January 16, 2023

NEW DATE FOR CONVENTION REGISTRATION LAUNCH

Stay Tuned for the Invitation to Register

Initially scheduled to open today, registration for the 2023 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow will now open later this week.

The link to register will be sent by email to the main contact for each municipality. If your municipality does not receive your invitation to register, be sure to check your junk mail. Not there? Email registration@suma.org.

In advance of registration opening, view the 2023 Convention Brochure to see everything that is planned from April 16-19 in Saskatoon. This year's Convention includes excursions, education sessions, an early access reception to the tradeshow, and more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 24, 2023

Webinar - 10 Years of STARS in Saskatchewan

January 31, 2023

2023 SUMA Sector Meeting

April 16-19, 2023

2023 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow

See all upcoming events.

SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK: WHICH SOUTHEAST COLLEGE COURSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE AT THE 2023 SUMA CONVENTION?

SUMA partners with Southeast College to provide training opportunities for municipal staff. Courses occur during the SUMA Convention and all course registrants have free access to SUMA's tradeshow.

Which course would you like to see offered for municipal staff at Convention 2023?

Fall arrest

Ground disturbance

Confined space

Developing a safety plan

First Aid & CPR A, recertification

I do not think Southeast College courses for municipal staff should be offered at Convention

Don't Forget to Put the Municipal Revenue Sharing Declaration of Eligibility on Your Council Meeting Agenda

In November, the Ministry of Government Relations emailed municipalities their unique link and password to access the online Municipal Revenue Sharing Declaration of Eligibility Form.

Municipalities are required to report their compliance with eligibility requirements to receive their Municipal Revenue Sharing grant. The deadline to submit the Declaration of Eligibility is January 31. A resolution from council is required, so municipalities are encouraged to include the Declaration of Eligibility on their council meeting agenda before January 31.

See the Declaration of Eligibility Guide for more information.

Municipal Revenue Sharing Declaration of Eligibility Guide

Learn More About STARS in Saskatchewan

Every day, STARS takes care of some of the most critical patients in Western Canada.

In SUMA's next webinar on January 24 at 10:00 a.m., learn how STARS interacts with Saskatchewan communities and emergency services, how the program was created, what has been done in Saskatchewan in the last 10 years, and what the future looks like.

62 Communities Receiving Traffic Safety Fund Grants

A total of 65 projects in 62 Saskatchewan communities are receiving funding through the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant program. Communities are receiving grants ranging from $1,396 to $100,000 for projects that will improve road safety. Speed display signs, crosswalks, and other enhancements to pedestrian safety are some of the initiatives that have been approved for funding.

See the list of grant recipients.

Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants are awarded to communities twice a year, using proceeds from Photo Speed Enforcement.

Applications Being Accepted for Next Round of Grants

The Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant program is currently accepting applications for the next round of funding. The deadline for applications is March 31.

Learn more about the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund

Two Weeks Left to Register for SUMA's Virtual Sector Meeting

Have you secured your spot for SUMA's virtual sector meeting happening on January 31?

For elected officials and administration from cities, towns, villages, resort villages, and northern municipalities, the sector meeting is an opportunity to discuss sector specific issues and discover new ideas. The meeting will include an open forum, education sessions designed for the sectors, keynote address, updates from SUMA, and the second round of consultations on SUMA's governance review.

View the agenda

For those unable to participate in the governance review consultation during the sector meeting, SUMA is hosting the session Exploring the Future of SUMA's Governance on February 1 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The presentation delivered during this session will be the same as the sector meeting. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.

New CAO Performance Evaluation Toolkit

Recognizing the importance of the relationships between the city manager, town manager, or chief administrative officer (CAO), and mayor and council, the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) has launched an updated CAO Performance Evaluation Toolkit with a Guide for the CAO and a Guide for the Mayor & Council.

These resources are available for free to municipalities.

Explore the toolkit.

Make Your Municipality

Respect Certified

To provide municipalities of all sizes with another tool to prevent bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination in the workplace, SUMA partnered with Respect Group Inc. to bring our municipalities Respect in the Workplace.

SUMA member municipalities can access this program at a discounted rate.

Learn more about Respect in the Workplace and access the program today.

Nominations for the Saskatchewan Waste Minimization Awards Close February 5

Is your municipality going the extra mile to reduce waste? The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council is accepting nominations for the Saskatchewan Waste Minimization Awards until February 5.

These awards recognize excellence in waste reduction in Saskatchewan and are intended to promote leadership and inspire all sectors of the province to undertake waste reduction activities.

See the awards criteria and submit a nomination.

CIF Summer Grant Deadline: February 1

Grant applications for the Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) Summer Grant Program are being accepted until February 1 at 4:00 p.m.

The Summer Grant Program supports standalone summer programs for children and youth participants under 18 years of age.

Types of programs typically supported include summer camps and day programs offering positive recreation, arts, culture and learning opportunities for children and youth. Summer programs must be held between June 1 and August 31.

For full program details and assistance with completing an application, see the Summer Grant Program Guidelines and Applicant Resources.

CONVENTION 2023

Free Tradeshow Access for Municipal Employees

Municipal employees have free access to the 2023 Municipal Marketplace presented by Kinetic GPO at the annual SUMA Convention.

Municipalities can register their observers for the tradeshow at the same time they register their other convention delegates. The tradeshow is taking place April 17 and 18. SUMA's first early access reception is also being held on April 16 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tour booths in advance of the tradeshow's official opening and enjoy light appetizers.

Announcing the Recipients of the

2023 Small Community Support Initiative

To help smaller communities attend convention, SUMA introduced the Small Community Support Initiative. Through the initiative, communities with populations of less than 150 people have the chance to win complimentary registration to our annual convention.

Applications for the 2023 Small Community Support Initiative closed January 5 and a draw of eligible applicants was held January 11.

We are pleased to announce the three communities that are recipients of two complimentary 2023 Convention registrations: