Resolutions

Whereas a consistent and dependable electrical power service is critical to northern communities and their residents both safety and public health; and

Whereas in emergency situations in Northern Saskatchewan are complicated because of very limited power grid to lines to the northern communities; and

Whereas wooden power poles are at risk of burning during forest fires;

Therefore be it resolved that the SUMA advocate with the Government of Saskatchewan and SaskPower to upgrade power poles to steel in northern Saskatchewan, beginning with Tracey Road to Air Ronge, La Ronge, and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.