$700,000 for Community Airports
May 9, 2013
SUMA has long advocated for sustainable funding for community airports. In 2010, the SUMA Board of Directors endorsed a policy advocating for additional
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SUMA has long advocated for sustainable funding for community airports. In 2010, the SUMA Board of Directors endorsed a policy advocating for additional
Read MoreThe first-ever Municipal Infrastructure Conference in Saskatchewan was hosted by the City of Humboldt last month. The conference focussed specifically
Read MoreAs of last week, more than $1.6 million has been set aside through the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program. More than 300 clients will receive funding
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRC) and the Ministry of Environment are beginning a new partnership. Together, they will create a province-wide
Read MoreAfter hearing concerns about the proposed Environmental Code at the SUMA and SARM conventions, the Ministry of Environment created some documents to help
Read MoreThe provincial government has extended funding for the Municipal Recycling Bridge Funding Program for paper and cardboard into the 2013-14 year. The new
Read MoreAs part of their efforts to remove and recycle all scrap tires in Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Scrap Tire Corporation (SSTC) has introduced the Return
Read MoreToday, the government of Saskatchewan confirmed it will help Saskatchewan residents facing the threat of flooding through the 2013 Emergency Flood Damage
Read MoreSUMA is partnered with Municipal World to offer a 12-month subscription at a discount of 42 per cent off the full price subscription fee.
Urban governments in Saskatchewan are pleased with the provincial government’s continued support for our cities, towns and villages in their efforts
Read MoreThanks to an increase in revenue received through the provincial sales tax (PST), municipalities will see the highest revenue sharing totals yet in 2013-14.
Read MoreThis Friday, the SUMA Board of Directors will meet for the first time since the new Board has been in place. The Board now includes:
President: Mayor
Today, Premier Wall announced that the overal amount of education property tax levied in Saskatchewan will remain steady in 2013. This means that the
Read MoreAccording to the Conference Board of Canada, Saskatoon and Regina will be the fastest growing metropolitan growth, not just in Saskatchewan, but across
Read MoreAt the SUMA convention this year, delegates had the chance to provide feedback to Board members on the proposal to increase membership fees to create
Read MoreSUMAssure, Saskatchewan's first home-grown insurance reciprocal, provides benefits to subscribers on top of the low premiums. Risk management information
Read MoreThe Ministry of Environment announced today that the Multi-Material Recycling Program (MMRP) regulations were approved last week. Urban governments have
Read MoreSUMA has platform documents available for all candidates currently running for positions on the SUMA Executive Committee. See the list of candidates and
Read MoreThe Municipal Capacity Development Program (MCDP) has released a new issue of its newsletter, Inter-Connections. The January 2013 issue includes
Read MoreSUMA is pleased to see that the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Saskatchewan has proposed the creation of urban only ridings in the cities
Read MoreSGI presented SUMA, SARM, The Saskatchewan Fire Chiefs Association and The Saskatchewan Volunteer Fire Fighters Association with the 2013 rates for Fire
Read MoreThrough the Community Rink Affordability Grant, the Government of Saskatchewan paid out more than $1.6 million dollars to 387 communities for 554 facilities
Read MoreA new study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the "underinvestment in infrasturucture is not a crisis but a chronic problem in
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) and Communities of Tomorrow have signed a partnership agreement, paving the way for closer collaboration
Read MoreThe Great Canadian Infrastructure Challenge, put on by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), continues. In a recent blog post and new video
Read MoreThe Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is hosting a Housing Outlook Conference for Saskatchewan on February 14, in Regina. You can check
Read MoreThe Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure is accepting application for the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program to eligible airports in southern
Read MoreThe deadline to submit your information for the second payment of the 2012 Municipal Recycling Bridge Funding Program is February 18, 2013. Participants
Read MoreThe Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has created a Gas Tax Fund Calculator to show how federal funding has helped communities across Canada.
