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Shellbrook Chronicle
www.shellbrookchronicle.com
March 22, 2013
Saskatchewan municipalities receive record revenue sharing
Saskatchewan municipalities will receive record revenue sharing of more than $264.4 million in 2013-14, an 11.4 per cent increase from the previous year and
a 108 per cent increase since 2007-08. “Saskatchewan’s revenue sharing program continues to provide record levels of funding to municipalities,”
Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter said. “The level of funding that municipalities are receiving is unique in this province’s history and throughout the
country.” Under the Municipal Grants Regulations, the allocation of funding within the pools must be reviewed after every federal Census.
Happy Hearts $5,000 happier because of Co-op
The review is conducted in consultation with municipal sector partners and was started early last year following the 2011 Census. As Saskatchewan’s municipal partners were unable to reach a consensus on the allocation of funding for the new fiscal year, the Minister of Government Relations reviewed the allocation as part of the budget process. “The new allocations strike a balance that provides funding to address both population growth and demands on rural roads while also recognizing the challenges facing northern communities,” Reiter said. In 2013-14, revenue sharing funding will be allocated as follows: •Urban municipalities $170 million ($18.1 million increase) •Rural municipalities $74.7 million ($5.9 million
increase) •Northern municipalities - $19.7 million ($3.1 million increase) The allocations in each funding pool until 2017-18 are as follows: •Cities - 47.945 per cent •Rural Municipalities 28.254 per cent •Towns and Villages 16.345 per cent •Northern Municipalities - 7.456 per cent Since its inception, the program has provided the highest amount of unconditional funding shared with municipalities by the provincial government in the history of Saskatchewan. Municipal revenue sharing has more than doubled since 2007-08. Revenue sharing totals for individual municipalities can be viewed at http:// gr.gov.sk.ca/revenuesharing.
Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill MP Rob Clarke
Th Shellbrook The Sh llb k Branch B h off th the P Prince i Alb Albertt C Co-operative ti A Association i ti made d a very welcome l d donation ti off $5,000 to the Happy Hearts Childcare Centre of Shellbrook. They are currently raising funds to start construction of a new daycare facility this year. From left to right: Jeff Rothwell (Branch Manager), Marliese Kasner accepting on behalf of Happy Hearts, Ian Lauder (President) and Joe Novakowski (Operations Manager). Photo: Tom Pierson
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Adult ADD Support Group LDAS is hosting a monthly ADD Support Group
Thursday, April 11th
13034TS00
7 - 8:30 pm 1106 Central Avenue, Prince Albert Free Admission Everyone is welcome to join Please call to register: (306) 922-1071 or email pabranch1@sasktel.net
NOTICE TO ALL SEWER AND WATER CUSTOMERS March 14, 2013 Please be advised that the Drinking Water Quality and Compliance Report for 2012 is now available for your viewing at the Canwood Village Office during regular office hours. Office hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Lisa Quessy Administrator
Calvary United Church and Wesley United Church Choirs To present
Jesus Christ Superstar Sunday, March 24 ~ 2 p.m. Wesley United Church 65-11th Street East, Prince Albert
Admission $10 at the door ~ Lunch and fellowship to follow Proceeds to Camp Tapawingo