Sponsors

Kinetic GPO Convention 2024 (Municipal Marketplace tradeshow), Convention 2023

Kinetic GPO is a Canadian based group purchasing organization (GPO) dedicated to advancing group purchasing for Saskatchewan municipalities and for members across Canada. By leveraging Kinetic GPO’s national buying power, compliant competitions, and knowledge of industry best practices, the team at Kinetic GPO does all the heavy lifting when it comes to procurement, so members can focus their resources on more strategic spends. There is no charge to become a Kinetic GPO member, no volume commitments and membership is not an exclusive agreement. For more information on membership or programs, please reach out to membership@kineticgpo.ca or 306-525-4393

SaskWater Convention 2024 (Keynote, Small Community Support Initiative), Sector Meetings 2024, Convention 2023, 

As Saskatchewan’s commercial Crown water utility, SaskWater partners with communities, First Nations and industry to provide safe and reliable water and wastewater services. Delivered by knowledgeable, certified operators backed by a diverse team of experts, our services ensure peak performance from your water supply system. We are committed to partnering with our customers and supporting their needs as they continue to grow and thrive. www.saskwater.com

Brownlee LLP Convention 2024 (MC), Convention 2023

Serving as municipal legal counsel for more than 85 years, Brownlee LLP has a deep understanding of the unique challenges municipalities face. Our dedicated teams of lawyers are focused on specific areas of municipal law that includes governance and authority, employment and labour, privacy and access to information, utilities, planning and development, taxation, and litigation, among many more.

A proud supporter of SUMA and a CentralSource exclusive partner of choice, Brownlee provides SUMA members with a discount on legal fees and access to briefly discuss legal issues at no cost via our Municipal Helpline at 1-800-661-9069. Learn more at BrownleeLaw.com.

KGS Group Convention 2023

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. Dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management, our highly experienced team of engineers, scientists and technologists provide a complete range of engineering services. Our municipal team works with cities, towns, municipalities, First Nation communities, parks, land developers, property owners, and private industry to provide innovative solutions for every project. And we care enough to do it right. www.kgsgroup.com

MuniCode Services Convention 2024 (President's Gala centrepieces), Convention 2023

With over 30 years of direct involvement in building and fire code plan reviews and inspections for municipalities, provincial Building Standards and the Fire Commissioner’s Office, MuniCode Services Ltd. provides building and fire code consulting services.

The Company plan review and inspection services to building owners, contractors, designers, municipal, provincial, and federal governments. MuniCode Services serves customers in Canada. https://www.municodeservices.com/

SUCCESS Office Systems Convention 2023

SUCCESS Office Systems is a Saskatchewan owned and operated corporation registered in Saskatchewan. We are actively engaged in the business of providing quality office equipment and technical service to businesses and organizations of all sizes.

SUMAssure Convention 2024 (Official Opening Sponsor, Small Community Support, Education Session), SUMA Webinar Program, Convention 2023

SUMAssure is your trusted insurance and risk solutions partner, providing exceptional municipal expertise, service, and support to members in the areas of property and liability insurance. SUMAssure is owned and governed by participating municipal members. Our 248 members are made up exclusively of Saskatchewan cities, towns, villages, resort villages, northern communities, and municipal related entities. To learn more about SUMAssure, visit www.sumassure.ca or contact Tania Wendling, Chief Executive Office at 306-525-4379 or ceo@sumassure.ca.

SaskTel Convention 2024 (Convention App), MuniCast Podcast, Convention 2023

Sasktel is the leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) provider in Saskatchewan, with approximately $1.3 billion in annual revenue and over 1.4 million customer connections, including more than 647,000 wireless accesses, 273,000 wireline network accesses, 293,000 internet and data accesses, 110,000 maxTV service subscribers, and 78,000 security monitoring customers. 

SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries offer a wide range of ICT products and services including competitive voice, data and Internet services, wireless data services, maxTV services, data centre services, cloud-based services, security monitoring services, advertising services, and international software and consulting services. SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have a workforce of approximately 3,300 full-time equivalent employees (FTEs). Visit SaskTel at www.sasktel.com.