Read MoreRegina placed third and Saskatoon came in fifth in the country for economic activity. Yesterday, CIBC released an economic snapshot of 25 Canadian
Read MoreIn the lead-up to the 2013 federal budget, the Department of Finance has launched a nationwide public consultation and is inviting Canadians to submit
Read MoreThe Department of Canadian Heritage is now accepting applications that could financially support your community's summer celebrations. Funding is available
Read MoreThe mayors of Saskatchewan's cities want the province to ensure growth is more than just a buzzword.
The Municipal Leadership Development Program (MLDP) is now accepting registrations for the winter 2013 modules. A listing of dates and locations are available
Read MoreThe Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) launched The Great Canadian Infrastructure Challenge this week. FCM wants to get Canadians more involved
Read MoreSUMA wants our elected officials to be fully informed, and so we send out a handbook after municipal elections. Watch for copies for your municipality
Read MoreYesterday, Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter released the provincial percentages of value used to set property taxes for the 2013 taxation year.
Another issue of the Interconnections newsletter from the Municipal Capacity Development Program (MCDP) is available for your reading pleasure. The latest
Read MoreThe Ministry of Government Relations is leading the development of a Proponent Handbook – Engagement with First Nations and Métis Communities
Read MoreThe federal government announced the recipients of the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). The $46.2 million fund supports, on a cost-shared
Read MoreThe Diamond Jubilee marks the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The Diamond Jubilee
Read MoreSUMA wants to congratulate elected officials across the province, as councils come together anew after last week's elections. We also want to take this
Read MoreOne of SUMA's partner organizations, the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA), needs your input.
SPRA is collecting data on programs available
It’s great week in urban Saskatchewan. Today, citizens of Saskatchewan exercise their democratic rights by voting. The excitement continues tomorrow,
Read MoreYou can now check out the agenda and register for the regional meetings happening next month. Each region has its own agenda, registration form and deadline,
Read MoreFive of the Top 10 Overall Entrepreneurial Cities are in Saskatchewan. Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Lloydminster, and Prince Albert all made the list,
Read MoreSUMA is prepared to build on our partnership with the provincial government to help our province grow. Urban Saskatchewan is where growth is happening,
Read MorePolitical columnist Murray Mandryk devoted his weekend column to talking about Premier Brad Wall's upcoming economic plan, and how the road to stronger
Read MoreThe deadline for resolutions for the 2013 convention is approaching. We encourage you to submit resolutions anytime throughout the year, but for the 2013
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Municipal Asset Management team has put together an upcoming webinar called Getting Ready for Asset Management. Professional engineer
Read MoreToday's editorial in the Leader-Post points out the impact that urban governments have on the daily life of citizens, and urges voters to get to the polls
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) announced a new pilot program called the Capital Rent Subsidy. The program is funded by the provincial and
Read MoreRight before the National Infrastructure Summit kicked off in Regina Monday, Mayor Pat Fiacco was on the Global Morning Show. He discussed the summit,
Read MoreThe Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport has launched the Community Rink Affordability Grant. The grant is a program for Saskatchewan communities to register
Read MoreSaskatchewan municipalities' infrastructure is at risk, according to the first-ever Canadian Infrastructure Report Card. This major new study was
Read MoreRegina Mayor Pat Fiacco appeared on CTV Morning Live Regina yesterday to discuss SUMA and the Partners in Building our Saskatchewan campaign.
Watch Mayor
This Leader-Post article, first in a three-part series, showcases the story of one of Saskatchewan's booming cities, and how growth is affecting
Read MorePremier Brad Wall said in an interview this week that his government should remain open to funding for municipalities over and above the revenue sharing
Read MoreMoose Jaw Mayor Glenn Hagel used his regular column on Discover Moose Jaw to talk about what his city has been able to do thanks to a partnership with
Read MoreThe Lloydminster Source included a letter from Mayor Jeff Mulligan highlighting the projects possible in his city thanks to SUMA's partnership with the
Read MoreThe Estevan Mercury included a letter from Mayor Gary St. Onge highlighting the projects possible in his city thanks to SUMA's partnership with the Government
Read MoreNewsTalk radio host John Gormley used his 60 Seconds with John Gormley segment to praise the Partners in Building our Saskatchewan campaign.
