Premier Says Revenue Sharing Cuts Possible
As falling oil prices tightens the provincial budget, Premier Brad Wall has gone on record saying that cuts to the Municipal Operating Grant (also known as revenue sharing) are "on the table" for the 2014-15 fiscal year. Read the full article on the Leader-Post website. SUMA will continue to work with the provincial government to remind them of some the tenets of the agreement that we…
Read MoreFree Workshops on Building and Fire Code Requirements for Alternative Family Care Homes
The Building Standards and Licensing Branch of the Ministry of Government Relations is hosting free workshops around the province from January 14-April 22. The workshops will provide information related to the building and fire code requirements for small care homes that accommodate 10 or fewer total occupants. The presentation will include information related to whether occupants in care are…
Read MoreApplications Open for New Building Canada Fund
The Provincial Terrritorial Infrastructure Component (PTIC) of the New Building Canada Fund (NBCF) is now open for applications. There is $240.2 million in matching funding available for municipalities – over 10 years – on projections of national, regional, and local significance. There is a focus on projects that "support economic growth, a clean environment, stronger…
Read MoreResolution Deadline Approaching
The deadline for submitting resolutions for Convention 2015 is coming up quickly! Resolutions need to be sent to SUMA by Friday, November 21. All the details on submitting your resolution are available in the call for resolutions. You may also want to review the new Resolutions Policy and past resolutions as you work on your own resolution.
Read MoreVoluntary Compliance Period for Land Surveys Ending October 4, 2014
Amendments to The Land Survey Regulations, 2014 came into force on June 12, 2014. The amendments require all plans to be: submitted in an electronic format acceptable to the Controller of Surveys using the web-enabled submission tool; accompanied by an AutoCAD file (when necessary, based on plan purpose); and contain at least two georeferenced points (when necessary). The…
Read MoreSUMA President Travelling to Ukraine
SUMA sends safe travel wishes as President Debra Button travels to Kiev, Ukraine this week. As the gender representative for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), President Button is attending a conference hosted by the Association of Ukranian Cities. The Weyburn Review has more details on President Button's trip.
Read MoreSUMA's Second Mayors Summer School a Success
This year's Mayors Summer School wrapped up Tuesday, and Leader-Post reporter wrote a story about the experience. You can check it out in Wednesday's Leader-Post. We've also created a photo album on our Facebook page documenting the action for those who couldn't make it. Thanks to all the mayors who attended!
Read MoreSigns of Economic Growth: Regina and Saskatoon named "star" cities
The executive vice-president of the Business Council of British Columbia has named Regina and Saskatoon among the "stars" of Canadian cities, based on median family incomes across 33 metropolitan areas. Jock Finlayson calls the cities' strong showing reflective of Saskatchewan's "buoyant economy and enviable basket of export-oriented commodity…
Read MoreAnother Increase for Municipal Operating Grant
Thanks to higher PST revenues in the last fiscal year, the pool for the municipal operating grant is going to be $8.3 million bigger in 2015-16. The revenue sharing program is based on one percentage point of the PST. Since it began in 2007, the Saskatchewan-made funding program has made our municipalities the envy of our counterparts across Canada. To find the total for your municipality,…
Read MoreFlooding: Information from the Ministry of Government Relations
The Ministry of Government Relations has provided the following information for municipalities, in light of the recent flooding. Municipalities that require emergency equipment, such as sandbags, water barriers, pumps, or any additional support should contact the Ministry of Government Relation's Emergency Management and Fire Safety branch directly at 306-787-9563. Any private citizens…
Read MoreNominate Your Municipality - Saskatchewan Municipal Awards Now Open
Is your municipality doing something new, innovative, ahead of the curve – maybe even award worthy? Are you working with neighbouring municipalities? Submit a nomination for the eighth annual Saskatchewan Municipal Awards! This is your chance to be recognized in front of your peers at our next convention. For more information on the Saskatchewan Municipal Awards (SMAs), visit their website.…
Read MoreSUMA Board Members Running for FCM Board
Beginning tomorrow, representatives from municipalities across Canada will gather in Niagara Falls, Ontario for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference and Tradeshow. Four members of the SUMA (SUMA) Board of Directors will be running for positions with FCM. Get more details in our media release, and best of luck to them all!
Read More$700,000 for Community Airports
SUMA has long advocated for sustainable funding for community airports. In 2010, the SUMA Board of Directors endorsed a policy advocating for additional funding for airport infrastructure in southern Saskatchewan. The Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program has since received a much-needed boost to continue building links among Saskatchewan and national and international markets. This is…
Read MoreRegional Recreation Collaboration Research
The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) and the SUMA (SUMA) have entered a partnership to collect information on Saskatchewan practices for regional collaboration on recreation services and to develop a guide to help local governments establish regional partnerships. We have contracted independent firm HJ Linnen Associates to conduct the research. This research project has…
Read MoreWe Want Your Feedback!
SUMA members, we want your feedback. Please fill out this quick survey on the partners' program we run during our annual convention. Your responses will help us plan a successful Convention 2015.
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