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Ensure Your Municipal Directory Information is Up to Date
Planned maintenance of the Municipal Directory is scheduled for this week, and municipalities are being encouraged to ensure their record in the Directory is up to date.
Updates concerning the planned maintenance will be posted online.
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WSA Launches 2023 Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program
The Water Security Agency (WSA) has launched the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program for 2023 to help Saskatchewan communities respond to the challenge of possible flooding.
For 2023, the WSA is investing up to $500,000.
The Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program provides financial, engineering, and technical support to evaluate the potential flood risk to buildings and to identify options to mitigate the risk when flooding is imminent. Services include client discussions, site visits, hydrological and other technical evaluations, developing mitigation recommendations, and cost share funding for permanent flood defenses and temporary relief through pumping.
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Transfer Station Requirement Updates
The Transfer Station Chapter has been finalized and came into effect on March 17. The update is designed to reduce the time municipalities spend on permitting and reporting and is intended to provide flexibility to achieve environmental compliance while maintaining stable costs to communities.
Important information:
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Current transfer station owners have until September 17, to provide notification of their transfer station operations by submitting existing documents (Operations Plan and Emergency Response Plan) through the online business portal.
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New or expanding facilities must comply with the updated Chapter requirements immediately.
There is a guidance document available and updated information online to provide details on the notification process for owners and assist with compliance. If you have questions, Ministry staff can be contacted (toll-free) at 1-800-567-4224 or by email at centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca.
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Ban On Pruning Elm Trees
In Effect
The annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan to help curb the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED) is in effect now until August 31. During this period, it is illegal to prune elm trees.
The ban occurs at the time of year when the elm bark beetles that spread DED are most active. Fresh cuts from trimming trees can attract the tiny insects, increasing the chance of an infection.
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WSA Waterworks and Sewage Works Quick Reference Guide
The Water Security Agency has created a quick reference guide to help individuals quickly access WSA publications, including publications on drinking water, wastewater, upset reporting, and more. The guide also includes important contact information for WSA regulated waterworks and sewage works.
Download the guide.
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SUMA Disappointed Federal Government Not Absorbing Retroactive RCMP Salary Costs
Last week, SUMA, in coordination with other municipal associations, released a statement expressing our disappointment that the 2023 federal budget does not include a commitment by the federal government to absorb retroactive salary costs resulting from the first RCMP collective bargaining agreement. Municipalities were not meaningfully consulted despite being paying contract partners.
SUMA and the other provincial associations call on the federal government to immediately reconsider its approach to the issue and commit to absorbing all retroactive salary costs given the lack of consultation and inadequate communication.
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Bus Schedules Now Available
SUMA is working with Odyssey Coach Lines to provide shuttle service to and from select hotels for Convention 2023.
The schedules are now available. Find the schedule for your hotel.
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Don't Miss These Great Social Activities
Welcome Reception
April 16 from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
The Welcome Reception is one of our best networking opportunities. For 2023, SUMA's Welcome Reception is being held at Remai Modern. Network with colleagues, peers, and SUMA while enjoying breathtaking views of Saskatoon and discovering what Remai Modern has to offer. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore two Remai Modern galleries:
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The event will also feature music by Saskatoon's premiere string ensemble, the YXE Quartet. No reception is complete without food and drink - enjoy light appetizers and a cash bar featuring made-in-Saskatchewan drink options. | |
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President's Banquet and Awards Ceremony
April 18 from 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Celebrate the long-serving elected officials and municipal employees who help make our hometowns great, and the hard work and dedication of all municipal officials at the 2023 President's Banquet and Awards Ceremony. Enjoy a three-course plated meal while being wowed by aerial artists from Fly Studios YXE. After we honour the dedicated heroes in our municipalities, dance, jive, and have the time of your life with the band Deja Voodoo. Dressed for the era and performing music by artists such as Journey, Billy Idol, Joan Jett, ABBA, and more, Deja Voodoo will transport you back to the 80s.
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Tune In Online with Our Convention Livestream
Did you know if you can't make it to Convention you can watch select sessions online? From April 17-19, we are livestreaming select Convention sessions. Some sessions will be available to everyone, but SUMA members also have the chance to access exclusive Convention content for free! Pre-registration is required.
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Classifieds
Positions Available:
For Sale:
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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MUNICIPAL UPDATE ADVERTISEMENT | |
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SUMAssure is the insurance and risk solutions provider of choice for 241 Saskatchewan communities.
During the 2023 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow, be sure to stop by the SUMAssure booth. Come meet the team and check out which of your neighbouring communities are members of SUMAssure. There will be candy giveaways and prizes to win!
Interested in learning more about how SUMAssure supports Saskatchewan communities, visit sumassure.ca or contact Tania Wendling, Chief Executive Officer at 306-525-4379 or twendling@sumassure.ca.
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