Buffalo Pound Community Councils (BPCC)
The Buffalo Pound Community Councils is group of communities around Buffalo Pound Lake in South Central Saskatchewan who saw a need to create consistency and unity in planning and municipal services for the small lake communities. The BPCC comprises of the Resort Village of North Grove, Resort Village of South Lake, Resort Village of Sun Valley, Hamlet of Parkview, Hamlet of Sand Point, Rural Municipality of Dufferin No. 190, Rural Municipality of Marquis No. 191 and North Shore Estates.
Background
In 2010, the small communities around Buffalo Pound Lake began holding open forums to discuss issues and opportunities, and attending information sessions from a variety of organizations including the RCMP, the of Municipal Affairs Community Planning branch and the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority. The Resort Village of South Lake contacted MCDP in February 2011 expressing an interest in the direction of the inter-municipal group by undertaking a Community Action Plan and developing a Memorandum of Understanding
Vision Statement
The vision for BPCC is to be a group of small communities with a strong united voice striving for growth while maintaining a relaxing lake atmosphere.
Mission Statement
To address common issues and opportunities as a united voice by developing consistent ideas and sharing information for the future accomplishment of community goals and growth potential.