Urban governments have unique expertise - they understand local needs and how to meet them. This expertise gives hometowns an advantage when it comes to adapting to climate change. Saskatchewan's hometowns are working to be leaders in building safe, resilient, and green communities, but need support. In 2018, tSUMA developed a climate change policy advocating for provincial support of municipal efforts. Check out our Climate Change Policy.
The 2018 policy builds on SUMA's Climate Change Adaptation Policy.
Hometown Projects
Saskatchewan hometowns are doing great things. In 2017, Saskatchewan hometowns resolved to show urban municipal leadership in adopting carbon reduction strategies while opposing carbon pricing. And at Convention 2018, members passed two resolutions, one on LED lighting and another on renewable energy production. At the same convention, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe encouraged municipalities to promote initiatives that reduce their carbon footprint. See how Saskatchewan's hometowns are reducing emissions and building resilience. And if your hometown is working on a project, let us know at suma@suma.org.
- Village of Beechy - Municipal lighting/door project to improve energy conservation
- Resort Village of Big Shell - Community hall energy retrofit
- Village of Bladworth - Community hall energy retrofit
- Village of Buchanan - Skating rink lighting upgrade to improve energy conservation
- Northern Village of Buffalo Narrows - Building heating and lighting upgrade
- Village of Ceylon - Water pumphouse retrofit to improve energy conservation
- Town of Cupar - Replace Cupar Memorial Rink heating
- Village of Dubuc - Old office energy retrofit
- Village of Eyebrow - Village office and shop energy retrofit
- Village of Frontier - Upgrade shop for energy efficiency
- Village of Glenavon - Village shop energy efficiency upgrades
- Northern Village of Green Lake - Moving to solar power due to frequent outages
- Village of Hazlet - Wind turbine powering recreational facility
- Village of Kendal - Upgrade village office energy efficiency
- Village of Kincaid - Office energy efficiency upgrade
- Village of Krydor - Rec centre retrofit
- Town of Lumsden - Municipal Solar Energy Program
- Village of Maymont - New furnace at library
- City of North Battleford - Solar lighting helping prevent crime
- Northern Village of Pinehouse - Energy efficient seniors complex
- Village of Plunkett - Office furnace project to improve energy conservation
- Village of Plunkett - Community hall furnace project to improve energy conservation
- Town of Ponteix - Installation of rink solar panel
- City of Prince Albert - Public transit extended service hours
- City of Regina - Turning landfill gas into power
- City of Regina - Railyard Renewal Project
- Town of Rosthern - Build energy-efficient town shop
- Town of Scott - Town hall energy efficiency upgrade
- Village of Shamrock - Shamrock community hall energy efficiency
- City of Saskatoon - Asset management, climate change and sustainability
- City of Saskatoon - Landfill Gas and Power Generation System
- City of Saskatoon - Solar Panel Demonstration Site
- Town of Shellbrook - Recreation Centre energy efficiency upgrade
- City of Swift Current - Upgrade Electrical System to improve energy conservation
- Town of Turtleford - Town office energy efficiency and shop lighting upgrade
- Town of Unity - Installing a low-emissivity ceiling in the hockey rink
- Town of Yellow Grass - Energy efficient lighting and insulation in the town rink
- Village of Zenon Park - Climate Change Local Action Planning Initiative
- Village of Zenon Park, towns of Tisdale and Carrot River - Engaging with residents on environmentally friendly initiatives
The Provincial Strategy
Prairie Resilience: A Made-in-Saskatchewan Climate Change Strategy
Resources
Federal Gas Tax Fund (administered by the Government of Saskatchewan)
Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Climate Innovation Program
Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund
Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Partners for Climate Protection
Government of Canada EcoAction Community Funding Program
Government of Canada Low Carbon Economy Challenge
SaskPower Municipal Ice Rink Program
Water Security Agency Flood Damage Reduction Program