Listen to
Video from the press conference launching the Partners in Building our Saskatchewan campaign is now available on YouTube. You can see the complete conference,
Read MoreThursday's edition of the Lloydminster Source had the Partners in Building Our Saskatchewan Campaign as their cover story.
Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter's inclination might be to run the other way when he's offered a penny (tax) for his thoughts, but that doesn't
Read MoreNewsTalk covered the launch of the Partners in Building Our Saskatchewan campaign launch yesterday in Saskatoon.
"The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities
Saskatchewan is growing as never before. Economic growth has helped our province and we will build on that growth thanks to a strong relationship between
Read MoreThe Public Sector Digest (PSD) for September features an article from SUMA's CEO Laurent Mougeot. PSD is a monthly research publication that
Read MoreThe Government of Saskatchewan expects the 25 Year Saskatchewan Water Security Plan will be announced this fall. In the next step toward putting
Read MoreThe Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Saskatchewan has proposed five urban-only electoral districts - two in Regina and three in Saskatoon.
Read MoreThe latest edition of Interconnections hit inboxes at the end of July. This issue covers topics like communicating and how to do it best, community engagement,
Read MoreSUMA President Allan Earle joined representatives from across the province today at a round table consultation in Regina on developing a federal
Read MoreAs part of the 2012 National Infrastructure Summit happening in Regina September 10-12, IBM is presenting the Morph My City Challenge. The challenge
Read MoreThanks to everyone who participated in the 2012 SUMA Golf Tournament in North Battleford July 12-13. Results and photos are posted on the 2012 Golf Tournament
Read MoreThe federal government announced implementation of new wastewater regulations yesterday, after consultation with communities across Canada. The
Read MoreLast week, Western Economic Diversification Canada announced they will invest more than $46 million in infrastructure for Western Canada. The funds
Read MoreProvincial and territorial ministers responsible for municipal governments had a united message going into last week's meeting in Kananaskis, Alberta:
Read MoreMCDP will be hosting Saskatchewan's first inter-municipal conference on November 28 and 29, 2012 at the Ramada Hotel and Convention Centre in Regina.
Read MoreAt the June SUMA Board Meeting, students from the Policy Shop (a student-managed consulting firm run by the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate Students' Association) presented
Read MoreSix Saskatchewan cities made the ranks for Canada’s Best Places lists, even hitting the top 10 in three of the four lists. Compiled by Moneysense,
Read MorePremier Brad Wall reorganized provincial cabinet on Friday, May 25. Significant changes include:
Earlier this week in Ottawa, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) President Berry Vrbanovic spoke to the Economic Club about how our cities and
Read More"Today’s cabinet shuffle represents an opportunity for SUMA to work with a new group of ministers on priorities that are important to urban
Read MoreToday, the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) and the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) announced a partnership agreement
Read MoreHighways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter announced today 15 airports have been approved for grants through the Community Airport Partnership (CAP)
Read MoreSaskatoon has joined a number of other Canadian cities in giving low-income seniors a break when it comes to municipal taxes.
City council on Monday approved
The provincial urban and rural municipal associations from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba met today in Regina to discuss issues of common interest.
Read MoreAlberta led the country in economic growth in 2011, followed closely by Saskatchewan, Statistics Canada says.
The Canadian economy as a whole expanded
On April 27, the federal Minister for International Trade Ed Fast publicly affirmed the Government of Canada’s commitment to respect FCM’s
Read MoreAs of March 2012 the requirements for voter identification for municipal general elections have changed. All voters are required to provide the proper
Read MoreThe Ministry of Municipal Affairs (Advisory Services) in cooperation with
the Urban Municipal Administrators’ Association of Saskatchewan (UMAAS)
The town of La Ronge has disagreed with the latest data from Census Canada, and has appealed to have the count redone.
That means workers will be out
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Saskatchewan, in partnership with Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, presents the 2nd Annual Housing
Read MoreOn Thursday, March 29, 2012, FCM provided a statement responding to the 2012 federal budget on behalf of Canadian municipal governments. The full text
Read More“The 2012-13 provincial budget provides investments for many key urban priorities, despite falling short in the critical area of urban infrastructure,”
Read MoreThe Government of Saskatchewan today announced that urban governments with a population under 5,000 will see an eight per cent increase to the per capita
Read MoreEnvironment Minister Dustin Duncan announced March 13 that a datacall for MMRP starts this month. This datacall is designed to gather baseline information
Read MoreThe Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (MHI) is once again offering the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) Program to eligible airports
Read MoreSUMA is pleased with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment’s March 12 announcement about the extension of the current Municipal Recycling Bridge
Read MoreRecycling programs in Saskatchewan will receive a total of $1.5 million from the province's Go Green Fund.
"The development of a province-wide paper
Excerpted from the Moose Jaw Times Herald (Carter Haydu)
SUMA has compiled information provided by Statistics Canada pertaining to urban municipalities which participated in the 2011 census, into a comprehensive
Read MoreExcerpted from the Regina Leader Post, February 28, 2012
Plan to attend the Housing & Development Summit April 24-25 at the Ramada Hotel in Regina.
The first day will center around "Painting the
(Excerpted from Yorkton This Week, Feb. 8 edition)
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association annual conference was held last week, and while
(Excerpt of article by Thomas Miller, Lloydminster Source)
At the 107th annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention at the
(Alison Sebastian, Grenfell Sun, February 11, 2012)
Local representatives were among more than 1,000 delegates representing Saskatchewan’s cities,
Census numbers for 2011 were released today. They showed that Saskatchewan's population reflects its growing economy, with a 6.7% overall growth,
Read MoreFollowing a February 8 meeting on changes to Saskatchewan's Environmental Code, the Ministry of Environment has provided a copy of their Powerpoint
Read MoreThe new Interconnections newsletter (January 31, 2012) is now available for download online, by clicking here.
Stories in this issue feature an overview
Delegates who did not submit paper evaluation forms are asked to give us their thoughts on Convention 2012 -- what you liked, what you loved,
Read MoreSeveral key elements of the SUMA 2012 Convention Opening Ceremony are now available online, on SUMA's new Youtube channel, SUMASask.
To watch
The Ministry of Environment is hosting another municipal focus consultation on the Saskatchewan Environmental Code. This event is scheduled from 1 p.m.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (MHI) is offering the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program to eligible airports in southern Saskatchewan.
Read MoreThe handbook for the 2012 SUMA Convention has been uploaded to the SUMA website.
Those wishing to review the event's offerings prior to the
A guide is now available for those municipalities wishing to have public-private partnerships (P3s) for the first time. Published by the Canadian
Read MoreUniversity of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons presented Prince Albert Mayor Jim Scarrow with the University of Regina President's
Read MoreToday municipal leaders are applauding the Government of Canada for launching a new infrastructure planning process that promises to stop the decline
On November 28, Macleans magazine ran a feature on the need for research, innovation and engineering as Canada's municipalities face an infrastructure
Read MoreVisit CBC Canada's special feature "The Big Fix" for information on Canada's crumbling infrastructure and how to fix it.
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Canadian governments have identified infrastructure spending as a priority. But a big gap remains between what the country needs and what the public sector
Read MoreIn St. Anthony, they call the flow from their 23 outfalls "bubbles." That's really just a friendly Newfoundland way of saying raw sewage.
