The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities seems quite happy with the provincial budget delivered in June.
The budget featuring a $2.4 billion deficit provided funding for numerous rural-related matters.
“Our economy and the livelihood of Saskatchewan residents and people worldwide is uncertain,” commented SARM President Ray Orb.
“We are grateful of the support provincially and federally to help everyone through this unprecedented situation, and we will continue to work on behalf of rural municipalities.”
Increased dollars for rural Saskatchewan are “appreciated.”
RMs will receive $79 million in the revenue sharing plan as the pot grew by 10 per cent to $278 million. An extra $15 million will assist rural communities with funding to repair and replace bridges.
SARM is interested in hearing more details on the new tax incentives to encourage oil pipelines.
The $244.3 million allocated for federal-provincial farm safety net programs was “welcome news.”
And SARM supported the $85 million allocated to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.
Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
