September 8, 2020

618 Additional MEEP Projects Approved

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that anadditional 618 projects, representing more than $22 million ofprovincial funding, have been approved through the MunicipalEconomic Enhancement Program (MEEP).

The latest projects receiving funding include:Northern Hamlet of Cole Bay: $24,434 for a lagoon expansionTown of Turtleford: $71,289 to repave Main StreetVillage of Calder: $12,936 for a community hall renovationVillage of Love: $7,186 for street repairs

MEEP 2020 funding must be used by municipalities by March 31, 2022.

Learn more about MEEP See the 618 Projects

Submit Your Resolutions

Convention resolutions are one wayMunicipalities of Saskatchewan members canget their issues to the forefront. You cansubmit resolutions to Municipalities ofSaskatchewan anytime during the year, butthe deadline for Convention 2021 isNovember 1.

To get started with resolutions, check out the full Call for Resolutions, which includes atemplate you can use as a guide. And don't forget to review Municipalities ofSaskatchewan's Resolutions Policy.

If you have any questions, please contact Sean McKenzie.

Don't Miss our Virtual Hall Sessions for Municipal Leaders and Residents

To encourage participation in municipal governance and increase understanding of what itmeans to be on council, Municipalities of Saskatchewan created a series of free virtualsessions designed for anyone who has an interest in municipal politics or who is thinkingof running for council in the upcoming municipal elections.

Tonight, tomorrow, and Thursday, Municipalities of Saskatchewan is hosting virtual hallsessions where residents from cities, towns, and villages can ask a panel of individualsexperienced in municipal governance their questions.

September 8 - Municipal Governance 101: City Hall

September 9 - Municipal Governance 101: Town Hall

September 10 - Municipal Governance 101: Village Hall

Watch the Recording of Municipal Governance 101: Introduction toLocal Government

A recording of Municipal Governance 101: Introduction to Local Government is nowavailable. We encourage you to share this video with anyone in your municipalitywho has an interest in municipal governance or is thinking of running for municipalcouncil.

Election Resources During COVID-19

Interested in best practices for elections during the COVID-19pandemic?

Elections Saskatchewan has developed a number of tools to helpmunicipalities plan their elections in a way that will aid in safervoting for voters and for election workers.

See the tools

FCM Virtual Elections andAnnual General Meeting

The Federation of CanadianMunicipalities (FCM) is hosting itsfirst-ever virtual elections and AnnualGeneral Meeting.

REGISTER NOW: FCM’s memberrepresentatives must register bySeptember 11 to participate in thevirtual elections (September 28-30and October 5-7) and AGM (October15).

BECOME A CANDIDATE: Directorcandidates must submit consentforms and a resolution by September24. Table Officer candidates haveuntil September 14 to submit theirdocumentation.

MEET YOUR CANDIDATES: Readabout the candidates and theirmotivations for being on FCM’s Boardof Directors. Visit fcm.ca for more information orconnect with elections@fcm.ca.

Dispelling Myths andMisconceptions of Heritage

Designation

On September 23 from 10:00 - 11:30a.m., join a virtual conversation withthe Heritage Conservation Branchand Community Heritage Championsto better understand heritagedesignations.

This virtual session is designed formunicipal officials and employees,community volunteers, non-profitorganizations, and anyone interestedin gaining a better understanding ofthe value of heritage.

Register by September 18.

Questions can be emailed tocdc@southeastdistrict.ca.

Virtual Asset ManagementTraining

Asset Management Saskatchewan isoffering an interactive and engagingNAMS Canada online workshop. Theworkshop will be offered throughAsset Management Saskatchewan'snew learning platform, and willinclude a total of six live two-hoursessions from October 27 -December 1.

Participants will have live access to

PLANet for MEPP Members isLive

The Public Employees BenefitsAgency PLANet, the new onlinepension administration system forMunicipal Employees Pension Plan(MEPP) members and employers, isnow live!

The new online pensionadministration system, available nowfor active members, is designed to

three NAMS Canada experts and willbe using their own data with ongoingtechnical support and contentmentoring for course duration.

