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New Grant Program to Support Youth, Healthy Lifestyles, and Mental Health
Following the Grey Cup Festival, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have launched the Grey Cup Festival Legacy Grant Program. The program is designed to help establish and support projects and programs across the province of Saskatchewan in the areas of youth, healthy lifestyles, and mental health.
Saskatchewan municipalities, Indigenous communities, and registered charitable organizations are all invited to apply for funding, with up to $50,000 available per grant.
The application deadline is February 27.
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$19.7 Million Announced for 25 Infrastructure Projects Across Saskatchewan
Twenty-five infrastructure projects, 14 in Saskatchewan's hometowns, are receiving more than $19.7 million in joint funding from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan.
The funding is through the Green Infrastructure, Community, Culture and Recreation, and the Rural and Northern Communities streams of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
In Estevan, the funding will be used to improve the community's leisure centre. In the Town of Kindersley, the West Central Events Centre will see a complete lifecycle upgrade of its refrigeration plant.
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Enhance Your Governance with SUMA's Upcoming Webinars | |
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Strategy, Data, and Governance
February 22
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Elected officials are chosen by the people to represent public interest. In a way, they are the “board of directors” of a public organization. Many have limited governance experience before taking office. How can elected officials govern more effectively while accomplishing community goals?
In the webinar Strategy, Data, and Governance, explore the dynamics between elected officials and administration, and discover leading practices in strengthening the governance capacity of elected officials.
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Enhancing Communication Skills for Municipal Leaders and Staff
March 7
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Strong communication is the foundation of success in an organization. Effective communication skills build and strengthen relationships which lead to overall employee satisfaction, engagement, innovation, and productivity.
In the Lunch and Learn webinar Enhancing Communication Skills for Municipal Leaders and Staff, discover the key pillars of effective communication and learn how to improve your own communication skills and overcome barriers.
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Nominate Long Serving Members for a Protective Services Medal
The annual deadline for the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal nominations is March 31. Nominations are accepted for members with 25 years of exemplary service as of March 31, 2023.
- Nominations must be received within one year of retirement or departure from an eligible position.
- Nominations must be signed by the heads of eligible agencies or by the chair of government approved agency selection committee.
- For nominations of heads of eligible agencies (Fire Chief, Chief of Police), your mayor, town administrator, or reeve must sign the nomination form.
- For uniformed government workers, the nomination form must be signed by the Deputy Minister.
Have questions? Email honours@gov.sk.ca or call 1-877-427- 5505 or 306-787-7315.
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Consultations on Increasing Access to Health Services
The Government of Saskatchewan is looking at innovative ways to increase patient access to health services and build capacity within the province's health system.
As part of the process, the Ministry of Health will be consulting with stakeholders on enhancing the scope of practice for pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and advanced care paramedics. The consultations will inform any legislative, regulatory, or bylaw amendments that may be needed to allow the health professionals to expand or optimize the services they offer.
Some examples of potential changes include:
- allowing paramedics to stitch minor wounds or cuts rather than transporting to the emergency department;
- allowing nurse practitioners admitting and discharging privileges in hospitals; and
- potential for independent prescribing for pharmacists.
Read more.
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SUMA RFQ for Legal Services
SUMA has posted an RFQ for casual legal services on SaskTenders in a process to create a partnership with a legal firm to provide over-the-phone legal services to member municipalities.
Respondents' questions must be submitted by March 2 and the submission deadline for quotes is March 9.
For more information, please contact Mason Stott, Advocacy Advisor, at 306-525-4321 or at advocacy3@suma.org.
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Capacity Building: Where are You on Your Journey Towards Truth and Reconciliation
Volunteer Canada is hosting an engaging and informative webinar on Truth and Reconciliation. Discover helpful resources and reflect on strategies that could support you to begin or continue your journey towards Truth and Reconciliation.
The webinar is being held on February 15.
Learn more and register.
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Feeling the Pinch of PST on Municipal
Construction Projects
On February 9, representatives from Saskatchewan's cities met virtually for SUMA's City Mayors' Caucus. Discussions included PST on municipal construction projects.
Data gathered by SUMA shows that medium-sized cities in Saskatchewan returned 24-39 per cent of their total Municipal Revenue Sharing grant back to the province in the form of PST on construction projects in 2021. The City of Yorkton paid approximately $1 million in PST on their infrastructure projects, and for the City of Prince Albert, the total was $2.8 million. Through Municipal Revenue Sharing, the cities received $3.2 million and $ 7.1 million, respectively.
SUMA continues to advocate for a PST exemption on municipal construction projects.
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SUMA Advocating for EMS Support in Saskatchewan's Hometowns
As new paramedic positions are being added to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Regina and Saskatoon, SUMA is calling on the provincial government to help municipalities across the province as hometowns struggle with long response times and lack of service.
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Meet the Vendors at the Tradeshow
One of the largest of its kind in Canada, SUMA’s annual tradeshow features booths with products and services that municipalities use each day. Browse the booths at the 2023 Municipal Marketplace presented by Kinetic GPO and connect with exhibitors on April 17 and April 18. There is also an opportunity to tour the booths on April 16 in advance of the official opening as SUMA hosts its first Early Access Reception.
Take a peek at the vendors who have already registered to attend the tradeshow.
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Southeast College Courses and Convention 2023
Based on member feedback, SUMA will not be hosting Southeast College courses during the 2023 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow. In the past, sessions such as fall arrest were held for municipal employees on the Monday and Tuesday of Convention.
If you are interested in having Southeast College courses return to Convention in 2024, please email Stephanie Bourassa at education@suma.org.
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Classifieds
Positions Available:
Positions Available:
Have a position to fill or an item to sell? Submit your ad on our website.
Find the latest listings by visiting the classifieds section of our website, under the Programs and Services tab.
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Grants
Upcoming Deadlines:
For a full listing of grants, check the Grants section of our website under the Resources tab.
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MUNICIPAL UPDATE ADVERTISEMENT | |
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Visit SUMAssure at the Municipal Marketplace this April
SUMAssure is the insurance and risk solutions provider of choice for 241 Saskatchewan communities.
We are a proud sponsor of the SUMA Convention and Tradeshow as well as an exhibitor. Our team of municipal insurance experts will be in attendance at the tradeshow to answer any questions you have. Or just stop by to say hi, pick up a giveaway, and enter our prize draw.
Our team looks forward to connecting with you during the SUMA Convention and Tradeshow.
If you are interested in learning more about how SUMAssure supports Saskatchewan communities, visit sumassure.ca or contact Tania Wendling, Chief Executive Officer at 306-525-4379 or twendling@sumassure.ca.
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