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Saskatchewan municipalities received a 7 per cent increase in revenue sharing in the 2008-09 provincial budget, and a further 8 per cent increase was announced in April of 2008. The government is committed to developing a long-term revenue sharing agreement in consultation with municipalities.

The next municipal elections occur as follows:

  • 2008 Elections:
    • Rural Municipalities – November 5, 2008 (for the position of Reeve and Councillors in odd-numbered divisions only)
  • 2009 Elections:
    • Cities and (southern) Towns and Villages – October 28, 2009
    • Resort Villages – July 25, 2009
    • Northern municipalities (Northern towns, Northern Villages and Northern Hamlets) – various dates in the fall of 2009 that are locally determined
    • Rural Municipalities – November 4, 2009 (for even-numbered divisions only)

A summary of recent municipal elections is as follows:

  • In 2007, Rural Municipalities held elections for council positions in even numbered divisions on October 31, 2007
  • 2006 was an exciting election year in Saskatchewan.
    • Resort Village elections were held on July 22
    • Urban elections were held October 25
    • Rural Municipality elections were held November 1
    • Northern municipal elections were held in the Fall of 2006 – contact your municipal office.

Voting and serving as a candidate for elected office are important and allow you to make a positive contribution to the quality of life in your community.


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