Municipalities of Saskatchewan

Municipalities of Saskatchewan members vote to go back to SUMA name

Jun 4, 2021 | 2:56pm

The members of Municipalities of Saskatchewan have spoken. They want the organization’s old name back. Municipalities of Saskatchewan announced in a release on Friday that it will be transitioning back to the name Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) after a vote from its membership. The vote was held virtually from June 1 to 3. “As […]

Cabinet ministers participate virtually in Municipalities of Saskatchewan ‘bear pit’

Feb 10, 2021 | 3:20pm

The 2021 Municipalities of Saskatchewan Virtual Conference and Tradeshow ended on Wednesday with the bear pit session featuring provincial cabinet ministers. Representatives from a number of municipalities had the opportunity to send in their questions to ministers covering everything from infrastructure, government supports and the COVID-19 pandemic. A hot topic in recent days has been […]

Municipalities of Saskatchewan elect new President

Feb 8, 2021 | 2:29pm

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 […]

Sask. gov’t announces $275m to support municipalities, $3m for urban highways

Feb 8, 2021 | 11:55am

On Monday, the provincial government announced more than $275 million in 2021-2022 as part of the Municipal Revenue Sharing Program. This is the second-highest overall amount ever. “This unconditional provincial funding for municipalities provides local leaders the flexibility and adaptability to invest in their community’s current key priorities,” said Moe said in a government release. […]

Gordon Barnhart seeking another term as Muni-Sask President from Hawaii

Feb 3, 2021 | 6:14am

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 hoping government reconsiders prompt payment rules

Sep 13, 2020 | 11:40am

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 […]

Country wide rail blockades concerning for Municipalities of Saskatchewan

Feb 18, 2020 | 7:25am

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 […]

SUMA renamed to Municipalities of Saskatchewan

Feb 9, 2020 | 12:38pm

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. […]

Premier, cabinet ministers participate in Municipalities of Sask. bear pit

Feb 5, 2020 | 6:15pm

The last day of the Municipalities of Saskatchewan convention, formerly known as Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), was highlighted by the bear pit session with Premier Scott Moe and cabinet ministers on Wednesday morning. Representatives from communities across Saskatchewan had an opportunity to question the government on a number of topics including, health care, highways […]

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