Nelson Granite Convention 2024 (Refreshment Breaks in ITC/Queensbury), Convention 2023

As Canada’s largest granite quarrier and memorial manufacturer, Nelson Granite is the leading supplier of columbariums and benches to municipalities across the country. Our fifth-generation, family-owned and operated business takes quality and customer service to the highest standard. Columbariums are an essential service in every cemetery as cremation rates surpass 75% in most areas. Ask us about our SUMA show special and see what Nelson Granite has to offer. www.nelsongranite.com

SaskPower Convention 2024 (Delegate Lunch); Convention 2023

Established in 1929, SaskPower is Saskatchewan’s leading power supplier. They support Saskatchewan’s growth and work to enhance quality of life for their over half a million customers. SaskPower generates power using a variety of sources, and operates one of Canada’s largest grids. They are also connected to the grids in Manitoba, Alberta, and North Dakota. www.saskpower.com/

Walker Projects Convention 2024 (Delegate Bags); Convention 2023

Walker Projects, a division of MBC Group, specializes in civil, structural, environmental and project management services. Our Civil team has incredible experience in the development of subdivisions, delivering water treatment facilities or wastewater management and assisting in the development of robust Asset Management policies and practices. Our Structural team not only deliver building design but provide cost analysis, structural assessments, and insurance risk and loss support. www.mbc-group.ca

SaskEnergy Convention 2024 (floor decals), Convention 2023

SaskEnergy delivers safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to homes, businesses and industry throughout Saskatchewan. Our 71,000-kilometre distribution system serves 93% of Saskatchewan communities and over 400,000 customers. SaskEnergy is committed to sustainability by strengthening relationships with customers, communities and Indigenous groups while also providing an inclusive, safe working environment for our employees. www.saskenergy.ca/

Lydale Convention 2024 (Education session), Convention 2023

We are a full-service restoration contractor operating since 1978, specializing in complete clean-up and reconstruction of property damaged from wind, water and/or fire.  Out ability to manage disasters and emergency situations in a professional and timely manner is why homeowners, commercial business owners, insurance professionals, and property managers rely on our services 24/2.  Our 45 years of experience servicing both residential and commercial properties equips us to handle any size loss.  We minimize disruption to ensure the property gets back to normal as quickly and efficiently as possible.  www.lydale.com

Associated Engineering Convention 2023

With over 75 years of history, Associated Engineering has a proven track record of delivering cost effective, sustainable solutions to clients. We offer services in the transportation, water, infrastructure, environmental, energy, buildings, and asset management sectors. With over 150 staff in 3 offices in Saskatchewan, including planners, engineers, environmental scientists, landscape architects, and technologists, we provide clients with the benefits of a full-service team. As a Canadian employee-owned consulting firm, Associated is committed to client service and successful project delivery on every assignment we undertake. www.ae.ca

Xylem Convention 2024 (Breakfast); Convention 2023

Xylem is a leading water technology company committed to "solving water" by creating innovative and smart technology solutions to meet the world's water, wastewater and energy needs.

​In a world of ever-growing challenges, Xylem delivers innovative water technology solutions throughout the cycle of water. Our technological strength across the life cycle of water is second-to-none. From collection and distribution to reuse and return to nature, our highly efficient water technologies, industrial pumps and application solutions not only use less energy and reduce life-cycle costs, but also promote sustainability.  www.xylem.com/en-ca/

Shaw Convention 2023

Shaw is a leading Canadian connectivity company. Our mission is to brighten the future for Canadians with industry-leading Internet, Mobile, Television, Satellite, and Business connectivity solutions. Our engaged team of employees delivers this through excellent customer service, improving the lives of our customers and communities. www.shaw.ca

NWMO Convention 2024 (Dialogue with SUMA, Delegate Bag Insert), Convention 2023

Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada's intermediate and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders that are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. 

