Last week, Government Relations Minister Lori Carr announced that Saskatchewan’s portion of the federal Safe Restart Canada Plan for municipal governments, approximately $70.32 million, will begin to be distributed immediately to all compliant Saskatchewan municipalities.
“As Saskatchewan returns to a new normal, this is another important investment to help municipalities and their residents weather the storm,” Carr said in a media release. “This funding will support efforts to protect health and safety, prepare for potential future waves of COVID-19, and facilitate the safe re-opening of economies.”
Of the amount, $62.26 million will be granted in general municipal support on a per capita basis, while $8.07 million will be allocated to municipal public transit support for the four cities with transit systems, based on ridership. Quickly and efficiently, the amounts will start to be distributed immediately so municipal leaders can funnel dollars to areas of highest local priority.
This federal funding was matched by $150 million dollars announced previously from the Government of Saskatchewan in the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program.
Funds being distributed in the local area include the town of Outlook, which is set to receive $135,951. As well, the town of Hanley is set to receive $30,483. In addition, these villages and corresponding funding allocations are as follows:
Beechy - $13,601
Broderick - $5,071
Conquest - $9,545
Dinsmore - $17,240
Elbow - $20,103
Glenside - $4,534
Hawarden - $3,102
Kenaston - $16,822
Loreburn - $6,383
Lucky Lake - $17,240
Macrorie - $4,056
Milden - $9,962
Strongfield - $2,386
Wiseton - $4,713
The rural municipalities of Rudy and Fertile Valley will also receive funding in the respective amounts of $27,799 and $32,154.
