Northern Saskatchewan communities will receive more than $3 million from the provincial government through the Northern Residential Subdivision Program (NRSD) to provide serviced lots to meet higher demands for housing as the province's economy continues to surge.

Municipal Affairs Minister Bill Hutchinson along with other provincial and territorial ministers responsible for local government concluded their annual meeting in Halifax today.

The Town of Unity will benefit from a new water system upgrade, thanks to a joint investment from the federal and provincial governments under the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund.