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The newsletter of the Urban Association Vol. 11 No. 5, November 2006 SUMA Publication Agreement No. 40027298

Inside this issue Campaign goes public Fall 2006 has been a season of transition for SUMA. With mu- Given the limited local tax base, the September 28 Municipal Fo- agreement on behalf of all cities, nicipal elections and regional the need for more municipal rum, Minister Van Mulligen gave towns and villages. SUMA expects committee selections, find out funding from the Province is no indication of progress on mu- that an appropriate level of political who made the cut! everpresent. Provincial revenue nicipal funding, so former SUMA will can produce a plan by the time has continuously increased, but President Don Schlosser served of the Annual Convention in Febru- SUMA moves forward with its beginning in 1987, the Province notice that he would soon face a ary. municipal funding campaign. gradually starved urban munici- campaign unlike anything he had palities of funds as the needs ever seen. Significant challenges lie ahead. Mayor Allan Earle brings greet- and responsibilities offloaded Representatives from Govern- ings in his first message as Inter- to municipalities increased. It With a campaign mandate from its ment Relations are quite commit- im President. He shares a vision wasn’t until 2002 that the Prov- Board of Directors, SUMA posted ted to resolve upcoming municipal to build momentum on infrastruc- ince began to increase revenue a preview of its campaign messag- funding challenges but have not ture funding and revenue sharing sharing once again, but to date it es on its website, www.suma.org. yet recognized the infrastructure building into Convention. has done nothing to compensate The preview successfully caught deficit that accumulated during the cities, towns and villages for the the Provincial Government’s atten- lean years of the 1990s. Since Government Relations unveils a “loss years.” Moreover, there is tion. Within a day of the posting, urban governments try to cope by new municipal awards program, no long-term plan for predictable Deputy Premier con- spending only what revenues they while the Saskatchewan Scrap funding. Frustrations over these tacted SUMA to request a meeting take in, the requests for an addi- Tire Corporation celebrates an two issues reached a boiling point with members of the SUMA Execu- tional $40 million each for revenue important milestone. this August at the City Mayors’ tive Committee. Although delayed sharing and infrastructure funding Caucus (CMC) meeting in Melfort to November 9, the meeting result- might seem astronomical to mem- UMAAS Director Debbie Machay and resonated across Saskatch- ed in an agreement to work with bers of government and Treasury shares some ideas on employee ewan cities, towns and villages. SUMA to negotiate a long-term Board. In fact, these amounts have retention. revenue sharing and infrastructure Continued on Page 2 The City Mayors’ Caucus served Stay tuned for a sneak preview notice to the Province indicating a Beginning in November, of this year’s SUMA Convention! September 25 deadline to share SUMA began placing some five-year targets to fix the messages in newspapers Campaign goes public 1 “fiscal imbalance” between pro- across Saskatchewan. SUMA welcomes newcomers 1 vincial resources and municipal Some ads addressed President’s Voice 2 needs. SUMA backed the CMC the fiscal imbalance be- Municipal Awards 3 request with a letter of support to tween the provincial and Members’ Voice 4 the Minister of Government Rela- municipal orders of gov- MLDP Update 4 tions that added an account of the ernment. This ad points 2006 election results 5 funding needs for towns and vil- out to the public that no Convention Update 7 lages. In total, SUMA requested portion of the fuel tax is SSTC on a roll 8 an extra $40 million for infrastruc- shared with municipali- Administrators’ Voice 8 ture funding and an additional ties for the maintenance Sask Crime Stoppers 9 $40 million in revenue sharing for of streets in cities, towns Managed hosting expands 10 each of the next five years. At and villages. SUMA welcomes newcomers The 2006 municipal elections and Regional Meetings provided Southwest: Mayor Sandy Larson brought some major changes the first glimpse of the new face of West Central: Mayor Al Heron amongst the SUMA Board of SUMA. Directors and membership (see The Newly Elected Workshop fea- page 4-5 for municipal election With the exception of the West tured a video of a typical council results). Central meeting in Kerrobert, meeting to demonstrate the pro- which was hindered by icy driving tocol of the council decision mak- An Interim Executive Committee conditions, the meetings were well ing process. Afterward, mayors was appointed by the outgoing attended, averaging 80 people per and councillors worked in groups Board of Directors. Mayor Allan session. At this set of meetings, to tackle realistic municipal issues Earle has been promoted to In- members elected Regional Direc- to try their hand at drafting bylaws. Mayors and councillors in the terim President and continues his tors and sector representatives to The final segment of the workshop Southwest region elect a new role as Vice President for Towns. the Regional Committee. featured local lawyers, who pro- Director. Councillor Fred Clipsham was Central: Mayor Sharon Armstrong vided participants an overview of benefits for which councils are appointed Vice President for Cit- East Central: Councillor Randy legal considerations that elected eligible. As well, Cam Baker gave ies. Mayor Barry Gunther contin- Goulden officials must consider during their an overview of SUMA’s municipal ues as Vice President for Villag- Northeast: Mayor Roland Zimmer term of office. funding campaign. es, Resort Villages and Northern Northwest: Mayor Gordon Hall Communities. Southeast: Councillor Bill Ru- During the regional meeting, The Newly Elected Workshops dachyk Shauna Brown spoke about group

The Voice of Cities, Towns and Villages  President’s More orphaned underground fuel Voice storage tanks? First of all, if you are reading my the Province see that we are at a message, it’s a good sign that you breaking point. For years, munici- Please respond if your has taken had a successful election - con- palities have been coping on such gratulations! Welcome to the new a limited base of funds, and we ownership of orphaned underground fuel stor- mayors and councillors that have cannot continue to shift the burden age tanks (e.g. abandoned gas stations) and stepped up to lead your commu- to our property taxpayers. nity. You are in good company. could benefit from Provincial funding for its Some of this nation’s finest lead- On a related note, I would like to clean-up. The program, which provided up to ers got their political start at the thank all the communities that $30,000 funding per site, ended a few years municipal level. Being a member have contributed to the campaign. of council is the ultimate commu- After receiving a significant amount ago but the Province is interested in hearing nity service, and I hope you will of support, we are ready to pull off whether there are enough sites posing a risk find your term rewarding. I look one dynamite campaign. Many of forward to meeting all of you. you will have seen the messages to warrant another program. that we ran in November in vari- As I begin my Interim Presiden- ous newspapers across Saskatch- Contact: cy, I offer my very best wishes to ewan. The key is to build momen- Don Schlosser as he enters re- tum into Convention in February. If Mervyn Norton the Province does not budge soon, tirement. Don has been a good 306-525-4388 friend and his leadership will be they are going to face a charged missed. delegation when they visit the [email protected] SUMA membership in February! The hot topic amongst the SUMA Board, Executive and staff has I am told that this will be my last been the highly anticipated rev- opportunity to address you before enue sharing and infrastructure Christmas. On behalf of the SUMA campaign. Officials have been Board of Directors and staff, I wish meeting regularly with represent- you a safe and cozy holiday sea- atives from the Province since our son. See you in the New Year! first meeting with Deputy Premier Serby and Minister Van Mulligen. Sincerely, We are working hard to keep Mayor Allan Earle up the political will and to make Dalmeny

...Campaign from page 1 been suggested to compensate agenda for the 2007-08 provincial for past municipal struggles in or- budget, and to maintain political der to bring funding back to an ac- will on the part of the Province. It is ceptable level so that cities, towns the opinion of the Executive Com- and villages can provide adequate mittee and Board of Directors that services to their residents. With the best way to maintain political the legal requirement for munici- will is to engage the public through palities to balance their finances, an awareness campaign. This the drastic degree to which cities, way, the Association will honour towns and villages have been un- the many communities that have derfunded in the past is difficult for pledged over $30,000 (and grow- the untrained eye to detect. ing!) in support of a public aware- ness campaign. Round one of the SUMA moves forward in coopera- public awareness strategy began tion with the Province to resolve in late November with a series of municipal funding needs, but the messages in 15 different newspa- The partnership between the 13 Community Association remains commited to pers. Stay tuned... this is the most Futures offices in Saskatchewan and Western accountability. SUMA is working important campaign SUMA has Economic Diversification has been building and to keep municipal funding on the launched in years! supporting rural and northern communities for over 20 years. Whether you are starting out 200-2222-13th Avenue Business or expanding your business or have a Regina, SK S4P 3M7 Builders great business idea, Community P: 306-525-3727 F: 306-525-4373 Futures can provide business [email protected] www.suma.org counselling, youth services, The Urban Voice, published six times per year, is the official newsletter of the access to business Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association. Articles, letters and photographs are invited. All material is subject to editing. Subscriptions $18 per year. resources, and repayable business loans in all SUMA EXECUTIVE SUMA DIRECTORS A Great areas of Saskatchewan Mayor Sharon Armstrong, Wynyard except the larger cities of Mayor Allan Earle, Interim President, Councillor Fred Clipsham, Regina Place to and Regina. Vice-President for Towns Councillor Fred Clipsham, Vice-Presi- Councillor Bev Dubois, Saskatoon Visit us on the web at dent for Cities, Regina Director Councillor Michael Fougere, Regina Start www.cfsask.ca for a listing Mayor Allan Earle, Vice-President, Towns Councillor Randy Goulden, of your nearest office. Mayor Barry Gunther, Vice President, Villages, Resort Villages and Northern Mayor Gordon Hall, St. Walburg Municipalities Mayor Allan Heron, Eston Mayor Joe Hordyski, La Ronge CONTRIBUTING STAFF Mayor Sandy Larson,

Laurent Mougeot, Executive Director Councillor Dawn Luhning, Mervyn Norton, Manager of Policy & Councillor Tiffany Paulsen, Saskatoon Communication Services Mayor Roland Zimmer, Tisdale Brittany Staines, Communications Prince Albert Director - TBA Coordinator Shantel Lipp, Events Coordinator

 The Voice of Cities, Towns and Villages Saskatchewan Municipal Awards

A new awards program has been “We’ve always known that Sas- pal practice that exemplifies efforts ently risen to the challenges that established that will celebrate ex- katchewan municipalities lead the to consult and cooperate with oth- face them,” SARM (representa- cellence in the municipal sector. way when it comes to innovative er municipalities, non-government tive title and name) said. “By practices and excellent work on organizations, community groups, highlighting best practices, we The Saskatchewan Municipal behalf of the people they serve,” , other governments hope to encourage other munici- Awards program has been joint- SUMA Interim President Allan Ear- and citizens for the purpose of de- pal leaders to look at how those ly developed by SUMA, SARM, le said. “SUMA is proud to support livering benefit to citizens. practices can be applied in their New North, UMAAS, the Rural this new program in the efforts to municipalities.” Municipal Administrators’ As- publicly recognize the terrific work • Community Leadership - rec- sociation and the department of being done by Saskatchewan’s ognizes a municipal practice, by In order to spread the word about Government Relations. municipalities.” a municipality with a population the new awards program, an in- of 500 or less, that demonstrates formation packet, including a “I’m excited about the creativity There are four award categories: the municipality’s commitment to nomination form, will be sent to and thoughtful direction that I see providing leadership by meeting each municipal office in the prov- coming from municipal leaders • Municipal Service Excellence existing and future needs of the ince. throughout the province,” Gov- - recognizes a municipal practice community. ernment Relations Minister Harry that enhances the ability to deliver Nominations for the Awards close Van Mulligen said. “Their efforts cost-effective services that regu- Practices that were initiated in 2000 on January 19, 2007. Forms can are an important part of helping larly exceed the expectations of or later are eligible for nomination. be submitted by fax, mail or on- the provincial government meet their customers. In each case, a selection panel will line. its goals of making life better for judge the nominated practices by average Saskatchewan families • Economic Development Lead- how innovative, effective, signifi- The Municipal Awards will be and building a better future for ership - recognizes any municipal cant and sustainable the practices handed out at an awards cere- our youth. I’m pleased that we’ve practice that demonstrates the use were. The selection panel will also mony in late March. established a formal way to cel- of strategies to improve the local consider whether the practices in ebrate that excellence.” economic development climate question enhance the capacity of Saskatchewan Municipal Awards while supporting long-term eco- the municipality and how transfer- Room 410 The awards are sponsored by the nomic development in Saskatch- able those practices are to other 1855 Victoria Avenue department of Government Rela- ewan. jurisdictions. Regina SK S4P 3T2 tions, SUMA, SARM and Conex- • Regional Leadership and Part- F: 306-787-3691 us Credit Union. nerships - recognizes any munici- “Municipal leaders have consist- www.communilink.sk.ca/awards

The Voice of Cities, Towns and Villages  MLDP Winter Modules on the Way! Members’Members’ Voice by Kristin Dowler learn something from the instruc- Dear President Schlosser: more than a 15% increase in their This year, the Municipal Leader- school levies. When will the in- ship Development Program wraps tor, and from the interaction with your peers. At its October 23, 2006 regular creases end? We don’t know the up its third successful year. Since meeting, Council agreed to sup- answer to this question either, but 2003, we have delivered 97 mod- In 2007, the MLDP will introduce port the upcoming ‘40/40’ cam- we know that the time is coming ules over 80 different locations a new module – Advanced Eco- paign with a cheque... to be is- where property owners, who are around the province, over 1200 nomic Development – as a sup- sued from our office shortly. the only people paying municipal municipal leaders have taken at and school tax, are reaching a least one module, and 88 people plement to module 3. It will focus on strategic planning, business Council is hopeful that by lobby- breaking point regarding taxes. have completed all five modules, retention, and project manage- ing the provincial government for earning them a certificate of com- ment. More information will be long term sustainable funding, We as leaders cannot simply keep pletion. At the upcoming conven- distributed to municipal offices we will have some flexibility in de- saying “Well, costs are going up, tion, I look forward to giving many when the module is ready to be cision making regarding finaces, so your taxes will too.” We must more certificates away. delivered. especially for capital projects, in- develop a solution, and hopefully stead of simply raising taxes year by lobbying the provincial govern- In the three years of its existence, The upcoming winter session has after year. ment with the ‘40/40’ campaign, the MLDP has offered five mod- SUMA and Saskatchewan mu- ules: Module 1 – Municipal Lead- been scheduled and registra- tions are already streaming in. If Our province has seen unprec- nicipalities will be able to provide ers’ Roles and Responsibilities; you are interested in attending a edented change in terms of the some relief to our taxpayers, and Module 2 – Planning for Success: module, I encourage you to send deliverty of education and health not have to sing the same song An Introduction to Strategic, Fi- in your registrations soon, as care in recent years, yet thte anymore. nancial, and Land-use Planning; space in each module is limited. funding source for both depart- Module 3 – Municipal Economic For more information about the ments has remained unchanged. Good luck with your lobbying ef- Development Fundamentals; program, please visit the MLDP Municipalities have been made forts, and we look forward to re- Module 4 – Human Resources homepage at www.mldp.ca or responsible for the maintenance ceiving favourable news regarding in the Municipal Workplace; and call 306.761.3731. of more and more infrastructure your campaign. Module 5 – Public Relations and in recent years, but our only rev- Communications in the Municipal For complete listings of MLDP enue source has remained the Sincerely, Workplace. Each of these mod- modules, visit www.mldp.ca or property tax base. Municipal ules was specially designed to the calendar of events on the taxes make up less than 50% of Steven Piermantier meet the needs of municipal lead- SUMA website: www.suma.org our residents’ total tax bill, and Administrator ers in Saskatchewan. If you are since Nipawin was amalgamated Town of Nipawin a new councillor, or a seasoned into the North East School Divi- veteran, you are guaranteed to sion, our residents have seen

