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New Mobile-Friendly Website
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Waterworks to Receive Funding
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wo Saskatchewan drinking water projects and nine wastewater projects will be receiving support from the Small Communities Fund, to go towards
$16 million in upgrades. Under the program, the federal and provincial governments will each cover up to $5.4 million, or one third, of the total projects cost.
Congratulations to the most recent recipients: the towns of Arcola, Kinistino, LeRoy, Radville and Watrous, and the villages of Drake, Macoun, Muenster, Quill Lake and Yarbo, who join 26 other Saskatchewan municipalities already approved.
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Leachate Workshop
Landfill managers/operators are invited to attend a one-day workshop on chemical leachate issues that affect landfills and lagoons, April 8 in Lloydminster. The session will address issues facing small communities. Earlybird registration pricing ($250) ends March 18.
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Sue for More at Small Claims
Small Claims Court can now be used for bigger claims. The monetary limit for claims at
Small Claims Court has been increased from $20,000 to $30,000 effective February 4, 2016. The change comes about as the Ministry of Justice moves forward with its Justice Innovation Agenda, aiming to provide more affordable, faster, citizen-centred dispute resolution.
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Local Government Election Training
Calling all administrators, returning officers, deputy returning officers and election officials in urban, rural and northern municipalities! L
earn about changes to election legislation and regulations by attending an upcoming workshop (see table below). Registration details are coming soon. In the meantime, here is a little background reading: The Local Government Election Act, 2015 and The Local Government Election Regulations, 2015.
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City
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Location
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Address
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May 25
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Prince Albert
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PA Inn
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3620 2nd Ave. W
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May 26
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Yorkton
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Gallagher Centre
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455 Broadway St. W
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May 27
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Battleford
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Alex Dillabough Centre
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432 27th St.
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May 31
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Swift Current
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Eagles Club
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1910 Service Rd. W
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June 1
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Weyburn
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McKenna Hall
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317 3rd St. NE
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June 2
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Regina
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Travelodge
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4177 Albert St. S
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Municipal Waste Incineration FAQ
Does your municipality operate a municipal waste incinerator? The Ministry of Environment just published this
useful factsheet on municipal waste incineration that can help you answer your questions.
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Urban Update Advertisement
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Magazine Subscription Savings
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Classifieds
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
For a full listing of ads, visit the
SUMA Classifieds
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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Spring Contractor Safety Breakfast
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About Us
Thank you for reading the Urban Update this week. We welcome your comments.
SUMA
200-2222 13th Ave.
Regina, SK S4P 3M7
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