The
Read MoreThe fall regional meeting for East Central region will be held November 30 in Canora.
The agenda will be posted on the SUMA website regional meeting
Denzil was among a handful of communities recognized for national excellence in the 17th edition of the Communities In Bloom National Awards ceremony
Read MoreSUMA is pleased to announce the release of its special Provincial Election edition of The Urban Voice, featuring information on the key urban priorities
Read MoreNominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Saskatchewan Municipal Awards. For more information, see the SMA website at www.municipalawards.ca.
The South East Regional Meeting, to be held Oct. 26 in Stoughton, has been canceled due to lack of enrolment.
Read MoreSUMA's Board of Directors is currently performing a review of the Regional Meeting format and would appreciate members' feedback.
Please take a few brief
Highlights from the September 23-24 SUMA Board meeting have been posted on the website.
Please click here to access the highlight document.
In honour of the 60th anniversary of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Department of Canadian Heritage is making funding available for
Read MoreA recent report by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities underlines the need for municipalities to have a formal role in developing federal immigration
Read MoreThe Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan today announced a combined investment of more than $55 million under a new affordable housing
Read MoreCommunities of Tomorrow (CT) today released a list of the first round of projects by the new Leveraged Municipal Innovation Fund (LMIF), co-funded by
Read MoreREGINA — The Saskatchewan government has outlined an eight-year housing strategy to help potential buyers being pushed out of the market by skyrocketing
Read MoreIn response to the extensive flooding that has occurred across Saskatchewan in the spring and summer of 2011, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and The
Read More(from The Shaunavon Standard July 26, 2011)
The construction and installation of a 100-foot tall wind turbine, which will help power the Crescent Point
FCM´s First Nations – Municipal Community Infrastructure Partnership Program (CIPP) has just released the CIPP Service Agreement Best Practice
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Municipal Affairs is pleased to announce the recipient projects of the Saskatchewan Infrastructure Growth Initiative Recreation Pilot (SIGI-Rec) program
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Communities in Bloom program is managed by the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) with sponsorship from Equinox Industries.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that the Bridge Funding website has been updated.
All the information you need, including the declaration and receipt submission
Once again, SUMA is accepting nominations for the Honorary Membership Award, Meritorious Service Award and Scoop Lewry Award. The deadline for submissions
Read MoreSUMA urges members to consider attending the Spring Regional Meetings in their jurisdiction. The meetings are an opportunity to learn about SUMA's
Read MoreThe following statement was released today by the President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Hans Cunningham, on the appointment of
Read MoreThe dates and locations of the 2011 SUMA Spring Regional Meetings have been finalized as follows:
Recently, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a $1.65 million investment over three years in an innovative redevelopment program for communities
Read MoreSUMA needs your feedback! We are looking to partner with a website development company to offer our members a website program that is simple to use and
Read MoreToday, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) released its federal election platform and launched its election website.
A press release
Recycling programs in Saskatchewan will receive a total of $1.25 million from the province's Go Green Fund until a province-wide Multi-Material Recycling
Overall, the 2011 Provincial Budget received a rating of "Thumbs Up" from SUMA. Click here to download a PDF version of the detailed report
Read MoreOTTAWA – Today´s budget delivered a vital commitment to cities and communities to develop a new, long-term federal infrastructure plan, says
Read MoreThe Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture & Sport recently provided a listing of application-based programs available through TPCS and otehr
Read MoreUPDATE: The deadline for CAP applications has been extended to Friday, April 1.
Municipalities with eligible airports in southern Saskatchewan
During the 8th Annual Culture and Heritage Forum, SaskCulture announced its Municipal Cultural Engagement and Planning grant program. The grant was developed
Read MoreThis is a reminder to all participants in the Bridge Funding Program that all tonnage receipts for paper and cardboard recycled between July 2010 and
Read MoreFrom The Battlefords News-Optimist
By John Cairns, Staff Reporter
Premier Brad Wall made good on his promise to provide revenue sharing equal to a full
SUMA has implemented an electronic feedback form (survey) for delegates to the recent 2011 Convention in Saskatoon.
