Good Spirit Acres

Good Spirit Acres is an unincorporated hamlet in the RM of Good Lake. The hamlet is located in Division 2 of the RM, and is represented on the RM council by an elected councillor.

The residents of the hamlet also elect three property owners to a hamlet board. Of the municipal property taxes collected from the residents of the hamlet, 75 per cent is dedicated to public services within the hamlet, including lighting, road maintenance, fire protection, waste disposal and public area maintenance.

The hamlet board meets monthly, and also holds two public meetings annually: an information meeting in spring, and an annual meeting in fall.

For the names and contact information of the division councillor and the hamlet board members, contact the RM office at 306-563-5244.

Hamlet services

Building permits: Building permits are required for any property improvements including additions, decks, sheds and garages. Contact the RM office in Canora for application forms.

Garbage disposal: A transfer site is located within the hamlet for the use of Good Spirit Acres residents. The site is intended for disposal of normal household waste. There are specified areas for dumping grass clippings, tree trimmings, wood and small metal pieces. The site is not for furniture, mattresses, large appliances, major tree removals or construction refuse. These must be taken to the RM of Good Lake dump site, which is open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A fee is charged for dumping at the site.

Recycle bins: Bins are located at the transfer site for paper and cardboard. Information about recyclables is located on each bin.

Postal service: Mailing addresses fall within the Canora postal district. Mailboxes are located on the north side of the Good Spirit Market store. Mail is delivered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There is also a box for outgoing mail.

Septic tank service: Septic tank service is provided by Joe's Sanitation Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information call 306-792-4492.

Community Association

Good Spirit Acres Community Association was organized in 1991. The purpose of the association is to enhance the lifestyle of residents and visitors. It holds fundraising events, solicits donations from local businesses and applies for various grants, with all proceeds used to finance projects and events throughout the year.

The association is led by nine elected representatives who meet monthly. An annual meeting is held in April. Memberships are $10 per household, and may be purchased at the annual meeting, or from any of the elected reps.

Activities sponsored by the association include:

• Maintenance of cross-country ski trails within the hamlet;
• Development and maintenance of Spilchen Meadows, a playground and park in the hamlet that includes picnic tables and shelter, fire pit, skating rink, rollerblading surface, bathrooms and more (photos at right);
• Annual craft sale held on the Sunday closest to Canada Day;
• Community garage sale;
• Spring pancake breakfast held in May;
• Family Fun Day and wiener roast;
• Pot luck suppers;
• Supper fund raisers;
• New Year's banquet and dance;
• Christmas greeting board;
• Shinny tournament in February.

Local businesses

The following businesses are located and operate in Good Spirit Acres:

• Happy's Golf Car Sales and Service: golf cars, and parts and accessories for most makes of carts. Call 306-792-4649.
• Cherewyk Construction: sand, gravel, and tree removal services. Call 306-792-4545.
• Kimo Homes: general construction, owned by Nyle James. Call 306-792-2065.
• Sled Trek: guided snowmobile tours, provided by Barry Bradshaw. Call 306-792-4761.
• Avon: representative Judy James. Call 306-792 2065.
• Joe's Sanitation Service: septic tank service. Call 306-792-4492.