City explores bylaw to allow backyard chickens in Prince Rupert

Some Salem residents renew push for backyard chickens in town

SALEM, S.D. — The cluck of controversy returned to Salem this week as the idea of allowing backyard chickens was raised during the public comment portion of the town's City Council meeting. Ashley Urrutia, a McCook Central High School graduate who returned to Salem after several years away, presented a detailed proposal seeking to amend the city ordinance that currently prohibits fowl within city limits. Urrutia’s plan calls for strict regulatio…

City explores bylaw to allow backyard chickens in Prince Rupert

Staff directed to assess challenges, considerations, and costs associated with a livestock bylaw