 The Voice of Cities, Towns and Villages 2006 Municipal election results Thank you to the administrators who contributed municipal election results for this publication. Aberdeen Burstall Cumberland House Yanish, Dave Yee Glen Ogilvy, Jackie Boyenko, Dan Ken Hook, Don Barg, Bill Brodie, Brad Andy McKay, Garry Carriere, Brian Char- Fox Valley Fletcher, Adrien Hamoline, Brian Jones, Dieterle, Horld Jansma, Derek Moore, boyer, Denise Mackenzie, Aileen Thomas Larry Hudec, Ryan Bachmier, Mark Laura Matheson, Bruce Voldeng Terry Volk Cupar Hudec, Delia Hughes, Dale Schneider Air Ronge Buena Vista Val Orb, Neil Schulhauser, Cheryl Boha, Frontier Gordon Stomp, Tom Carlson, Shane Larry Hall, Bill Dinu, Terry Loustel, Cam Merv Casteel, Cory Haines, Alvin Nameth, Connie Korsberg, Garry Bakken, Darwin Delaney, Terry DesRoches, Jeff Simpson Mackay, Al McKenzie Don Jeworski Heggestad, David Miller, Barb Nesland Albertville Cabri Cut Knife Gerald Louis Hradecki, Corey Nygaard, Lloyd Robert Oldhaver, Mark Bang, Norman Germaine Vany, Gary Brackenbury, San- Rudy Lonoway, Glen Moore, Trevor Warkentin Bue, David Culham, Tanis Fahselt, Lind- dra Feser, Fred Roschker, Robert Rowat, Rieger Allan say Kelsey, Barry McGuigan Darrel Thomas, Grant Wasmuth Glenavon Larry Sommerfeld, Valerie Anderson, Canora Dalmeny Herb Schmidt, Blair Arnott, Neil Ennis, Lorne Grumetza, Pat O’Grady, Clarence Terry Dennis, Lawrence Hanewich, Allan Earle, Joel Mierau, Matt Bradley, Pat Hammond, Bill Sluser Platz, Randy Schmaltz, Edward Senger Sylvester Harvey Nelson, James Earle, Mike Furi, Grand Coulee Arborfield Quentin Attwater David Kinvig, Gerald Deschene, Bob Randal Rusk, Dwight Thesen, Ken Art Young, Shirley Danberg, Michael Mor- Davidson Ferguson, Ron Highet, Kevin Kasha Soucy, Allan Gray, Robert Cummings, rison, Gord Plantz, Jeff Willoughby Mary Jane Morrison, Jeff Alexander, Gravelbourg Robert Kapeller, Earl Clark Carmichael Mary Ann Chomyshen, Cliff Cross, Adrian Fern Bouvier, Ronald Bouvier, Toos Arcola M.C. Wells, Bill Horsburgh, Alvin Metz Schmiedge, Clayton Schneider, Jason Giesen, Paulette Hawkins, Louis Leclaire, Harry Laurent, Sheane Birnie, Michael Carnduff Shaw Roger Loiselle, Darcy Stefiuk Ellis, Adam Manastyski, Ken McMillan, Jack McFarlane, Roy Annetts, Ross Ap- Debden Green Lake Clint McNeil, Sheila Sim perley, Joan Barber, Verdeen Matthewson, Ron Reves, Ed Boutin, Norman Cyr, Dean Fred McCallum, Jackie Kennedy, Art Asquith Howard Parr, Paul Puffalt Demers, Luci O’Brien Laliberte, Dan Martian, Gordon Rediron Charles Chappell, Gail Erhart, Blaine Delisle Grenfell Ganchar, Doug Haugrud, Steven Quiring, Roydon Taylor, Clint Goetz, Mark Schulz Rita Pfoh, Jimmy Climenhaga, Bruce Dave DeVos, Tyler Carles, Ken Ham- Diana Rice, Kelly Wolfe Carrot River Gamble, Melanie Hartley, Buck McFarlane, nett, Marc Saleski, Colin Traub, Bruce Assiniboia Jim Doherty, Scott Brownlee, Dale De- Darcy Peakman, Teresa Shirley Urschel, Rod Wolfe Paul Topola, Walter Chipak, Bill Dyck, bienne, Henry Doerksen, Robert Gange, Denzil Hague Kim Ford, Carol Hogg, Bev Monea, Bob Michael Kozun, Edward Little Murray Sieben, Ken Dewald, Gordon Patricia Wagner, Martin Fehr, Roy Fehr, Pickard Churchbridge Deck, Doug Koch Alice Funk, Ken Klassen Rod Sawatzky, Balcarres May Walter Karau, Dwight Basken, Disley Carey Zacharias Dwight Dixon, Stanley Aldous, Earl Ba- Deloris Christian, Ronald Daum, Jim Gal- Norman Noel, Cliff Folk, Jeffrey Keith Hanley con, Rob Derkach, Chad Keisig, Gordon lant, Alderman Matcyk, Russell Thies Dubuc Don Lynn, Dianne Ballard, Linda de- Michayluk, Harry Paus Chamberlain Melba McAlpine, Margaret Ellwood, Mar- Regt, Daryl Grindheim, Don Measor, Clint Battleford Kevin Uhrich, Lyle Bennett, Ed Eberts vin Horachek Sira, Dwight Thall Chris Odishaw, Cameron Duncan, David Chaplin Duff Hepburn George, Bill Halewich, Donna Lavin, Michael Forsberg, Jack Doell, Bruce Louise Thompson, Eldon Hitchens Barbara Adams Eichendorf, Jamie Derek Mahon, Garth Walls Tyler, Ellen Myketiak, Darrell Benson Eastend Fehr, Wayne Hildebrand, Warren Je- Beatty Terry Haggart, Bryce Busse, Brent Giver- schke, Jack Braun Harvey Rainville, Angela Bragg, Julie Denis Daughton, Karen Elliot, Diana haug, Kendal McCuaig, Charles Michel, Herbert Lacroix, Stachniak Dennis Webster, Sean Whitney Al Kildaw, Clifford Belter, Anita Faye Clavet Eatonia Dyck, Carol Goertzen, Albert Hildebrandt, Francis Fleuter, Bernard Flynn, Devin Blair Bentley, Lloyd Driedger, Winston Bob Peters, Clifford Brummund, Shelly Ellery Janz, Doreen Schroeder Hey, Craig Robberstad, Bruce Upton Jack, Cor Lobbes, Curtis Taylor Eckstein, Trent Klarenbach, Debra Bengough Kroeker, Kent Schurman, Mary Skjei Gary Loverin, Gordon Bramall, Larry Madonna Unterreiner, Robert Harrop, Natalie Hipkins, Edward Ens, Brad Reed, Elbow Wall Bryce Harman, Alex Houssian, Scott Doug Tait, Leo Wiebe David Cross, John Alderman, Garry Dunn, Mooney, Trent Sillers, Allan Wieb Colonsay Shawn Graham, Adam Wonnick Leanne Sabasch Bethune James Gray, Jack Campbell, Sandy Englefeld Andrea Brown, Adam Krieser, Rob Olsen Doug Patience, Brenda Garbutt, Ron Edmison, Pat Kindrat, Rick Kowalski, Darrell Athmer, Dean Carnago, Hal Car- Humboldt Gemmell, Brad Hebert, Glenn McEachern Amanda, Sutherland, Scott Yausie nago, Arden Herman, Lloyd Knafelc Malcolm Eaton, Aaron Behiel, Leon Biggar Conquest Esterhazy Fleischhacker, Gordon Lees, Rob Ray Sadler, Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Dale Doug Lemon, Gerry Harris, Doug Jones, Herb Hozjan, Ryan Banga, Linda Cho- Muench, Philip Smith, Leon Winkel Buxton, Pat Grondin, Penny McCallum, Marcia Lemon Michael Wytrykusz mos, Barry Hassler, Pauline Jeannot, Indian Head Kirk Sherbino Coronach Robert Unchulenko, Richard Zurburg Al Hubbs, Ron Braithwaite, Lisa Craigie, Big River Skip McBain, Troy Bartlett, Colleen Steven Cole, Norman Johner, Thor John- Sandra Gilbert, Ken Easterbrook, Al Christopherson-Cote, Guy Hiltz, Emerson Gary St. Onge, Lori Carr, Lynn Chipley, son, Tim Reihl Hrynkiw, Dorothy Kuzhaus, Patricia Lobe Jones, Tom McLay, Edward Plumb Brian Johnson, Roy Ludwig, Dennis Moe, Kamsack Bredenbury Craik Shirley Thera Darryl Binkley, Betty Dix, John Fernuik, Glenn Langford, Fred Nicholson, Twila Rodney Haugerud, Richard Rogers, Mark Eston William Glagoloff, Karen Koreluik, Helen Brears, Dave Herron, Olga Mosiman Thomson, Wanda Paradis, Richard Bis- Al Heron, Chari Collinge, Kirk Cumiskey, MacFarlane, Tim Woollard Broadview son, Peter McIntosh Stan Johnston, Bob Mullock, Lori Ries, Kelliher Sid Criddle, Brent Bagshaw, Wayne Craven Audrey Tumback Vic Maydonick, Sue Blight, Darcy King, Berlin, Esther Bonk, Patrick Chaskavich, Andri Vandeven, Jeff Arnold, Tom Buhay, Fillmore Joseph Lambert, Winnie Yanko Larry Hedman, Stan Morden Michael Spanier, Leighton Watts Marvin Chambers, Dean Hanson, Cam Kelvington Bruno Creelman Hart, Tracey Kyrylchuk, Bill Wall Edward Tetelowski Audrey Ludwig, Karrie Derouin, Laurel Don Anslow, Victor Bresett, Tyler Gerry, Fleming Kennedy Grayson, Bernie Huber, Gregor Kehrig, Allan Gottfried, George Patterson Philip Hamm, Dale Barry, David Black, Tye Cancade, Juanita Armstrong, Larry Sorokoski, Kevin Thiel Creighton Cherie Dukart, Ashley Dingman, Tina Yvonne Bertalon, Barb Dixon, Jill Dor- Buchanan Bruce Fidler, Don Aasen, Roland Beasse, Durbin, Garry Lawrence rance Adam Kosar, Morley Leung, Nicholas Valery Chute, Kevin Elliott, LaVern Hinz- Fort Qu’Appelle Kenosee Lake Woloschuk man, Colleen Stallard , Jeff Brown, Lee Finishen, Lyle Basken, Stuart Balfour, Wendy Cur- Jenny Melanson, Connie Wowchuk, Dave Northwest Mayor Gordon Hall St. Walburg SUMA Regional Committees Cities Alderman Herb Flieger 2006-09 Towns Mayor Ben Buhler Osler Central Mayor Sharon Armstrong Wynyard Villages Mayor Larry MacDaid Edam Cities Mayor Larry Sommerfield* Allan Southeast Councillor Bill Rudachyk Towns Mayor Val Orb Cupar Cities Mayor Gary St. Onge Estevan Villages vacant Towns Councillor Denise Peter Whitewood East Central Councillor Randy Goulden Yorkton Villages Mayor David Mayer Sedley Cities Councillor Mike Fisher Melville Southwest Mayor Sandy Larson Swift Current Towns Mayor Tom Gall Springside Cities Councillor Jerrod Schafer Swift Current Villages vacant Towns Mayor Renaud Bissonnette Willow Bunch Northeast Mayor Roland Zimmer Tisdale Villages Mayor Leanne Sabasch Hodgeville Cities Alderman Lynn Abbott Melfort West Central Mayor Al Heron Eston Towns Councillor Basil Forsberg Nipawin Cities vacant Villages Mayor Nathalie Hipkins Codette Towns Mayor Chris Odishaw Battleford * Member “At-Large” - there are no cities in the Central region Villages vacant

