Tuesday, June 30, 2009
SUMA recruiting a Policy Advisor
Under the general direction of our Director of Policy & Communications, the Policy Advisor is responsible for proposing and implementing strategies to advance member interests through the development of innovative practices and partnerships. Deadline is Friday, July 17, 2009.  View the full job description. 

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Canada and Saskatchewan invest $86 million in 85 projects across the Province
Saskatchewan's communities will benefit from another federal-provincial partnership to support infrastructure work across the province that will help stimulate the economy and create jobs. View the list of projects; Read the media release.

14 Saskatchewan communities to receive RInC funding
The first projects funded in Saskatchewan under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) Fund were announced on June 5. Projects not confirmed as part of this announcement are still under consideration, and are being moved to the June 19th deadline. Read the media release > and the Leader-Post story >

May 29, 2009
New Municipal Affairs Minister
Premier Brad Wall announced a cabinet shuffle on May 29 and along with it a new Municipal Affairs Minister. Jeremy Harrison is a former Member of Parliament, and the MLA for Meadow Lake.  Harrison takes over for Bill Hutchinson, whose portfolio now includes First Nations and Métis Relations, Northern Affairs and the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation.

CMHC announces Municipal Infrastructure Lending Program
In April 2009, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) launched the $2 billion Municipal Infrastructure Lending Program announced in the 2009 federal budget.  The program will provide low-interest loans for municipal infrastructure projects, with the objective to help municipalities meet the one-third cost-sharing requirement to access federal infrastructure funds.