The City of Swift Current was well-represented at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention in Saskatoon.
Swift Current sent its mayor, the two newest council members, and three administration staff members to the four-day event, which ran from April 13 to April 16.
Al Bridal, Swift Current's Mayor, said networking with other municipalities was the highlight of the event.
"I talked to Rosetown's mayor and a couple of councillors and learned some interesting things about paving," he said. "You talked to a councillor from Estevan, and you get a little bit about sewer and water. There are always tidbits, and that's always what I enjoy the most."
Bridal said 18 of the 19 resolutions put forth by towns and cities at the event were passed, but he doesn't anticipate any to have an immediate effect on Swift Current.
"I don't know that any of them were earth-shattering," he said. "Anytime there is a resolution, it's basically a city or community, that's put in a resolution to have the government fund something different or do something in a different manner. Some of the resolutions may impact us eventually."
City representatives attended the Bear Pit session on Wednesday, where communities had a chance to ask the provincial cabinet questions.
"None of us asked questions at that session, but we did hear other elected officials ask questions and (their) answers, it was very good," he said.
While at the event, the City was presented with the Saskatchewan Municipal Award for the Top Urban Municipal Initiative for the work on the Plewis Automotive Group Inclusive Park. Bridal acknowledged the work the Plewis family did for the site and said the project represented all three levels of government working together.
"We did get a federal grant to help with that park, and the province signed a long-term lease on that land," he said. "The City's taxpayers put some money towards that. It's a great story and good for our community."