After spending two terms as vice-president of towns for the Municipalities of Saskatchewan, Naicam mayor Rodger Hayward is the organization’s new president. Hayward, who has been the mayor of Naicam since 2000, defeated current president Gordon Barnhart at the group’s convention which is happening virtually this week. Barnhart has been under fire since it was […]
With less than a week to go until Municipalities of Saskatchewan decide on its president, current President Gordon Barnhart remains in Hawaii, where he is conducting business remotely. International travel has not been deemed illegal during the pandemic, but it is strongly advised against by all levels of government, and requires a mandatory two week […]
Municipalities of Saskatchewan wants the government to reconsider prompt payment legislation. Gordon Barnhart with Municipalities of Saskatchewan says the regulations have the potential to cost municipalities millions in taxpayers’ dollars. He feels there was no consultation with them first before a decision was made. “We very much appreciate that prompt payment is important because every […]
Municipalities are on the front lines of COVID-19, and are now facing a financial crisis. That from the President of the Municipalities Association of Saskatchewan, Gordon Barnhart, who says that’s why the provincial association along with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities is urging the federal government for emergency operating funding of ten to $15-billion to […]
The challenge for municipalities, just like for many individuals, is trying to stay safe while finding ways to make ends meet. President of Municipalities of Saskatchewan, Gordon Barnhart, says from the many conversations, emails, virtual meetings and webinars they have held, he believes the first reaction to COVID-19 was concern about doing things correctly and […]
As rail blockades continue in support of hereditary Chiefs of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation in B.C., frustration is growing across the country. One group in the province that’s also feeling the frustration is the Municipalities of Saskatchewan. President Gordon Barnhart said it’s something the province simply doesn’t need to see happening. “Saskatchewan is a very […]
There’s a new name for the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities of Saskatchewan. The organization commonly known as SUMA has switched their name to Municipalities of Saskatchewan, a decision that was announced during their convention this past week in Regina. President Gordon Barnhart said the name change has been in the works for a few years now. […]
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association is calling on the province to join Ontario, Quebec and Alberta in sharing Cannabis Excise Taxes with municipalities. SUMA President Gordon Barnhart says municipalities are paying for extra policing and licensing costs and should receive a share of the tax. Barnhart believes it would be fair for the province to […]
