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Saturday, July 5, 2014
Agreement inked – gas tax deal made
SCHOOL BASH – It’s the end of the school year, and kids in Yorkton recently celebrated with an End of Year School Bash, held in Patrick Park. The event featured a variety of games, music and activities for kids to enjoy and ring out the school year with a bang.
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced it has signed a renewed Gas Tax Agreement with the Government of Canada, which will provide $56.3 million to municipalities for infrastructure projects in 2014-15. “The renewed Gas Tax Fund provides a source of revenue for Saskatchewan municipalities to address their priority infrastructure projects, such as building roads and improving water and sewage treatment,” Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter comments. “These projects help build vibrant communities and improve the quality of life for all Saskatchewan people. I want to thank the Government of Canada for providing a source of long-term, stable funding to Saskatchewan municipalities during this time of growth in our province.” The agreement is for a period of ten years, with $292.7 million earmarked for Saskatchewan municipalities over the first five years of the program. Under the renewed agreement, there are more eligible project categories for infrastructure funding, including regional and local airports, disaster mitigation, broadband connectivity and culture, tourism, sport and recreation infrastructure. For more information visit: municipal.gov. sk.ca/Funding/Federal-Gas-Tax-Program.
Provincial disaster assistance ready and available The Ministry of Government Relations has announced the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) call centre is staffed and ready to assist those in need. “PDAP is ready to assist residents and communities who need help. People with property damage should contact their municipality as soon as possible,” says Jim Reiter, Minister of Government Re-
lations. “And remember it’s important to start itemizing flood-damaged property and make sure you take photographs.” The call centre is currently open and operating from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to provide information, support and advice to municipalities, homeowners and businesses who have suffered property damage from flash floods. Numerous municipalities were de-
clared a local state of emergency over the weekend, and there has been reports of localized flooding affecting homes, businesses and farms. Local municipal authorities will serve as the access point for residents and businesses seeking aid from PDAP. The community must first apply to be designated as a disaster area before individual private claims can be submitted. It should
be noted that this is separate from a declaration of a state of emergency. Homeowners may be eligible for up to $240,000 in compensation. They may also be eligible for up to $30,000 or six months of temporary relocation expenses. For full details contact the PDAP call centre at 1-866-632-4033. Or visit: gr.gov.sk.ca/PDAP
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