Best Practices from the 2015 Municipal Awards have now been added (indicated in bold).
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Community Leadership
- Immigration Initiative - City of Saskatoon
- Positive Ticketing Initiative - City of Yorkton
- Community Development Leadership - Village of Hazlet and RM of Pittville No. 169
- Kindersley Youth Council - Town of Kindersley
- Quality of Life Survey - Town of Oxbow in partnership with RM of Enniskillen No. 3
- Crops for Community (2013) - Town of Delisle
- Community and Economic Development Leadership - Town of Ogema
Economic Development
- Cooperation for Growth - The Regional Groundwater Developing and Mapping Project - RM of Gull Lake No. 139 (2007 SMA Winner)
- Improve Economy of the Town of LeRoy and the Local Region - Town of LeRoy (2007 SMA Finalist)
- Buffalo Narrows Economic Development Corporation - Northern Village of Buffalo Narrows
- Economic Research and Development Project - Town of LeRoy
- Population Growth Program - Town of Allan
- Prince Albert and Area Regional Strategic Plan - City of Prince Albert
- Economic Development Leadership - RM of Paddockwood No. 520
- A New Attitude: Run the Town Like a Business - Town of Battleford
- Economic Development Leadership - Town of Shellbrook
- Tisdale and District Development Board - Town of Tisdale and RM of Tisdale No. 42
- Stonegate Commercial Development - City of Melfort
- Fife Lake Rail Project - RM of Hart Butte No.11, RM of Poplar Valley No. 12, RM of Willow Bunch No. 42, RM of Old Post No. 43, RM of Stonehenge No. 73, Town of Coronach, and Town of Rockglen
- Economic Development Leadership - RM of Mankota No. 45 and RM of Glen McPherson No. 46
- Coronach Economic Development Committee - Town of Coronach and RM of Hart Butte No. 11
- Assiniboia Regional Economic Alliance - Town of Assiniboia, Village of Limerick, RM of Excel No. 71, RM of Lake of the Rivers No. 72, RM of Stonehenge No. 73.
Environmental Stewardship
- Cardboard Collection and Recycling - Town of Wynyard
- