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The SUMA (SUMA) welcomes the signing of the integrated bilateral agreement between the Province of Saskatchewan and Government of Canada. Today’s agreement will provide more than $896 million in federal funding to support infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan. See more in our full media release.

Municipal leaders from 26 hometowns in northeast Saskatchewan gathered in Melfort October 2 to discuss the matters important to their communities. The topics of asset management, revenue sharing, and other funding dominated the conversation at the Northeast Regional Meeting hosted by the SUMA (SUMA). See more in our full media release.

Municipal leaders from 15 hometowns in central Saskatchewan gathered at Dakota Dunes October 1 to discuss the matters important to their communities. The topics of asset management and policing dominated the conversation at the Central Regional Meeting hosted by the SUMA (SUMA). See more in our full media release.

Municipal leaders from 19 hometowns in east central Saskatchewan gathered in Yorkton September 28 to discuss the matters important to their hometowns. Topics relating to public safety, including policing, dominated the conversation at the East Central Regional Meeting hosted by the SUMA (SUMA). The meeting included a presentation from RCMP Assistant Commissioner, Curtis Zablocki. Read more in…

Municipal leaders from 23 hometowns in southeast Saskatchewan gathered in Kipling September 27 to discuss the matters important to their communities. Topics relating to public safety dominated the conversation at the Southeast Regional Meeting hosted by the SUMA (SUMA). Read more in our full media release. 

Municipal leaders from 19 hometowns in southwest Saskatchewan gathered in Assiniboia September 26 to discuss the matters important to their communities. Topics of asset management and revenue sharing dominated the conversation at the Southwest Regional Meeting hosted by the SUMA (SUMA). Read more in our full media release.

Municipal representatives from Saskatchewan joined fellow leaders from across the country in the County of Annapolis, Nova Scotia, to discuss the goals and objectives of Canada’s municipalities for the year ahead. Read more in our full media release.

Is your hometown looking to promote safety and enhance bylaw compliance? Have you considered a Community Safety Officer (CSO)? CSOs are municipal employees who carry out high priority, low risk enforcement of bylaws and select provincial statutes. A CSO can provide a uniformed presence in your hometown, liaise with schools and community groups, and support local policing agencies. The next…

More than $53.9 million in joint federal-provincial funding has been announced for 46 projects designed to improve water quality and enhance local roads in Saskatchewan. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Government Relations Minister Warren Kaeding made the funding announcement today. The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, through the…

In its 2018-19 Operational Plan, the Ministry of Environment committed to implementing a solid waste management strategy in collaboration with the solid waste advisory committee, partners, and stakeholders. The Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee was established in the summer of 2018. The committee is tasked with leading development and implementation of a public consultation plan with a…

Elected officials from 30 Saskatchewan municipalities have headed back to school. From August 12-14, the municipal leaders were at the University of Regina filling their tool kits with new skills, knowledge, and confidence as they built networks with their peers around the province. This educational experience, tailored to the province’s municipal leaders, is hosted by the SUMA (SUMA).…

There's new help available to hometowns with long-term flood mitigation projects. The provincial government's new Flood Damage Reduction Program is designed to help municipalities in their proactive planning to address emergencies before they arise. A total of $1.5 million in funding is available this year through the program. Project proposals are being accepted in four…

Thank you to the Town of Hudson Bay for hosting the 30th Annual SUMA Golf Tournament! It was another great golf tournament starting on Thursday, July 12 with dinner and comedian Tom Liske. Friday morning started with breakfast, followed by 47 golfers teeing off at the Hudson Bay Golf Club. This year there was a tie for first place, and the winners were decided in a chipping challenge.…

Saskatchewan’s local leaders now have a Municipal Peer Network to help them resolve conflict or complex issues. The new network connects municipal administrators and elected officials with highly-experienced peers, who can provide guidance, coaching, and advice to help resolve issues locally, use best governance practices, better understand their roles and responsibilities, along with…

More than 100 representatives from Saskatchewan towns, villages, resort villages, and northern municipalities met in Regina today for the SUMA (SUMA) sector meeting. See more in our full media release.