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Hippsley said when looking at a provincial budget as a city mayor it’s natural to look at it from the perspective of “what’s in it for us.” In that regard Hippsley said $6.6 million was allocated to the Urban Highway Connector Program, and while noting that is not a huge amount for the entire project, Yorkton is in line for $4 million. “You say thanks for that,” he said. But, then Hippsley said he stepped back to look at the budget from a broader perspective than just what is in the budget for Yorkton, and he is satisfied the province is investing in the right areas, education...

Not surprisingly, the impact of COVID-19 was a major focus of Moe’s remarks. Much of Moe’s remarks focused on the measures the province has taken and the help municipalities were able to obtain through provincial initiatives such as the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP). On the pandemic and when it might end, Moe said there was reason for optimism, and that COVID-19 numbers were “moving in the right direction.” But the premier emphasized the need for vaccines for the province to emerge from the pandemic restrictions. “No matter how severe lockdowns and public health ...

By Ryan Young Feb 8, 2021 6:38 PM On Monday Premier Scott Moe announced the second highest amount ever, targeted towards the Municipal Revenue Sharing Program. Moe announced Saskatchewan municipalities will benefit from more than $275 million in 2021-22. The Premier says this provincial funding for municipalities will provide local leaders the flexibility and adaptability to invest in their community’s current key priorities. The province reports the annual provincial funding amount for the program is based on three quarters of one point of the provincial sales tax revenue collected...

“This been one of the toughest years for us, to Saskatchewan people, I would say this is one of the toughest years, the people of this province have ever experienced,” Moe said. He noted that, like virtually every other jurisdiction in the world, Saskatchewan had to shut down sizable portions of its economy to contain the spread of COVID-19. “It was one of the toughest decisions ever faced (by) government, and one of the toughest decisions I was involved with as premier. But it had to be done, at least temporarily, to protect us,” Moe said. It was necessary to protect the health ca...

Sask. gov’t announces $275m to support municipalities, $3m for urban highways By Moises Canales Feb 8, 2021 11:55 AM 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. “This stable and predictable source of revenue is more important than ever...