STARS Convention 2023

STARS is a non-profit, charitable air ambulance organization that provides critical care to both urban and rural people when they need it most. We believe that where you live, work, play or travel shouldn’t impact your chance of survival. Since 1985, we’ve carried out more than 45,000 missions across Western Canada, and in our last fiscal year, we carried out 1144 missions across Saskatchewan alone.  

STARS was built by the community for the community, and it’s the support of our community that will keep STARS fighting for the lives of patients for decades to come. stars.ca

TC Energy Convention 2024 (Education Session), Convention 2023

We’re a team of 7,000+ energy problem solvers working to move, generate and store the energy North America relies on. Today, we’re taking action to make that energy more sustainable and more secure. We’re innovating and modernizing to reduce emissions from our business. And, we’re delivering new energy solutions – from natural gas and renewables to carbon capture and hydrogen – to help other businesses and industries decarbonize too.

MLT Aikins Convention 2023

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 280 lawyers with a deep commitment to Western Canada and an understanding of this market’s unique legal and business landscapes. Based out of 6 key centres across the 4 western provinces, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. One of the 13 largest law firms in Canada, MLT Aikins has the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients

Catteral & Wright Consulting Engineers Convention 2024 (Delegate Draw); Convention 2023

Catterall & Wright has a long-standing relationship with Saskatchewan and its communities.  Established in 1965, we continue to offer professional municipal engineering services from our Saskatoon office to municipalities throughout Saskatchewan. 

We help communities plan, build, grow, solve problems, and improve ageing infrastructure with our practical design approach and personal attention from a team who cares.  Our project managers and designers will be with you from start to finish with any project.

CanadaLife Convention 2024 (Education Session); Convention 2023

For more than 175 years Canada Life has been providing a wide range of insurance and wealth management products to individuals, families and employers from coast to coast.  At Canada Life, we’re focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-beings of Canadians.  Our customers across Canada trust us to provide for their financial security needs and to deliver on the promises we make. We put customers and communities at the centre of what we do.

MPE, A Division of Englobe Convention 2024 (Refreshment Breaks in ITC), Convention 2023

MPE, a division of Englobe is a professional engineering consulting firm with offices located in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, and British Columbia. Established in 1983, MPE offers a full-service, multi-disciplinary engineering team in the municipal, water resources and building services sectors. This allows our clients to benefit from the flexibility and efficiency of a complete in-house engineering firm.

CN Convention 2023

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 18,600-mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

Saskatchewan MESC Convention 2023

The Saskatchewan Municipal Employees Steering Committee (MESC) represents over 5,000 CUPE members in over 30 municipal locals across the province. CUPE is the largest union representing municipal workers in the province. CUPE local unions in the municipal sector affiliate to the Sask MESC to coordinate information-sharing and activities across the municipal sector.

The SK MESC is affiliated with CUPE Saskatchewan and CUPE National.

Premier Fire and Flood Restoration  Convention 2023

100% Canadian owned and operated, we will provide the best in restoration services. From project inception to completion, our highly trained staff will restore your facility to its pre-loss condition with as minimal interruption as possible. All you need to do is make the first call, and we’ll take care of the rest.

SAL Engineering Ltd.   Convention 2024 (Awards Program), Convention 2023

SAL Engineering Ltd. is an award-winning local firm serving clients throughout Saskatchewan since 1980. We are authorized to provide professional services in Municipal Engineering and Project Management. We are a close-knit organization, where collaboration and innovation are encouraged. What sets us apart? It’s simple, our people. Experienced, talented, curious, and creative, our people bring added value to every client we serve.SAL Engineering Ltd. is an award-winning local firm serving clients throughout Saskatchewan since 1980. We are authorized to provide professional services in Municipal Engineering and Project Management. We are a close-knit organization, where collaboration and innovation are encouraged. What sets us apart? It’s simple, our people. Experienced, talented, curious, and creative, our people bring added value to every client we serve.

