest

Planning Districts

The Rural Municipality belongs to the Lakeshore Planning District. The Planning District Office is located in Fork River. Planning Districts are required by The Planning Act and the objectives of these districts are to promote the optimum economic, social, environmental and physical condition of the area. They deal with land use, ensure plans and by-laws are complied with, and issue permits. Districts consist of all or part of two or more municipalities and are established by Order-in-Council.

The R.M. of Ochre River Emergency Plan has now been completed.
In the event of an emergency you will be notified by loud hailer, sirens, door-to-door canvas or by media (television / radio).

If you must Evacuate:
  • leave a note for authorities saying when you left and where you went
  • vacate your home when advised
  • wear protective clothing and comfortable walking shoes
  • shut off anything you may be cooking
  • you may need to shut off main electric switch, water heater, water supply
  • take your Family Emergency Supplies Kit
  • lock your house
  • follow routes specified by officials - do not take shortcuts
  • do not drive through flood waters or off-road unless told to do so
  • if you car stalls in fast rising water leave it behind - always consider safety first
  • register with the reception centre so you can be contacted and reunited with your family
  • notify your Family Contact of your situation.
If you must Shelter-In-Place
  • go indoors and stay there
  • do not use kitchen or bathroom vents
  • set thermostats so air conditioners, furnaces & hot water heaters will not come on
  • do not use fireplaces - close all dampers
  • do not operate clothes dryer
  • shelter in an inside room away from windows and doors if possible
  • reduce or avoid smoking as it contaminates the air
  • do not leave the building until told to do so
  • stay tuned to local television or radio for information
  • do not use the telephone - it may tie up the lines.
Ochre River Library

You are cordially invited to visit the Ochre River Library and make use of its services.
The Library offers a full range of services including over 3,000 books. (There are books both for adults and children and are rotated every three months). As well, you can access the over 120,000 books in the regional system via a computer located in the Ochre River Library, or via the Internet at www.parklandlib.mb.ca.

In addition to regular books, the library has videocassettes, large print books and audio tapes. Encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, atlases and other informational materials are available for reference purposes.

The Library is open
Monday and Friday from
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
and
Wednesday from
3:00 pm to 6:00pm.

Branch Librarian Judy Cleave invites you and your family to visit the Library. Membership is without direct charge. Internet service is available to the general public during regular hours.

Road Restrictions

A Road Restriction by-law has been passed and will be enforced at the beginning of each Spring during thaw. Please listen to CKDM (730 AM Radio) to hear the details.
The TURTLE RIVER BRIDGE now has a year-round 20 tonne load limit

Snow Blocked Road Policy

The municipality will open snow blocked roads for any ratepayer if there is a demonstrated need. They will be given the plow rent-ree for one hour. Any time after that they will be charged at the regular rate. If a special trip is required the person requesting the plow must pay the travelling cost from the municipal shed to the road to be opened.
Grader Rate $ 100.00 / hour
Snowplow Rate$ 100.00 / hour
Rural Municipality of Ochre River   206 MacKenzie Avenue   Box 40   Ochre River Manitoba   R0L 1K0   (204)733-2423