Randy Goulden has be elected Interim President by the Board of Directors to serve until the end Convention 2017. Rounding out the Executive Committee is:
- VP of Cities: Bob Maloney;
- VP of Towns: Rodger Hayward;
- Interim VP of Villages, Resort Villages, and Northern Municipalities: Mike Strachan; and
- Saskatoon/Regina Executive Member: Mike O'Donnell.
The single-city regions are represented by:
- Saskatoon: Darren Hill and Randy Donauer;
- Prince Albert: Don Cody;
- Regina: Bob Hawkins and Mike O'Donnell; and
- Moose Jaw: Dawn Luhning.
Regional meetings wrapped up last week, so the seven southern regions have elected their Board representatives:
- East Central: Randy Goulden
- West Central: Al Heron
- Central: Lee Finishen
- Northwest: Richard Beck
- Northeast: Glenn George
- Southeast: Mike Strachan
- Southwest: Dale Domeij
The Northern region will elect their Director (currently represented by Bruce Fidler) at their Regional Meeting at Convention 2017. The positions of President, VP of Towns, and VP of Villages, Resort Villages and Northern Municipalities are also up for election at Convention. Get all the details on those elections on our website.
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Thank You to Host Communities
We wrapped up the 2016 Regional Meetings plus two Municipal Leaders' Roles and Responsibilities Workshops last week. SUMA staff and E
xecutive Committee members visited nine member municipalities. You can get a glimpse into the tour in our
Facebook album
.
A big thank you to the SUMA Regional Directors for their enthusiasm and the coordination of these meetings, and to all of the host communities for the hospitality. Finally, a big thanks to all the participants who attended. It was a valuable opportunity for SUMA to get your feedback, hear your issues, and talk to you face to face. We look forward to seeing you again.
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Convention 2017: Did You Get Your Registration Email?
SUMA launched registration for Convention 2017 on November 10. The main email contact for your municipality should have
received an updated email on November 14 inviting you to register. If you did not receive it, be sure to check your junk mail folder. Not there? Email
[email protected]
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Convention 2017: Social Activities
Welcome Reception
Sunday, February 5
Join SUMA at the Welcome Reception on Sunday night from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at O'Brians Event Centre, where we will
celebrate Canada 150. You will have the chance to network with SUMA's Board of Directors and your fellow
delegates. Enjoy the coast-to-coast-to-coast light appetizer food stations and a cash bar while we showcase the beautiful scenery this great country has to offer. Heidi Munro
and her six-piece jazz band are sure to keep you entertained, playing iconic songs from Canadian history.
Tickets for this event are $30 and space is limited, so purchase your tickets today! Be sure to wear your red and white to celebrate Canada 150.
President's Banquet and Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, February 7
The President's Banquet and Awards Ceremony is a time to acknowledge the dedication of long-serving elected officials
and municipal employees. Enjoy a three-course plated meal while Dance Saskatchewan showcases different culture through dance. After the formal program, stick around for some time on the dance floor with the one-hit-wonder tribute band, Wonderland. Tickets for this event are $60. This is a great value for an evening filled with food and entertainment. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Rental Development Program
The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC)
currently has a proposal call for modest affordable housing for clients who are hard to house. The request for proposals is open until January 13, 2017, and is open to communities with a demonstrated need in Southern Saskatchewan (population over 5,000), or communities in the Northern Administrative District.
The program provides a forgivable loan to sponsors (owners/developers) that want to build affordable rental housing and provide supports to low-income households in communities with a demonstrated need. For more information, visit the program page on the Government of Saskatchewan website or contact SHC at 1-866-245-5758.
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Climate Change Adaptation from FloodSmartCanada
Learn about reducing the risk of flooding and improving your community's disaster resilience in a free webinar on Tuesday, November 29, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The webinar is presented by Shawna Peddle, a researcher at the University of Waterloo, and the Ontario Centre for Climate Impacts and Adaptation Resources. It will cover the results of a recent survey on Canadian homeowners and their flood preparedness. Register now or contact Suzanne Perdeaux for more information. Find out more about flooding and what you can do to reduce flood risk at FloodSmartCanada.
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Nominate Your Community for a Rick Hansen Accessibility Award
The Rick Hansen Foundation
has just launched the
Accessible Cities Award. This
national award
will recognize and celebrate Canadian municipalities and their building community partners for creating accessible places and spaces in the built environment.
There will be three top prizes, and up to five specific places or spaces will be inducted into the inaugural Circle of Excellence.
Applications close March 3, 2017; winners will be announced in May 2017. Learn more and apply on the foundation website.
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WorkSafe Saskatchewan Launches New Resources for Employers
Building or updating your safety program? WorkSafe Saskatchewan's new Foundational Pillars online safety resource for employers offers free customizable forms, links to online and classroom training, and more.
Also check out the new WorkSafe manual, Guidelines to Managing Asbestos in Buildings, for anyone doing repairs, maintenance, renovations, and construction. It will be useful for carpenters, insulators, electricians, plumbers, custodians, or anyone who is at risk for disturbing asbestos in their work.
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Two-day Governance Workshop
Featuring George Cuff
The RM of Sherwood No. 159 is pleased
to announce and excited to bring George Cuff to the RM of Sherwood and the Region:
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
$95 + GST per person includes three meals
Good Governance is a vital component of and leads to Good Government!
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Exclusive SaskTel Offer Ends December 15
This promotion includes:
- free phone sets;
- no service connection charges; and
- free admin training.
Contact your SaskTel Sales Representative or call 1-844-SaskTel (727-5835) to learn more about IBC.
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November edition of
Municipalities Today:
The latest online newsletter published by the Ministry of Government Relations Municipal Advisory Services covers conflict of interest updates, new instructional videos on the federal Gas Tax Fund, and more.
December edition of
UMAAS Update: This newsletter from the Urban Municipal Administrators Association of Saskatchewan includes 2017 salary guidelines, suggestions for new council orientation, and more.
SUMA's
Elected Officials Handbook:
SUMA members should have received a package in the mail with enough copies for each council member plus one for the administration. If you need additional hard copies, please email
Lynn
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Classifieds
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
FOR SALE
Find the latest listings by visiting the
SUMA Classifieds
section of our website, under the Programs and Services tab.
Have a position to fill or an item to sell? Submit your ad
on our website.
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Grants
Upcoming Deadlines
Ongoing
For a full listing of grants, check the
Grants
section of our website under the Resources tab.
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Rink Grant Suspended
The Community Rink Affordability Grant has been suspended. The popular program, administered by the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association and funded by the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, provided annual grants of $2,500 per ice surface to offset the cost of rink operations and minor capital upgrades. Last year, the grant benefitted 373 communities, supporting 633 ice surfaces across the province.
In September, the provincial government announced it would renew the grant for $1.7 million for the 2016-17 fiscal year, but the funding was pulled November 22, the same day the province released its mid-year financial report, showing a larger than expected deficit forecast of $1 billion by the end of the fiscal year. The ministry will include the grant in their 2017-18 budget submission, but it will be competing with other government priorities.
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About Us
Thank you for reading the Urban Update this week. We welcome your comments.
SUMA
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