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VOLUME 21 NUMBER 2 I Summer 2016<br />
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SASKATCHEWAN URBAN MUNICIPALITIES ASSOCIATION<br />
URBAN VOICE is the official quarterly<br />
publication of the Saskatchewan Urban<br />
Municipalities Association (SUMA).<br />
Submissions to URBAN VOICE<br />
are welcomed. The Editor reserves the right to<br />
edit for clarity and length. Please contact the<br />
Editor for copy submission deadlines.<br />
PUBLISHERS<br />
Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities<br />
Association (SUMA)<br />
200 - 2222 13th Avenue<br />
Regina, SK S4P 3M7<br />
306-525-3727 | F: 306-525-4373<br />
suma@suma.org | www.suma.org<br />
SUMA STAFF<br />
Laurent Mougeot, CEO<br />
Beverly Bradshaw, Municipal Procurement Agent<br />
Laurie Bryant, Accounting Administrator<br />
Kerri Ann Daniels, Group Benefits & Insurance Services Manager<br />
Steven Dribnenki, Policy & Legal Advisor<br />
Katee Galandy, Convention & Events Coordinator<br />
Tauna Kupiec, Group Benefits Administrator<br />
Lynn Lau, Administrative & Research Assistant<br />
Sean McEachern, Policy and Communication Director<br />
Sean McKenzie, Senior Policy Advisor<br />
Scott Meger, Group Benefits Administrator<br />
Tania Meier, Corporate Programs & Member Services Director<br />
Lindsay Peel, Finance Manager<br />
Lisa Rawlings, Marketing Coordinator<br />
Heather Vanderaa, Executive Assistant<br />
Tiffany Wolf, Communications Advisor<br />
FE ATURES<br />
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE<br />
<strong>Green</strong>er Buildings = Money Savings......................................................................12<br />
How Saskatoon is Adapting Infrastructure in the Face of Climate Change...........16<br />
Walkable, Bikeable, Do-able: Active Transportation Beyond Recreation..............18<br />
The <strong>Green</strong> Municipal Fund: Your Ally for Brownfield Redevelopment.................. 20<br />
Melville’s Experience with FCM’s Leadership in Asset Management Program.... 22<br />
The Federal Gas Tax at Work in Saskatchewan.....................................................24<br />
Budget 2016: Investing in Saskatchewan’s Future.................................................26<br />
Sharing the Responsibility.......................................................................................28<br />
Please send change of address to suma@suma.org<br />
DISTRIBUTION<br />
Publication Mail Agreement #40065075<br />
Return undeliverable mail to lauren@kelman.ca<br />
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PUBLICATION MANAGEMENT<br />
AND PRODUCTION BY:<br />
Third Floor - 2020 Portage Avenue<br />
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 0K4<br />
Tel: 866-985-9784<br />
Fax: 866-985-9799<br />
www.kelmanonline.com<br />
Managing Editor: Terry Ross, terry@kelman.ca<br />
Layout & Design: Tracy Toutant<br />
Marketing Managers: Rod Evason, rod@kelman.ca<br />
Advertising Coordinator: Stefanie Hagidiakow<br />
All rights reserved. The contents of this publication<br />
may not be reproduced in whole or in part without<br />
the express consent of the publisher.<br />
DEPARTMENTS<br />
President’s Voice............................................................................................................6<br />
Board of Directors..........................................................................................................8<br />
CEO’s Voice..................................................................................................................10<br />
Policy Voice..................................................................................................................32<br />
Legal Voice...................................................................................................................34<br />
SUMAdvantage Voice..................................................................................................44<br />
Reach our Advertisers.................................................................................................48<br />
SUMMER 2016<br />
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