The Voice of Cities, Towns and Villages  rie, Jack Gilliss, Dennis Gustafson Schneider inson, Fred Clipsham, Michael Fougere, Tisdale Kerrobert Bill Gray, Wade Murray, Sharron Bryce, Roland Zimmer, Bob Burgess, Leanne Gary Smith, Myrna Kissick, Brent Terry Tait, Kevin Foster, Pearl Hawkins, Mike O’Donnell, Terry Hincks, Jerry Flegel Doppler, Al Jellicoe, Richard Lamb, Car- Hebron, Marty Baroni, Brian Feser, Valerie Holowach, Linda Jones Regina Beach son Penner, William Zorn JoAnne Schell, Wayne Mock Middle Lake Duane Klippenstine, Peter Counios, Tompkins Kincaid Gordon Koeferle, Kenton Friesen, Trevor Janey Davies, Karen May Robert Petro- John Woodward, Laurie Crothers, Pat Cynthia Gross, Heather Archer, Bernie Otsig vitch, George Soloman Schofield, Michael Robinson, Gloria Somerville, Bernie Miller Milestone Zaleschuk Spuzak Richard Galbraith, Jeff Brown, Judy Unity Leonard Margolis, Corey Bacon, Leon- Moorhead, Neil Garratt, Bev Seibert, Barry Manz, Al Korol, Glen Nickell Kathryn Johnson, Richard Briggs, ard Ethier, Kurt Margolis, Jim McNulty, Michelle Henry, Bernard Churko William Fraser, Bryan Hammer, Sylvia Dian Merkosky, Mike Soulier Minton Joe Dumonceau, Robert Anderson, Alfred Maljan, Don Robertson Kipling Orville Corbin, Alfred Bell, Dennis Sim- Gunsch, Rod Haley, Don Pollock Kevin Hassler, Kevin Kish, Max Krecsy, part Rockglen Roland Facette, January Legault, Rene Glen Kuhn, Duane Leicht, Mark Olson, Missinipe Leonard Davey, Faye Elford, Leo Lam- Perrault, John Reynolds, Karin Smith- Darren Szakacs Zac Adams, Ric Driediger, Leo Jacobsen, ontagne, Jodie Lanford, Ron Prefontaine, Fargey Paul Lyons, Angela Saalmann Michael Ryan, Elden Walter Vanscoy John Houston, Robert Duncan, Roy Montmartre Rosetown Keith Lensen, Merv Easton, Wilfred Lequyer, Clifford Nankivell, Jim Johnston Cal Abrahamson, Robert Chittenden, Brian Gerow, Dale Arsenault, Tim Askin, Gordon, James Thompson, Jacob Wat- Lafleche Patsy Fisher, David Little, Henry Stoppler Gary Groves, Jamie Kemp, Grant Mar- ters Raymond Clermont, Cail Bouvier, Jean Moose Jaw tens, Rome Molsberry Briere, Laurie Hicks, Emile Martineau, Dale McBain, Darin Chow, Mary-Dell Saltcoats Wesley Wolfe, Roger Ecarnot, Paul Maxine Ann Tallon, Hal Walters Findlay, Dawn Luhning, Regina Sagal- Woody Bjarnson, Kim Cooper, Grant Flaman, Shane Henderson, Darrell Laird Henry, Al Schwinghamer, Brian Swanson McCallum, Jim McCallum, Robert Morgan, Weisgerber Gary Fischer, Judy Redekopp, Ralph Morse Don Ward, Brenda Wiley Viscount Schidlowsky Bob Patterson, Jamie Baxter, Louis Fa- Saskatoon Moe Kirzinger, Andie Anderson, Armand Landis fard, Ken Koch, Bob Olynick, Jason Spate, Don Atchison, Darren Hill, , Clavelle, Dale Wagner, Greg Wagner Bernard Ochs, Sheila Braithwaite, Lionel Linda Toews Moe Neault, Myles Heidt, Gordon Wyant, Warman Brule, Jerome Ehry, Kevin Schwebius Muenster Charlie Clark, , Glen Penner, Sheryl Spence, Tracy Marshall, Kevin Langham Bueno Korte, Dick Blechinger, Bill Szaut- Tiffany Paulsen, Bev Dubois Martens, Sharon Martens, Gary Philip- Martin Hanly, Darcy Bulitz, Gerry ner, Bob Bergermann, Chad Dobmeier Semans chuk, Kendall Shram, Tyler Wiebe Chouinard, Gary Epp, Roy Hansen, Scott Neville Ray Lamontagne, Malcolm Bains, Jay Watson McIntyre, Glen Thiessen Harvey Linnen, Richard Peru, Henry Holmes, Mark Ladner, Duane Linford Ted Reifferscheid, Dan Beuker, Sheri La Ronge Sawatzky Shaunavon Biemans, Rick Haussecker, Tim Strunk, Joe Hordyski, Tracy Fiske, Doreen Polis- Nipawin Sharon Dickie, Mark Benesh, Pat Billard, Ed Weber, Dale Lung chuk, Roger Schooley, Thomas Sierzycki, Glen Day, George Belchamber, Dennis Mike Elmgren, Alan Ruetz, Richard Whyte, Wawota William Stewart, Mike Wolkosky Hryhor, Basil Forsberg, Gail Knox, Barry Janelle Wickstrom Norm Oliver, Larry Edwards, Don Hor- Lashburn Richer, Dave Trann vath, Roger L’Arrivee, Doug Wight Steven Turnbull, Al Kolybab, Kevin Mc- Dennis Zoski, Angeline Sebulsky, Leon- Weldon Nay, Doug Rankin, Lisa Shendaruk, Hank Julian Sadlowski, Don Buglas, Terry ard Sebulsky Neil Ball, Stan Apesland, Howard Tarry Skinner, Kristie Twidale Lynn Cann, Ray Fox, Ian Hamilton, Grace Shellbrook Weirdale Leask Lang, Brad Pattinson John Young, Bruce Clements, Louis Garry Sumlic, Sandra Moritz Bob Hryniuk, Gordon Harris, Arthur Freeman, Don Moe, Kathleen Nording, Welwyn Spriggs, Lorraine Madsen, Mervin Prys- Murray Arnold, Kevin Vancuren, Joe Amund, Otterson, George Tomporowski Joe Santer, Willa Overholt, Darcy Pep- tupa Yurkowski Southey pin Leoville Ogema Martin Lingelbach, Leigh Bishop, Judy Weyburn Ron Craswell, Louise Beaulac, Marcel Wayne Myren, Barbara Caird, Melvin Heinzig-Mackinnon, Ryan Kainz, Brian Debra Button, Bill McKenzie, Dick Bruneau, Ernest Denis, Gordon Kohls Horner, Ken Klemenz, Carol Peterson, Langford, Ron Off, Terri Schultz Michel, Bill Rudachuk, Rob Stephanson, LeRoy Gordon Stewart, Edward Struthers Spiritwood Nancy Styles, Dave Craigen Morris Hartman, Ken Crowter, Keith Osler Gary von Holwede, James Bedi, Stan White City Dale, Ben Dyck, Denis McKnight, Brian Ben Buhler, Jason Doell, Jason Pauls, Chubak, Kelsey Dortman, Dave Hujber, Bruce Evans, Tim Kalynchuk, Fran Thoen, Bill Work Darryl Penner, Wayne Piper, Dick Braun, Ragnar Latus, Bruce Rogers Passmore, Mark Schwartz, Howard Lipton Gren Neufeld Springside Slack, Cecil Snyder, Darhl Vercaigne Doug Blatter, Gerald Huber, Brad Know- Outlook Tom Gall, Alvin Breitkreuz, Wayne Can- White Fox les, Marvis Seel, Pat Todd Bob Stephenson, Floyd Childerhose, telo, Dan Derow, Al Langley, Donn Laube, Gary Vidnes, Mary Lou Peterson, Cliff Lloydminster Ross Derdall, Kevin McCormick, Tony Evelyn Roberson Rose, Barry Senger, Don Tait Ken Baker, Thomas Altman, Alan Cay- Peter, David Simonson, Donna Smith Wilkie ford, Herb Flieger, Merv Loewen, Paul Oxbow Allan Perrin, Darwin Burkholder, Elgin Wally Lorenz, Jason Halter, Mary Ellen Richer, Rob Saunders Dale Ching, Bob Goodward, Dianne Clark, Terry Geuroloff Herzog, Allen Irwin, Gus MacMaster, Alex Loreburn Mathison, Randy Peet, Doug Pierce, Cam St. Brieux Majewski, David Ziegler Bruce Hagen, Travis Brown, Richard Rutledge, Judy Swanson Pauline Boyer, Maurice Boyer, Dan Clif- Willow Bunch Rendall, Seteven South, Vanessa Tastad Pelly ford, Tony Kosokowsky, Pat Yeager Renaud Bissonnette, Gisele Fafard, Lumsden Sharon Nelson, Judy Chernoff, Robert St. Gregor Wayne Joyal, Nichole Lesperance-Gell- Verne Barber, Ron Hart, Dan Kirby, Dercach, Heath Morin, Mary Jean Vogel Doug Hogemann, Brad Frerichs, Wayne ner Wayne Mackay, Sid Sikorski, Al Sulma, Pense Hogemann Windthorst Gerry Tomkins Linda Goetz, Chad Fenrick, Michele LeB- St. Louis Tim Dew, Norm Jones, Rhonda Kapell, Major lanc, Scott Klemp, Dave Parsons Roland Petit, Bonnie Kuppenbender, Trevor Parley, Doug Pusch Veryl Richelhoff, Darcy Crawford, Dan Pilot Butte Denis Patrick, Les Rancourt, Sonny Wolseley Wenzel Ed Zsombor, Sid Bowles, Gerhardt Ernst, Vandale Denton Keating, Curtis Douan, Keith Maple Creek Norm Halipchak, Don Distner, Don Leir, St. Walburg Ennis, Gerald Hill, Larry Hilderman, Anne Weisgerber, John Andreas, Ellaine cheryl Tonita Gordon Hall, Tony Leeson, Claude Frank Schneider, Tim Taylor Hawrylak, Harvey Pickett, David Rowley, Ponteix Lalonde, Walter Looshorn, Mae Trotzuk, Wiseton Barry Rudd, Mel Sharp Etiennette Binette, Claude Desautels, Keith Schneider, Mark Lussier Jim McDonald, Les Meyers, Tim Marcelin Shawn Larochelle, Ernie Lemieux, Guy Stony Rapids Roszell, John Seargeant Dale Butler, Norman Desjardins, David Roberge, Leo Thibault, Brian Walters Daniel Powder, Doris MacDonald, Gerald, Wynyard Grenier, Tom Hatfield, Shane Lalonde Porcupine Plain MacDonald, Mervin MacDonald Sharon Armstrong, Albert Boylak, Margo Terry Zip, Brent Dighton, Gaylge Graham, Stoughton Sheila Hitchings, Greg Kostyk, Danny Neil Trach, Henry Korchalo, Dale Red- Andy Nerlien, Marvyn Pickering, John Don Knibbs, Rob Andris, Ken Bahnuick, Kucey, George Lamb, Paul Lendzyk man Slobodian, Darrell Zenuk Clarence Hoffort, Bill Knous, Blaine Mor- Yellow Grass Marshall Preeceville rison, Keith Tramer William Wilke, Wendy Carver, Dale Noella Hill, Monty Boser, Dave Cruick- Garth Harris, Ollie Maksymiw, Sheldon Sturgis Dixon, Donna Johnstone, Richard Klatt, shank, Derek Van Tetre, Blair Jezowski Nelson, Johnny Petryshyn, Beatrice Sekel, Don Olson, Wilfred Boychuk, Alan Hom- Barry Murray, Charles Shugart Jim Ward, Brian Yates lberg, Jeff Michel, Bert Suknasky, Hazel Yorkton Giles Saulnier, Tyson Chillog, Terri Het- Prince Albert Urbanoski, Brian Wiwarchuk Chris Wyatt, Les Arnelien, Dick DeRyk, terly, Terry Kostyna, Kent Muench, Gord Jim Scarrow, Darcy Gervais, Greg Di- Swift Current Randy Goulden, Bob Maloney, Larry Rutten, Travis Wiebe onne, Lee Atkinson, Shawn Williams, Fred Sandy Larson, Gord Budd, Tim Bugera, Pearen, James Wilson Maryfield Matheson, Martin Ring, John Swystun, Stacey Ellertson, Tim Keene, Jerrod Zenon Park Dave Hill, Tom Cairns, Valerie Fouillard, Ted Zurakowski Schafer, John Wall Sylvia Dion, Maurice Lebel, Brigitte Darryl Rathgeber, Don Renwick Seabrook, Trent Wassill McLean Victor Senft, Patricia Dawson, Paul Jes- Cliff Ebenal, Murray Grad, James Potter, sop, Margaret Korchinski, Dean Schlosser Jamie Torry, Leigh Wilson Medstead Robert Walker, Robert Benjamin, Carol Robert Bosnan, Leonard Barbondy, Hoffos, Lyle Thibault, Wally Wray Kathleen Drieschner, Trevor Short, Quinton Wendy Watson Ralph Brockman, Colette Brockman, Project Engineers for: Melfort Elaine Gliddon Contact: Kevin Phillips, Lynn Abbott, Diane Radville • Municipal Infrastructure J.W. (Jim) Campbell, P.Eng. Degelman, Terry Elliott, Rick Lang, Doug David Bellavance, Kenneth Bourassa, • Water and Wastewater Terry, Jason White Shirley Cancade, Douglass Erickson, Dan • Urban Streets and Transportation 1601A - 4th Avenue Melville Ferris, Dwight Fisher, Brian Meston Regina, SK S4R 8P9 Walter Streelasky, Curtis Brooks, Gord Rama • Subdivision Planning Brown, Michael Fisher, Ken Karius, Val- Darrell Dutchak, Jeffrey Hunter Darryl and Land Development Phone: (306) 757-8694 deen Mathies, Courtney Vaudner McLeod • Solid Waste Fax: (306) 757-4202 Mendham Regina • Golf Courses and Recreation E-mail: [email protected] Kevin Angerman, Jeff Marshall, Randy Pat Fiacco, Louis Browne, Jocelyn Hutch-

 The Voice of Cities, Towns and Villages 2007 Convention Bold Leadership, Sustainable Communities

Saskatchewan municipalities are your population and workforce? needs? Our strategic partners Networking subject to both the strength and You are the leaders in your com- will be there, along with many new Networking with your peers is fun fragility of our existence. Bold munities - are there new directions companies who can provide valu- and informative. SUMA’s Annual leadership and sustainability can you can be taking? Are there best able services to your community. Convention provides the best op- only happen when all three or- practices that you are not aware portunity to share with mayors ders of government are locked of? These sessions will address SUMA is also sending you compli- and councillors from across the together working towards a com- all of these issues. mentary passes so you can invite province. As well, members have mon goal. As with the rings of the your town foremen, senior purchas- a voice in reviewing the policies convention logo, if you remove Cabinet participation ing staff and public works people and bylaws of the Association, one important component, the Premier Calvert and Minister Har- to attend the tradeshow. That way, and to vote on resolutions for the entire structure falls apart. The ry Van Mulligen have been invited you can meet together with the coming year. You will also hear 102nd SUMA annual convention to address our delegates. Gov- suppliers. Delegates have indi- details on issues other commu- February 4-7, 2007 in Saskatoon ernment Relations will set up an cated they consider the tradeshow nities are experiencing and how will go beyond best practices to office at TCU Place for the entire a major component of the conven- they are addressing challenges. explore the issue of municipal convention to enable the Minis- tion. In return, the tradeshow ex- We encourage you to make use sustainability. ter and his staff to meet with you. hibitors underwrite a major portion of social events and breaks to network with members, renew Register early to ensure you are acquaintances and meet new able to attend the break-out ses- people – expand your network. sions of your choice as well as qualify for the early bird registra- Social Events tion fee. The convention program Sunday night you’ll enjoy the and registration forms are includ- sites and sounds of Vegas dur- ed with this issue of the Urban ing the Viva Las Vegas Night! Voice. You’ll actually think you’re in Ve- gas when you see “An Evening Bold Leadership - going be- with the Legends,” performed by yond best practices entertainer and celebrity imper- What is new and innovative in sonator Robert Larrabee. Come the world of municipal govern- on out, try your luck at the Casino ance? In our programming we tables (funny money only), take will go beyond best practices to in some great entertainment and new technologies and concepts Other cabinet ministers and their of convention expenses, allowing get acquainted with your fellow that you can apply in your munici- staff will also be available. Please us to keep our registration fees as delegates. pality. The areas we will cover check the SUMA website at www. low as they are. through our education sessions suma.org for updates. The last On Monday night, the Board of on Sunday are immigration, water day of convention is Cabinet day. Breakfast will be available in the Directors invites you to Hospital- technology, recycling and waste First, you will have the opportunity tradeshow area on Monday and ity Night at the Park Town Hotel. management, local policing, man- to participate in dialogue sessions Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. By Drop by, mingle with friends, and aging municipal operations and with individual cabinet members. attending the trade show you will sing a song or two. human resources management. This will be followed with the Bear be eligible for a major delegate Pit with the Premier and his Cabi- draw on each of the two days. At Tuesday night is the President’s Sustainable Communities re- net. SUMA recognizes the impor- your request, we will be providing Banquet. This gala evening will quire bold leadership for com- tance of this time to interact with refreshment breaks in the conven- feature dinner, awards ceremony munity development. members of the provincial govern- tion area as well as the tradeshow and entertainment provided by The two main sessions will deal ment. area. It is our hope that this will the highly talented ventriloquist/ with new directions in commu- encourage you to visit exhibitor comedian Don Bryan and his hi- nity development and leadership. Municipal Marketplace Trade- booths. larious cast of characters. What new directions will we be show looking at? Sustainability is a Now the largest trade show of its Awards and recognition Partners Program modern catch phrase that plays kind in western , with over Long serving elected officials and While you are attending the a part in federal and provincial 160 displays you will have the op- municipal employees will be rec- SUMA convention, your partner is funding. Regional Cooperation portunity to meet the primary sup- ognized by SUMA at the Presi- welcome to register for the Part- is key to sustainability. Sharing pliers to the municipal market. dent’s Banquet on Tuesday. We ners’ Program. Full information services within the region will also What is new and innovative? What enjoy recognizing these deserving is included with this issue of the play a major role. What role can existing products will meet your individuals in front of their peers. Urban Voice. immigration play in increasing

