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Don't Miss Tomorrow's Good Governance Webinar
Poor communication and lack of teamwork often boil down to poor governance. Join SUMA tomorrow from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. for the webinar Maintaining Healthy Communities Through a Cohesive Council.
Based on the models developed by New York Times best selling author Patrick Lencioni, this webinar will provide an overview of:
- Avoiding the obstacles to high performance that all teams face
- Increasing levels of trust within the team
- Increasing transparency and constructive debate
- Increasing clarity around goals and desired team behaviours
- Understanding the four disciplines that support a healthy culture
This is the second webinar in our 2022 Good Governance webinar series.
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Last Chance to Apply for ICIP Community, Culture, and Recreation Funding
The deadline to submit applications for community, culture and recreation project funding under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) is fast approaching, with applications being accepted until May 10.
This application intake is the second phase in the Government of Saskatchewan's two-phase process for community, culture, and recreation projects under ICIP. The province announced the two phase process last fall. Phase 1, which accepted applications for "shovel-ready projects", closed in January. Phase 2 is the intake for complex projects that required more time to complete applications.
To learn more about eligibility requirements and to begin the online application process, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/ICIP.
This is the last chance to apply for community, culture, and recreation project funding under ICIP in Saskatchewan. Future ICIP intakes will focus on other types of infrastructure.
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Fire Service Minimum Standard Guidelines Launching
Next Month
In May 2022, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) will be launching the Fire Service Minimum Standard Guidelines. This non-mandatory program is focused on making firefighting safer in Saskatchewan as it provides three standardized levels of service, based on training and equipment capacities.
The new guidelines will help departments and associations ensure they continue to respond to fire events based on their communities’ specific needs. The first phase includes a 16-month assessment and declaration phase, which will require coordination between municipal elected officials and their fire service to determine the appropriate service level for their community.
The SPSA will be sending letters to council and fire chiefs in early May, officially announcing the start of this program. SUMA will organize a webinar in June to provide you with an opportunity to ask questions of the SPSA.
More information on the Minimum Standard Guidelines will be available in early May on saskpublicsafety.ca.
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SGI Providing $5.6 Million To Volunteer Firefighter Departments For
Training and Equipment
SGI is investing $5.6 million in a new program that will train and equip volunteer firefighters who respond to vehicle collisions on Saskatchewan roads.
The first of its kind in Canada, the program's objectives are:
- To fund the delivery of training courses that allow volunteer firefighters to meet minimum standards for auto extrication; and
- Purchasing tools and equipment that support that training.
The fund will be managed and distributed by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), who will consult with SGI, the Provincial Standards Training Committee, fire service stakeholders, and other Government of Saskatchewan ministries during program development.
The SPSA will work with the Saskatchewan Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs, and other stakeholders to develop auto extrication training standards and establish a fair and equitable process for purchasing tools and equipment.
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Municipal Revenue Sharing Allocations for 2022-23
Are Your 2021 Census
Numbers Correct?
In 2022-23, the Government of Saskatchewan is distributing $262 million to municipalities in Municipal Revenue Sharing. Of that $262 million, $125.769 million or 47.9 per cent is allocated to the cities, $42.535 million or 16.2 per cent to towns, villages and resort villages, $74.831 million or 28.5 per cent to rural municipalities, and $19.430 million or 7.4 per cent to northern communities.
The 2021 census numbers were used to calculate the 2022-23 Municipal Revenue Sharing grants. If you think there is an error in your municipality's 2021 census numbers, you are encouraged to contact Statistics Canada.
According to Statistics Canada, the deadline to submit a request for formal review is December 31, 2022. The results of any formal reviews will be used for future years' Municipal Revenue Sharing calculations (2023-24 and on).
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WCB Releases 2021
Workplace Injury Statistics
The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has released its injury statistics, announcing that workplace injury rates increased in 2021. The workplace total injury rate for 2021 was 4.56 per 100 workers, a two per cent increase from 2020. However, from 2009 to 2021, the WCB’s total injury rate decreased by 51.1 per cent.
