April 24, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 2, 2023

Webinar - How to Navigate Rising Energy Costs

May 12, 2023

MuniCast Release - Season 4, Episode 5: Building Connections with SaskTel

July 6-7, 2023

33rd Annual SUMA Golf Tournament hosted by the Town of St. Walburg

August 17-18, 2023

SUMA Mayors Summit

See all upcoming events.

HELP IMPROVE CONVENTION BY SHARING YOUR FEEDBACK

Did you attend the 2023 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow from April 16-19? If yes, we would like to know what you thought. Take a few minutes to complete the SUMA 2023 Convention Delegate Survey. By filling out this survey, you will be entered to win a prize!

Thank you in advance for taking the time to help us improve future conventions

Take the Convention Delegate Survey

Time is Running out to Apply for Targeted Sector Support Funding

There is only one week left to apply for project funding under the newest intake of the Targeted Sector Support (TSS) Initiative. Applications are being accepted until May 1.

The TSS Initiative provides cost-shared grants of up to 75 per cent of eligible project costs to the maximum of $100,000. Projects are funded under one of four streams:

dispute resolution and relationship building
capacity building
regional co-operation
municipal transition

This is the fifth intake under the initiative, which is funded through the Municipal Revenue Sharing Program.

Read the TSS Application Guide

Submit a TSS application

Learn How to Navigate Rising Energy Costs in the next SUMA Webinar

What are the benefits of third party natural gas supply?

On May 2, in the webinar How to Navigate Rising Energy Costs, Tradition Energy will discuss how to simplify the natural gas purchasing process, the savings opportunities, and increased budget certainty. Tradition Energy is a Kinetic GPO approved supplier.

New Packaging and Paper Regulations

in Saskatchewan

On March 31, The Household Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Regulations, 2023 came into effect.

The new regulations are designed to benefit producers, municipalities, residents, the economy, and the environment, and help ensure the long-term sustainability of the program.

Key changes include:

Transitioning to a program fully funded and operated by producers through a phased-in approach;
Changing business exemptions and clarifying which businesses in the supply chain hold the responsibilities of a producer;
Expanding and clarifying the types of packaging and products included in the program;
Improving compliance enforcement;
Defining the waste management hierarchy and establishing requirements for material-specific recycling and diversion targets; and
Establishing a requirement for a program review every five years.

Based on feedback, the ministry did not include the following in the regulations: the collection of single-use products; requiring all businesses to register and provide evidence of meeting exemption criteria; requiring collection from public spaces and schools; and requiring non-financial audits of reported program data.

Read the regulations

Tourism Saskatchewan's Tourism Diversification Program Accepting Applications

Tourism Saskatchewan’s Tourism Diversification Program is accepting applications from now until May 16. The program helps established operators and Indigenous organizations/communities to diversify and expand product offerings, and be more resilient during challenging times.

Three streams of funding are available:

New Market(s) – attracts new markets for currently operating tourism business infrastructure
Seasonal Usage Expansion – assists businesses with expanding seasonal usage of both current and new tourism infrastructure
New Experiential Product Development – assists in the creation of new experiential product(s) for established tourism businesses

Program information and FAQs are available at Business.TourismSaskatchewan.com.

Hit the Greens at the SUMA Golf Tournament in St. Walburg

The mayor and council of the Town of St. Walburg are excited to host the 33rd Annual SUMA Golf Tournament on July 6 and 7.

On July 6, enjoy a fun filled day including a community BBQ in Centennial Park. Fill in the St. Walburg Chamber Passport, hitch a ride to the Imhoff Gallery and Museum, see traditional dancers from Thunderchild First Nation, enjoy an Authentic German-Style meal provided by The Farmhouse Inn, be entertained by local family band Sister Grace, and ‘smash the glass’ on the driving range.

On July 7, enjoy a buffet breakfast provided by Route 26 Coffee House before the shot-gun start at 9:00 a.m. A steak supper begins at 3:00 p.m. with door prizes and trophy presentation to follow.

For more information and to register visit: http://stwalburg.ca/golf-2/

Free Online Training with the Saskatchewan Safety Council

Safety training doesn't have to cost your municipality money. The Saskatchewan Safety Council offers a number of free online training courses, from fall protection and ground disturbance to hearing protection and safe trailering.

All of the programs are specifically designed by industry safety experts to address the most common injuries in workers.

Learn more.

CONVENTION 2023

Congratulations to our Saskatchewan Municipal Award (SMA) Winners

The annual SUMA convention is a chance to share ideas. It's also a time to recognize the work being done in our hometowns. On April 18, at Convention 2023, winning urban governments received their Saskatchewan Municipal Awards. Winners from Saskatchewan's rural municipalities received their awards in March at the SARM Convention.

1st Place:

Solar Power for New Infrastructure

Town of Lumsden

Initiated a solar power project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at four new municipal facilities and contribute to the

long-term sustainability of the community.

2nd Place:

Biggar Revitalization Project

Town of Biggar

Developed a four-phase plan, with community input and partnerships, to revitalize Biggar’s Main Street.

3rd Place:

Women in Government Program

RM of Edenwold No. 158

Adopted a program to attract and encourage women to run for municipal council.

Regional Cooperation Award:

P4G Planning District

Cities of Martensville, Saskatoon, and Warman, RM of Corman Park, and

Town of Osler

Established a partnership to ensure a coordinated approach to regional planning and servicing, preparing the region for growth and economic prosperity.

Award winner videos are now available on the SMA website.

Watch the videos