SUMA

05/29/2026

Registration for the first dates of our Regional Roadshow closes next week.

If you haven't yet signed up, make sure you do so as soon as possible! https://bit.ly/4dSyznW

05/28/2026

On behalf of our partner organization, SUMAssure, we are sharing risk prevention tips for municipalities as we head into summer!

Injuries happen but they can be prevented. Routine and documented inspection programs, preventative maintenance, and removing or tagging equipment in disrepair reduces the risk of injury.

Liability concerns with playgrounds include equipment in disrepair, hard surfaces where falls can happen, and clothing entanglement and head/neck entrapment.

05/27/2026

We are excited to share that SUMA President Randy Goulden and Ex-Officio Board Member Gerald Aalbers will be participating in the Municipal Energy Dialogue on June 4 in Edmonton, hosted by Energy for a Secure Future in partnership with Resource Works.

As communities across Canada work to balance environmental responsibility with economic growth and housing affordability, the role of local leadership has never been more important. Achieving this balance depends on developing the right mix of energy solutions, ones that advance livable communities while supporting investment, environmental goals, and job creation.

Panelists, including President Goulden and Mayor Aalbers, will share frontline insights on how municipalities are navigating these challenges. The discussion will explore how communities are aligning energy decisions with economic and social priorities to build a more resilient future.

Register now to join the conversation:
https://bit.ly/3Pq2gDH

05/26/2026

A new episode of has dropped!

In S10:E6 Municipal Marvels, we explore an innovative program led by the Saskatchewan Science Centre that empowers students in Grades 5 and up to tackle real-world municipal challenges. Inspired by the film Cities of the Future, this initiative blends science, creativity, and social impact as students research and design sustainable solutions to improve their communities.

Listen to MuniCast on your streaming service of choice, today!

05/22/2026

Statistics Canada is hiring Enumerators in your area for the Census 2026!

Support your community — apply for a census job!

Join the census team and help collect the information that shapes programs and services people rely on every day.

Census jobs offer flexible, short-term employment and the chance to contribute to data collection activities. Census information is used to plan programs and services that support employment, education, public transportation and health care.

Key facts

Pay is $25.87 per hour Enumerator positions, plus authorized expenses.
The time frame for census jobs runs until July 2026 depending on the position and location.
You must be available to work flexible hours including days, evenings, and weekends.
Join the 2026 Census team for meaningful work and community impact!

Deadline to apply: June 15, 2026

Apply now at:

Statistics Canada will soon be hiring approximately 32,000 census jobs across Canada

05/21/2026

SUMA CEO Jean-Marc Nadeau sat down with Cross Border Network host Chris Brown to discuss what's next for SUMA now that Convention 2026 is over.

Tune in here:

For weeks, Municipal Affairs has taken you inside the conversations, ideas, and debates that shaped the 2026 SUMA Convention in Regina. But today, we turn th...

05/21/2026

We’re grateful to have Jeffery Straker's "One Foot on Main Street" as our theme for MuniCast. It captures the spirit of community and connection that the series is all about, reflecting the pride, relationships, and shared experiences that shape our municipalities. The song sets the perfect tone for the conversations being had on MuniCast. Thank you, Jeffrey, for sharing your music with us, we’re proud to feature your work as part of the show.

You can listen to MuniCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and more.

05/20/2026

Have you filled out your census yet? Did you know the census is used to decide how much grant funding your municipality gets from the provincial and federal governments? https://bit.ly/4cDg3Q4

05/20/2026

Registration for SUMA's Regional Roadshow is now open! Open to all SUMA members, the Regional Roadshow is your opportunity to connect with the other members of your region to network, hear updates from SUMA, and learn.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4dSyznW

05/19/2026

A new episode of MuniCast has dropped!

In S10:E5 Working Better Together we sit down with leaders from SUMAssure, SUMAInvest, and the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA) to explore three innovative programs designed to help Saskatchewan municipalities thrive. The discussion highlights how each organization was created in direct response to municipal needs and how collaboration continues to support stronger, more resilient communities.

MuniCast is available on all major streaming platforms.