In 2021, the Time Loss injury rate increased to 2.03 per 100 workers, an increase of 14 per cent from the 2020 rate. One of the major factors that contributed to the Time Loss injury rate increase was the number of COVID-19 claims that impacted the rate in 2020 and 2021. Without COVID-19 claims, the Time Loss injury rate would have been 1.78 per 100 workers in 2021 (compared to 2.03 per 100 workers with COVID-19 claims) and 1.70 per 100 workers in 2020 (compared to 1.78 per 100 workers with COVID-19 claims). In 2021, the WCB accepted 1,035 compensation claims related to COVID-19, compared to 347 in 2020.
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Take the Waterworks and Sewage Works Red Tape
Review Survey
The Water Security Agency is looking for feedback on The Waterworks and Sewage Works Regulations and The Environmental Management and Protection (Saskatchewan Environmental Code Adoption) Regulations with respect to the Watermain and Sewage Main Chapters.
Participation in the survey is voluntary and responses are confidential.
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New Education Property Tax
Mill Rates
As part of the 2022-23 provincial budget, the Government of Saskatchewan introduced new Education Property Tax (EPT) mill rates.
The 2022 Education Property Tax mill rates per property class are as follows:
Agricultural - 1.42
Residential - 4.54
Commercial/Industrial - 6.86
Resource - 9.88
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Last Chance to Provide Your Convention Feedback
Do you have feedback you would like to share about the 2022 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow? If so, be sure to take the 2022 Convention Evaluation before it closes this Friday at 4:00 p.m.
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.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
Each year, Convention is made possible by generous sponsors. Thank you to all the sponsors who made the 2022 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow possible.
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Eligibility for Fourth Dose Booster Expanded
Saskatchewan residents most at risk for severe health outcomes due to COVID-19 are now eligible to receive their second booster dose (fourth dose) four months following their third dose.
Including:
- All Saskatchewan residents 70 years and older
- All residents of First Nations communities and the Northern Service Administration District 50 years and older
This is in addition to all residents of long-term and personal care homes and those with designated health conditions who have been eligible for fourth doses since February.
Eligible populations may book fourth dose appointments with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) through 1-833-SASKVAX (727-5829) and with participating pharmacies. The SHA's online booking system is not available to book appointments for this group at this time.
It is anticipated that Saskatchewan will offer fourth doses to all residents 50 years and older by the first week in May.
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Booster Dose Interval Updated
All Saskatchewan residents 12 years and older are eligible to receive their third dose. Those groups may now receive their third dose four months after their second dose. Groups eligible for fourth doses can receive it four months after their third dose. Saskatchewan was previously using a five month interval.
Severely immunocompromised individuals may still receive their fourth dose three months following their third dose.
Information on intervals for all residents eligible for third and fourth doses is available at saskatchewan.ca/covid-19.
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Weekly COVID-19 EPI Report
Each week, the Ministry of Health releases a COVID-19 integrated epidemiology (EPI) report that includes laboratory-confirmed cases, deaths, tests, vaccination information, hospital and census trends, and distribution of rapid antigen tests.
For the week of April 10-16:
- 7,354 laboratory tests were performed in Saskatchewan. The number of tests was lower than the number of tests in the previous week.
- Slightly more than one in nine laboratory tests were positive for a weekly test positivity of 11.7 per cent, which is lower compared to the previous week (13 per cent).
- There were 539 new lineage results reported this week. Of the 539 variants of concern identified by whole genome sequencing, 100 per cent were Omicron.
- There were 22 newly-reported COVID-19 deaths, 10 per cent higher than in the previous week (20).
- During the two months period from February 13 to April 16, 2022, the risk of hospitalization, ICU admission and death was five, nine and seven times higher respectively among unvaccinated individuals compared to those vaccinated with three doses.
- 18 confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care and care home settings were reported this week.
- As of April 16, of the population five years and older, 85.8 per cent received at least one dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine and 80.8 per cent completed a series.
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Latest Update from the Saskatchewan Health Authority
Read the latest update from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).
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Classifieds
Positions Available:
- RM of Hoodoo No. 401: Foreman (When filled)
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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