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Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
where municipalities can submit funding applications for local infrastructure projects. P
riority will be given to projects that "renovate, expand and improve existing community infrastructure, with a focus on recreational facilities, projects
that advance a
clean growth economy
, and projects with a positive impact on Indigenous communities."
Applicants should be able to start the projects quickly, be seeking less than half of the total project cost from this particular program, and be able to complete the project by fall 2017.
The application deadline is Wednesday, June 22. Read the FAQ for more information.
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Landfill Research Project Webinar
Mark your calendars for
Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. to take in a webinar
on the likely costs of proposed changes to municipal landfill standards. University of Saskatchewan professor
Ian Fleming will share his research findings on the current state of municipal landfills among a sample of 44 SUMA members, and how much it would likely cost to bring them up to proposed standards. Stay tuned to the next edition of Urban Update for the registration details.
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Problem Solving Tips from the Provincial Ombudsman
Did you know Ombudsman Saskatchewan offers a number of useful handouts, posters, and brochures? You can even order a free poster with a sleeve for handouts to display in your community. Check out
Solving Your Own Problems, a handy reference that can be printed from their
website or ordered in hard copy to distribute.
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Aquatic Invasive Species
Members concerned about z
ebra and quagga mussels spreading into local water bodies can order metal signs
to erect at public boat launches at a discounted price for the next week.
SUMAdvantage partner ATS Traffic Saskatchewan is producing 24"X 36" signs designed by the Ministry of Environment. Order by June 7, 2016 to get the member pricing of $133.65 per sign. Note that at this price, the design can not be altered. T
o order,
email Amanda Schoeder or call
1-800-214-1477.
Awareness, inspections, and decontamination are critical to protecting our water bodies from these invasive species, currently causing expensive problems in parts of the United States, Manitoba, and Ontario. This animation from the Nature Conservancy shows how the mussels have spread from the Great Lakes since their introduction from Europe in the 1980s.
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SUMA Golf Tournament
Last Chance to Register
The
June 10 deadline is quickly approaching; register today for the 28th Annual SUMA Golf Tournament hosted by the City of Weyburn. Join your fellow members at the Weyburn Golf Course
July 14-15, 2016. Non-golfers are always welcome. Download the
2016 brochure for all the details and your registration form.
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FCM Go West! Sustainability Tour
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund is hosting
a travel study tour,
October 3 to 7, 2016.
Join the tour to see best practices at work in climate change mitigation, energy and brownfield projects in
British Columbia and Washington State. The
five-day tour
costs $1,900 for municipal representatives, with a discount for FCM members, and is designed for senior-level officials, municipal practitioners and sustainability professionals.
Space is limited to 40 participants.
Register before June 30 to secure your spot.
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Avoid the Rush: Election Supplies
Municipal elections take place for resort villages Saturday, July 30, 2016, while other urban municipalities head to the polls Wednesday, October 26, 2016, but you can get your supplies now and beat the rush! SUMA offers easy one-stop shopping for discounted elections supplies including:
- polling booths;
- ballots;
- boxes;
- election forms; and
- metal and paper seals.
Order forms
are available on our
website
or call 306-525-3727 for more information.
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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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About Us
Thank you for reading the Urban Update this week. We welcome your comments.
SUMA
200-2222 13th Ave.
Regina, SK S4P 3M7
[email protected] www.suma.org |
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