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More than $1 million in provincial funding is being invested in municipal partnerships across Saskatchewan, including several initiatives aimed at improving emergency planning, community governance and infrastructure development.
The investment is part of the province’s Targeted Sector Support (TSS) Initiative, which supports municipalities working together on regional projects. The program is administered by the Saskatchewan Association of Urban Municipalities (SUMA) and focuses on projects that enhance cooperation, capacity building, and more efficient service delivery.
Among the 19 successful applications in this round of funding:
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The Village of Netherhill, with five municipal partners, is receiving $20,868.75 for the Prairiedale and Area Civic Addressing Project, a regional co-operation initiative aimed at improving location-based services and emergency response capabilities in rural areas.
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The Town of Radisson is partnering with the Battlefords Tribal Council on Phase 1 of a lagoon expansion plan, receiving $100,000 to help support future wastewater infrastructure growth in the region.
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The City of North Battleford, with two partners, will receive $75,468.75 to advance inter-community governance and regional collaboration in the Battlefords. The project will explore new ways for municipalities in the area to work together on shared challenges and opportunities.
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The Town of Asquith is getting $21,939.38 to update its strategic planning framework, a project that reflects ongoing efforts to align local goals with broader regional growth trends.
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The Rural Municipality of Vanscoy No. 345 will receive $75,337.50 for an official community plan and zoning bylaw update, aimed at guiding long-term land use and development across the municipality.
"This initiative encourages municipalities to come together on projects to support their regions and continue to make Saskatchewan a great place to live, work and raise a family," said Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz.
Since its launch in 2020, the TSS Initiative has allocated more than $6.5 million to 168 projects provincewide. This latest round saw funding distributed across multiple streams, including regional co-operation and capacity building, with cost-shared grants covering up to 75 per cent of project costs.
SUMA President Randy Goulden said the program is helping Saskatchewan communities keep pace with growing service demands.
“As development and service demands increase, this program plays a key role in helping municipalities work together to meet the growing needs of our communities,” Goulden said.
Applications for the TSS Initiative are being accepted on a continuous basis. Municipalities interested in applying can find more information at saskatchewan.ca.