Your feedback is very valuable to
Welcome to SUMA's 106th Annual Convention: Connecting Voices, Strengthening Communities. The annual convention is an ideal opportunity to meet with those
Read MoreThe close of the City of Regina’s National Infrastructure Summit marks a new era in how governments and industry plan, prepare and manage infrastructure
Read MoreMore than 300 delegates from Canadian municipalities large and small gathered in Regina Wednesday with the aim of building consensus on a long-term plan
Read MoreWith snow blanketing the province this winter after last year's record rains, the province wants to help municipalities prepare for potential spring flooding.
In anticipation of the provincial budget, SUMA has developed its budget priorities outlining the needs of Saskatchewan urban municipalities. To learn
Read MoreThe Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (MHI) is offering the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) Program to eligible airports in southern Saskatchewan.
Read MoreSUMAdvantage is excited to announce the launch of the new logo design! By using the programs through SUMAdvantage members receive discounts on products
Read MoreOrganized by SUMA, SEIMA and RCE Saskatchewan, come and discover the latest in best practices, through EarthCAT, and learn how to work the tools that
Read MoreSUMA office will be closed at noon, Friday, December 24, re-opening Wednesday, December 29, 2010. The office will also be closed on Monday, January 3,
Read MoreCBC News December 2, 2010
The federal government is extending the deadline for the completion of infrastructure projects under its Economic Action Plan
By Angela Hall, The Leader Post
Saskatchewan voters -- whether selecting a mayor or casting a ballot for an MLA -- will soon be required to show identification
If history is any measure of what’s to come, Canada’s municipal leaders have good reason to worry about a possible new round of downloading
Read MoreSaskatchewan municipalities are moving forward as nine regional projects, representing 52 municipalities with a total population of 520,000, are the initial
Read MoreGrowth and opportunity. Security and compassion. Keeping your word.
Those are the values of Saskatchewan people and those will be the values of the new
Please be advised that the Southeast Regional Meeting, originally scheduled for October 27, has been changed to November 4 due to inclement weather. The
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SUMA is pleased to announce that Ben Buhler, Mayor of the Town of Osler, has accepted the position of Northwest Region Director. Ben will replace the
Read MoreDon't forget that the fall round of regional meetings is just around the corner! Dates and locations have been finalized, and as the agendas are completed,
Read MoreFinance Minister Jim Flaherty announced today that the federal government will be “fair and reasonable” at the end of March if stimulus projects
Read MoreStatements of Provincial Interest (SPI) identify the key provincial policies for land use and will provide direction to municipalities for orderly and
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Health Minister Don McMorris today announced a new Saskatchewan-based assessment process designed to better recruit more foreign-trained physicians to
Read MoreProvince going ahead with new program
By James Wood, Saskatchewan News Network; Postmedia News September 16, 2010
The Saskatchewan Party government is
Urban housing construction continues to show substantial growth in Saskatchewan, particularly as compared to the rest of the country, according to a report
Read MoreSUMA is looking for experts from towns/villages to be a part of the Saskatchewan Environmental Code Content Committees.
What is the Saskatchewan
It's not too early to get thinking about recognizing long-serving municipal government employees and elected officials through the SUMA Convention
Read MoreNominations are now being sought for the Scoop Lewry Award, to be presented at the 2011 SUMA Convention Awards Program in recognition of outstanding
Read MoreThis is a notice to all municipalities: September is the deadline month for several available grants.