Telus Health Convention 2023

TELUS Health is a global healthcare leader serving people in more than 160 countries. We deliver both digital innovation and clinical services to improve total physical, mental and financial health and wellness across the full spectrum of primary and preventative care.  For more information please visit telushealth.com

Discover Saskatoon Convention 2023

Discover Saskatoon is a membership-based, non-profit visitor and convention bureau, marketing Saskatoon and the region as a destination of choice for leisure and business travel.  Services include convention and events attraction, sport event attraction, media relations, and membership services advocacy.  Discover Saskatoon is one of only a handful of internationally accredited Destination Marketing Organizations in Canada. Saskatoon as a destination through digital channels, print collateral and, accommodation information, and providing information on Saskatoon attractions.

Regina Hotel Association Convention 2024 (Key Cards)

The Regina Hotel Association (RHA) is the voice of Regina’s hotel industry, representing 85% of our city’s hotel guest rooms.  As an association of hotels, the RHA enables competing hotels to work together on issues of public policy and build business through a collective Destination Marketing Program – an investment fund that aims to strengthen Regina as a sport and business event destination.  www.stayinregina.com 

FlexNetworks Convention 2024 (Welcome Reception)

Fast-growing and forward-thinking, FlexNetworks is a Canadian born company that owns, manages, and operates extensive fibre-optic networks, while offering the ultimate in connectivity since 2012. Focused on expanding coverage in regions of central and western Canada to meet current and future needs, we’re committed to bringing more choice and better service. Underneath it all lies our ongoing commitment to advance the country’s fibre-optic infrastructure, improve the opportunities for economic growth, and invest in tomorrow.  www.flexnetworks.ca 

Success Office Systems Convention 2024 (Registration System)

SUCCESS Office Systems is a Saskatchewan owned and operated corporation registered in Saskatchewan. We are actively engaged in the business of providing quality office equipment and technical service to businesses and organizations of all sizes. 

Municipal Utilities Convention 2024 (Agenda Card)

Proudly servicing Saskatchewan for over 45 years as leading Water and WasteWater Infrastructure Consultants and Maintenance Specialists. We continue to provide Scheduled and Emergency Construction and Maintenance services along with Asset Management services for Water and Wastewater requirements for Saskatchewan urban municipalities of all sizes. 

LB Strategies Convention 2024 (Dialogue with SUMA)

LB Strategies is your pilot to navigating the complex and ever-evolving external affairs landscape. Creating personalized strategies that enable municipalities and their issues become a priority with decision-makers; we are not your typical "GR", “PR” or "Comms" firm. Instead, we are dedicated partners in change management, problem-solving, and creating opportunities and partnerships. We help you navigate complexities and achieve positive results. Contact us today to see how your project can become a priority too! 

Government Frameworks Convention 2024 (President's Gala)

Government Frameworks is an integrated governance platform merging Planning, Process, Automation, Records Management, and Reporting solutions to bridge data, action, and strategy for local governments worldwide. Our leading product, FARMER, is a cloud-based governance toolkit that simplifies administration, prioritizes good governance, and ensures compliance, so municipalities can thrive in a digital era and excel in their mission of community service. FARMER reflects our commitment to addressing the diverse needs of local governments by aligning strategic goals, automating workflows, enhancing data security, and facilitating superior community service delivery.

Herauf Modular Solutions Convention 2024 (Main Plenary Education Session)

Herauf Development Corp. (HDC) specializes in land and site development, including services in master-planned communities from subdivisions to individual lots, industrial business parks, and mixed-use retail development.  

Herauf Modular Solutions (HMS), provides cutting-edge modular construction, in a factory-controlled warehouse.  Clients have the option to include a built-in steel skid foundation, allowing for portable options in single units. 

Modular technology delivers solutions to rapid housing initiatives with minimized environmental impact.  Our solutions address critical housing challenges, from single units to innovative multi-stack construction.  We deliver high-quality and sustainable, residential and commercial units quickly and efficiently in urban and rural communities in Canada

Aon Convention 2024 (Education Session); Convention 2023

Aon is in the business of better decisions. Aon is a commercial risk consultant that exists to shape decisions for the better – to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.   Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business.