The Voice of Cities, Towns and Villages  Saskatchewan Scrap Tire Corporation on a roll The Saskatchewan Scrap Tire a huge difference for the environ- have sufficient revenue to tackle each, up from $10. And for the Corporation (SSTC) recently cel- ment. Can you imagine what eight them.” larger “off the road” tires, such as ebrated a recycling milestone. million tires would look like in a As a result, the Scrap Tire Corpo- those used on mining equipment, landfill?” said SSTC Chairman Don ration also announced changes in the fees will rise from $35 per tire On November 1, the non-profit, in- Schlosser. the tire recycling fees in Saskatch- to an average of between $35 and dustry-led association marked the ewan – the first increase since $75 apiece. eight millionth used tire collected “Instead, the rubber from these the program’s inception in 1996. in Saskatchewan under the prov- tires has been reclaimed and recy- These fees are levied by the prov- “The revised fees more accurately ince-wide tire recycling program. cled into products like patio paving ince’s 1,200 tire retailers on all reflect the actual cost of collect- blocks and safer playground sur- tires sold, and remitted to SSTC to ing and recycling these various The milestone comes just ten faces for children. Tires recycled fund the recycling program. The categories of tires,” explained years into the tire program’s histo- in Saskatchewan have been put to new rates take effect February 1, Schlosser. “They also bring Sas- ry, demonstrating the tremendous many good uses, from sports fields 2007. katchewan’s rates more in line success it has had diverting mil- in our communities to better road with those levied in other prov- lions of potentially hazardous and and street construction projects,” Schlosser says the old fees no inces.” environmentally harmful nuisance Schlosser added. longer covered the cost of re- products from the Saskatchewan claiming the tires. “Without a rate Schlosser said the new fees will waste stream and recycling them “Truck bed liners, livestock feed- increase, the future of this impor- enable the Scrap Tire Corporation into useful, marketable items. ers, vehicle ramps, planters, mats tant environmental program was to continue the good work it has – they’re all being made from our in doubt. The cost of virtually all been doing across Saskatchewan “Most people probably don’t know scrap tires, and we’re finding more inputs, particularly fuel and utili- for the past decade. that the small recycling fee they good uses all the time.” ties, have risen dramatically over pay when they re-tire a vehicle the past decade. So the fees that “When you look at the tire recy- or buy a new car has made such Over the past decade, SSTC and sustained the program for its first cling programs offered in other its partners have cleaned over ten years are simply no longer suf- provinces, many operate as 150 urban and rural landfills of tire ficient,” he noted. branches of government or huge stockpiles that have been build- administrations. We’re doing just ing up for several decades. This The new fees will mean that SSTC as effective a job – if not better has added years to the lives of can continue to collect scrap tires – with three paid staff members these important – and expensive from retailer sites as they are gen- and a volunteer board of directors – pieces of infrastructure, helped erated, and deal with the backlog representing tire retailers, envi- the environment, and reduced still present in municipal landfills ronmental groups and municipal the health and safety risks posed and properties across the prov- associations,” Schlosser stated. by the scrap tires. Approximately ince. 140 more landfills have yet to be “I think it’s fair to say we’ve ex- reclaimed. The new rates vary depending on ceeded all expectations that may the type of tire. For passenger car have been projected for our first “Once this phase is complete, we and light truck tires, by far the larg- ten years of operation. With the will start to address the private tire est category sold, the fees will in- ongoing support of Saskatchewan stockpiles that can be found across crease 50 cents from $3.50 to $4 people and our member asso- the province,” said Schlosser. per tire. For medium truck tires, ciations, we plan to continue that “That’s part of our mandate, too the recycling fee will increase from trend well into the future.” SSTC Chairman Don – but the program costs rise year $5 to $9 apiece. For agriculture Schlosser loads the 8 millionth after year, and we never seem to tires, the new rate will be $15 tire to be recycled ice awards, employee recognition commodity that we need to value programs or percentage matched so they will still be part of our hu- Administrators’Administrators’ RRSPs. These are only a small man resources tomorrow. by Debbie Machay, UMAAS Division 2 Voice part of what we can do to show ap- Employee recruitment/retention government, we are all called upon preciation, activate incentive and Deb Machay is the Assistant Ad- was the topic Rodney Audette to do the “above and beyond,” and encourage initiative. ministrator in Maple Creek. chose for our last issue and I that scope seems to continue to Our employees are a precious would like to “piggy back” on grow. That is exactly why it so that. important to value the people who make a success of our municipal Once we have been able to re- offices, public works, recreation cruit employees, retaining those services and so much more. Our same people falls under human human resources contribute in a offers central marketing facilities resources. We need to know variety of ways... informing Sas- to every corner of Saskatchewan with and understand what a value re- kTel of phone numbers, shutting locations in Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Regina human resources are. services off due to a water leak in a neighbour’s house at 2:00 a.m., In my file, under that topic, I have setting the time frame for a Sas- Does your community need a cardboard paper, tin a copy of “ A Short Course in Hu- kPower outage, making wasps and plastic recycling program? man Resources” that I wish to disappear off a deck, arranging to share with you. It simply says: have your back alley paved rather Do you need a baler, cages, pallets or gaylords to The six most important words: “I than a downtown street. I’m sure efficiently handle a recycling program? admit I made a mistake.” every one of us can relate to all of The five most important words: these, we just don’t have the quali- Crown Shred and Recycling will assist you to set “You did a good job.” fications of a magician to make it up a effective recycling program. The four most important words: all happen. But our employees “What is your opinion?” certainly give it their best shot to Crown Shred & Recycling will accept all your The three most important words: do the best they can for the most newspaper, cardboard and plastic, as well as pay “If you please.” people. The two most important words: you top dollar. “Thank you.” If we endeavour to put into practice The one most important word: the training received in the “short For the marketing of your material “We.” course” as well as other initiatives, give Darlene Geleta a call at 306-949-4459 The LEAST important word: “I”. the pay back is much greater than How many of us would receive a the actual cost in spending of tax- Phone (306) 545-5454 • Fax (306) 545-6125 • E-mail [email protected] passing grade? payers dollars. Some ideas worth www.crownshredandrecycling.com In the busy world of municipal consideration are long term serv-

 The Voice of Cities, Towns and Villages Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers

It’s been a hectic yet rewarding have any information about these cate that each box should show Sometime on Saturday May 27th, couple of months for Saskatch- crimes, please contact Saskatch- store product number 458900. 2006, a seven year old boy was ewan Crime Stoppers. The 2006 ewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800- playing alone in Jackson Park on Crime Stoppers International 222-TIPS(8477); or you can leave Do you know anyone who may Second Avenue North in Yorkton. Conference was held in Albu- a Tip online using the “Submit a have been doing a little early The boy was approached by two querque, New Mexico from Octo- Tip” feature found on the website. Christmas shopping? If so, please native males and a native female. ber 1 - 6, 2006. Saskatchewan Remember, Saskatchewan Crime contact Saskatchewan Crime According to the boy, the three in- Crime Stoppers was the recipient Stoppers is totally anonymous and Stoppers. dividuals were older than the vic- of an award for outstanding web- your information could be worth a tim, but were still kids themselves. site design. reward of up to $2000.00! 3)Tools Stolen from Home Center No description could be given for Compound - Warman Detach- the suspects. Also of note for Saskatchewan 1) Drive-By Purse Snatching - ment Crime Stoppers is the news of a Lloydminster Detachment The three suspects then sexually new Provincial Coordinator for Warman RCMP are reporting a assaulted the boy and before they the Program. After three years Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers Break/Enter and Theft from the left, threw the victims clothes onto as the Coordinator of Saskatch- in conjunction with Lloydminster Warman Home Centre compound. the roof of the gazebo in the park. ewan Crime Stoppers, Sgt. Doug RCMP are asking for the public’s This incident took place sometime The suspects also left with the Dersch will be moving on to a help in solving the following crime. during the night of July 24th, 2006. victims blue, BMX-style bike. The new position in Ottawa with the At approximately 3:30 PM on Sep- Approximately $15,000 worth of bike was later recovered. RCMP’s National Community Po- tember 27th, 2006, a lone female tools were stolen from three differ- licing Program. Saskatchewan was walking near the Atrium Cen- ent contractors that had their tools To date, police have no informa- Crime Stoppers would like to take tre in Lloydminster when an un- stored at the compound. tion as to the identity of the sus- this opportunity to thank Sgt. Der- known male approached her on a pects and are asking the public sch for all of his efforts over the bicycle. The suspect was headed 4) Child Assaulted in Yorkton - for any information that may lead past three years. Through his westbound, and as he neared the Yorkton Municipal Detachment them to these suspects. hard work and dedication, the woman, grabbed her purse and Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers pedaled off. Yorkton City RCMP and Saskatch- Program has become model of ewan Crime Stoppers are asking excellence for other Crime Stop- The victim, obviously startled, the public’s assistance in solving Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers pers Programs to follow. was not able to provide much of the following serious crime which 1-800-222-Tips a description of the suspect other took place at a park in Yorkton. www.saskcrimestoppers.com Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers than to say that he was wearing a would like to wish the incoming brown jacket. coordinator, Sgt. Doug Coleman, all the best as he takes up his new duties. Sgt. Coleman brings 2) A Little Early Christmas Shop- a wealth of knowledge to his new ping? - Swift Current Detachment position as he was most recently the Restorative Justice Coordina- Swift Current RCMP are looking tor in Saskatoon. for the person(s) responsible for stealing twelve Home Theatre Sys- The following are some of the tems from a local business some- Unsolved Crimes currently time overnight on September 28th, posted on the Saskatchewan 2006. The systems are Electro- Crime Stoppers website. You home 5.1 Home Theatre Systems, can view these stories at www. and were all still in their boxes at saskcrimestoppers.com. If you the time of the theft. Police indi- Families. Communities. The treasures of life CivicWeb are all around us. The Town of Porcupine Plain would like to thank iCompass Technologies for all the hard work and creativity in designing our new website. The staff at iCompass are exceptional – they are always courteous, accommodating and informative.

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Water System Upgrades at Elbow Support Growing Community

SaskWater recently completed major would have been difficult to fund on their upgrades to the Village of Elbow’s exist- own. After a period of discussion and ing water treatment system, including the analysis, the village decided to sell their commissioning of a new packaged existing system to SaskWater in Septem- treatment plant. These upgrades will ber 2005. The purchase contract saw secure a sustainable water supply to meet SaskWater assume responsibility for seasonal and future customer demand, performing these recent, and any future deliver consistent water pressure, and system upgrades. “We sold 63 lots this enable the use of more automated water summer, and are focused on designing treatment processes. the infrastructure to service them,” said former Elbow Mayor, turned councilor, The Elbow water treatment plant currently John Alderman. “Before we would have serves about 600 permanent residents in been concerned that additional residents the Villages of Elbow, Loreburn, Strong- would put too much pressure on our field, rural users along the Line 19 Water water system, but now we have plenty of Pipeline Utility, and the Harbor Golf water, and although we still have work to Course and Lakeside Marina. The popula- do on our distribution system, we antici- tion served doubles to almost 1200 pate selling more lots in the future.” during the summer months. The upgrades were completed on sched- “One of the biggest challenges associated ule during the month of October. SaskWa- with serving the Elbow area is the signifi- ter Operations staff, including Elbow cant seasonal demand for water from Water Treatment Plant operators Martin cottage owners,” said SaskWater Presi- Zdunich and Karen Fiske, was pleased dent, Stuart Kramer. “During the winter, with the results of their upgrade plan the system processes less than 50,000 which prevented any service interruptions gallons per day, but this can grow to over to customers during the installation of the Former Elbow Mayor turned Councilor, John Alderman, 100,000 gallons per day during the reviews water treatment plant upgrade plans with plant new packaged plant and raw water pump. summer months.” In some cases this led operator Martin Zdunich. “With any upgrade there is a risk that to severe water rationing using the old something will not go as planned result- treatment plant. future residents served by the system will ing in a service shut down or system receive more consistent and higher quality depressurization,” Dennis Frey, Opera- The upgrades, which involved replacing water from their taps throughout the year. tions District Manager said. “We were very the raw water pump and installing a new pleased to complete this work without “packaged treatment plant” in the existing This constant supply of quality water was affecting the routines and activities of building, have more than doubled the the result the Elbow council was looking local residents.” plant’s processing capacity from 150 US for when they started talking to SaskWater gallons per minute to 350 US gallons per in 2004. The council recognized that minute. Now complete, existing and capital funding to perform these upgrades

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Managed hosting option expanding in Saskatchewan

The number of municipalities opt- In the fall of 2004, Town administra- have generated a 50% cost sav- software and storage of data us- ing to use managed hosting for fi- tion from Melville, Saskatchewan ings by reducing the external IT ing the internet in a remote secure nancial software over a traditional visited the SaskTel data center contracts. location such as the SaskTel Data in-house solution is expanding. prior to purchasing, to ensure site Center in Regina. A building within Vadim Software has recently seen was protected. While on site they Fort Qu’appelle, Saskatchewan a building hosts servers in a safe usage almost triple in the past 12 confirmed the technical expertise has recently upgraded to a new protected environment. The client months. The number of users has needed to maintain and support Vadim financial software package. leases space owned by the soft- gone from 25 to 70. Vadim has re- the hardware was available. Com- “The hosting of the software with ware supplier who has purchased cently pre-purchased more space patibility with their financial soft- SaskTel has allowed us to operate banks of server space from Sas- and is now capable of hosting up ware was also confirmed for use in from the newest technology with- kTel and maintains the upgrades to 150 users. a managed hosting environment. out purchasing expensive hard- for the clients. Servers are backed ware” states Administrator, Anna up at continuous intervals every After 2 years, the due diligence Blind River, Ontario, recently Mae Stainbrook. day. Uptime is 99.7%. Software is has been completed showing the switched four clients previously loaded and managed by the finan- option is well proven, with no hid- hosted on internal servers. The Managed Hosting is becoming the cial software vendor leaving the den system costs and has excel- SaskTel managed hosting server norm with many offering cost sav- city free to look after their custom- lent day to day reliability. allows them to keep up to growing ings, reliable service and security. ers. Vadim is the industry leader in needs and address liability issues Purchase prices are very afford- providing managed hosting solu- Bruce Peever from the Town of of their aging servers as they grow able with subscription pricing now tions for local government. Lincoln, Ontario was one of the with the future. available. Soon all software will be first to pioneer the option in spring delivered as a service. It’s part of Vadim Software offers complete 2005. Bruce comments “ the sys- Security of information meets the the evolution of the technology. details and demos of municipal fi- tem speed is instantaneous and industry regulations with informa- nancial software by calling 1-866- the stability is much better than tion mirrored every 5 minutes. What’s an ASP or Managed Host- 763-7654. our in-house server.” ing Solution? In Melfort, Saskatchewan, they An ASP solution is the accessing of

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