The grants include Building Communities Through
REGINA — Workers were beavering away on improvements to a park in Maple Creek in June when a series of near-biblical storms hit southwestern Saskatchewan,
Read MoreFour municipalities east of Regina -- the towns of Balgonie, White City, Pilot Butte and RM of Edenwold -- have joined forces to share the cost of delivering
Read More“Today’s shuffle represents an opportunity for SUMA to work with a new group of ministers on priorities that are important to urban
Read MorePeople who want to find out about the impacts of climate change in Saskatchewan and information on adaptation actions can visit a new website at www.SaskAdapt.ca.
Premier Brad Wall recently released mandate letters to all of his cabinet ministers outlining the government’s priorities for the next 18 months.
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This year’s spring regional meetings start tomorrow. Regional meetings are an opportunity for members to find out what SUMA has been working
Read MoreSaskatchewan Municipal Awards celebrated another year of excellence and best practices in the municipal sector on May 14th, 2010 at the Ramada Hotel in
Read MoreREGINA — Senator Pamela Wallin said the Saskatchewan Municipal Awards — presented at a luncheon in Regina on Friday — show the special
Read MoreThe SUMA Convention Planning Committee is reviewing the annual convention format and needs the members input. Click here to provide your feedback.
SUMA is pleased to hear that the Ministry of Environment is ready to proceed with the development of a province-wide Multi-Material Recycling Program
Read MoreKPMG released its 2010 Competitive Alternatives Study today that ranks Saskatchewan's four major cities in the top 20 per cent of a 112 city comparison.
On March 25, the Minister of Environment announced that municipal recycling programs will be getting $1.75 million from the province’s Go Green
Read MoreOn February 12, 2010, Canada and the United States signed an agreement that will allow Canadian companies to participate in U.S. infrastructure projects
Read MoreFCM provided a member advisory last week that addressed the fact that federal economic stimulus spending ends on March 31, 2011. Despite many municipal
Read MoreSaskatchewan’s urban municipalities are pleased with Minister Harrison’s announcement today of proposed legislation to implement four year
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Welcome to SUMA's 105th Annual Convention: Building Momentum. The annual convention is an ideal opportunity to meet with those who share a common vision
Read MoreSUMA and FCM continue to encourage municipalities across Canada to donate to established relief organizations and to report their contribution to FCM
Read MoreOn January 14th, SUMA’s Executive met with Premier Brad Wall and Minister Jeremy Harrison to discuss the status of the Municipal Operating Grant.
Read MoreSaskatchewan municipal representatives are very concerned with the government’s comments related to potential cuts to the Municipal Operating Grant
Read MoreSaskatchewan Finance Minister Rod Gantefoer says he may not be able to boost municipal operating grants as much as he had promised in the spring budget.
A couple things to note when you are navigating this site. The SUMA logo at the top left is your 'home' button that will take you to the home page
Read MorePotential users of the province's new public safety radio telecommunications network will see their monthly operating fees and purchase of compatible
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Ministry of Health has updated H1N1 information on its website. The Flu Decision Chart is available to
Read MoreThe Government of Saskatchewan and the municipal sector committed to creating a Municipal Sector Strategic Plan (MSSP) to support cities, communities
Read MoreThe provincial government has introduced the Northern Municipalities Act, 2009, a consistent, strengthened foundation for municipal government which responds
Read MoreMartensville and Meadow Lake officially became Saskatchewan's 14th and 15th cities following municipal elections held last week.
"This is the first
Municipal Affairs Minister Jeremy Harrison highlighted municipal investment, growth and momentum in his mid-term update at the Saskatchewan Association
Congratulations to everyone that was successful in Wednesday's Saskatchewan Civic Elections. SUMA looks forward to working with all municipal leaders
Read MoreAnother 10 projects have been approved for Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program funding in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 97 projects.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Municipal Affairs has sent a package of information directly to municipalities to help them understand and prepare for a possible H1N1
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Municipal Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) Reporting Project is pleased to announce the launch of the Municipal TCA Support Program. This
Read MoreIn an effort to combat illegal drug use and its associated criminal activities in northern Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and
Today, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and the Honourable Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan Minister
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