Learn more and register.

provide MEPP members with secureaccess to up-to-date informationregarding their pension.

Read more.

Do You Know A DeservingVolunteer?

Saskatchewan has the highest rate ofvolunteerism in Canada, so chancesare you know someone you couldnominate for the SaskatchewanVolunteer Medal.

Do you know someone who reachesoutside their personal activities tohelp others and make daily life inSaskatchewan better for everyone?

Are they a Canadian citizen who is acurrent or former long-term residentof Saskatchewan?

Nominate them now!

You have until October 18 to showyour appreciation for this outstandingvolunteer. Recognizing volunteers isnot only a way to say thank you butalso showcases the role models inSaskatchewan.

Community Initiatives FundCommunity Grant Program

The application deadline for the fallintake of the Community InitiativesFund Community Grant Program isOctober 1. The program is open tomunicipalities, health region, schools,and incorporated nonprofitorganizations.

If your municipality has a project ideathat would enhance the quality of lifefor residents, apply today. Theprogram funds projects that fall underone of three funding themes:

healthy growth anddevelopment of children andyouthindividual and communitywellbeingnonprofit and communityleadership.

See the program guidelines for moreinformation.

Advocacy UpdateRun, Win, Lead: Toward Parity in Municipal Politics

Last year, Municipalities of Saskatchewan held thewebinar Toward Parity at the Council Table . Municipal leaderswere invited to attend and learn more about the Federation ofCanadian Municipalities' (FCM) Toward Parity in MunicipalPolitics initiative and discuss ways to overcome barriers toparticipation in municipal politics.

Based on your feedback, and the feedback gathered throughconsultations across Canada, FCM drafted a national action

plan to increase women’s participation in municipal politics.Municipalities of Saskatchewan members had the opportunity topreview the action plan in our June webinar Run, Win, Lead:Toward Parity in Municipal Politics.

FCM has now officially launched the framework, which identifiesactions and opportunities that individuals, local government,regional bodies, as well as national bodies can undertake toinfluence and promote women’s full participation.

Involved in the project was Municipalities of SaskatchewanCentral Region Director Lee Finishen.

Learn more about the framework

EventsUpcoming Events

Municipal Governance 101: City HallSeptember 8

Municipal Governance 101: Town HallSeptember 9

Municipal Governance 101: Village HallSeptember 10

Virtual Regional MeetingsThis November following municipal elections

ConventionDon't Miss Your Chance to Nominate

Don't miss your chance to recognize long-serving andoutstanding members of your municipal team.

The Meritorious and Honorary Service Awards are agreat chance to recognize long-serving employees andelected officials.

And don't forget about the Scoop Lewry Award,designed to recognize someone with outstandingservice in municipal government or administration on alocal, provincial, and national basis.

Nominations are due October 5.

Classifieds and Grants

Classifieds

Positions Available:

Town of Lanigan: ChiefAdministrative Officer(September 11)

City of Cold Lake: GeneralManager (September 13)

City of Cold Lake: Accountant(September 13)

Town of Craik: Administrator(September 14)

Village of Maryfield:Administrator (September 17)

Town of Davidson:Administrator (September 30)

Town of Sintaluta: ChiefAdministrative Officer (October14)

City of Kenora: Water andWastewater Division Lead(When filled)

Town of Midale: Labourer(When filled)

Town of Midale: ActingAdministrator (When filled)

Village of Loon Lake: JointMunicipal Office Administrator(When filled)

For Sale:

Lift Station Equipment

Have a position to fill or an item tosell? Submit your ad on our website.

Find the latest listings by visiting theClassifieds section of our website,under the Programs and Servicestab.

Grants

Upcoming Deadlines:

SGI Traffic Safety Fund(September 24)

SaskCulture MulticulturalInitiatives Fund - ProjectFunding (September 30)

Community Initiatives FundCommunity Grant Program(October 1)

SGI Community GrantProgram (October 31)

Richardson International Ltd.Community Donations (Yearround)

For a full listing of grants, check theGrants section of our website underthe Resources tab.

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