The R.M. of Pipestone Council announced today that for a fith year in a row a $500 grant that will be given per dwelling or family unit, to either ratepayers or tenants, who have maintained residency in the R.M. of Pipestone from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.

 

RM of Pipestone EDO Tanis Chalmers says the municipality has pumped a lot of money back into the region. "Since 2011 the R.M. Council has invested over $1 million back into the hands of residents through this program."

To apply, one application form per dwelling or family unit must be completed by November 16, 2015. To be eligible for this grant, current taxes and debts to the R.M. of Pipestone must be paid.

"The RM uses oil royalty revnue to make the grants" said Chalmers.

Property owners can expect an application form in their post office box by mid-October or a form can be found online at www.rmofpipestone.com after October 1st.

The R.M. of Pipestone Council is advising property owners to contact their tenants to inform them of this program.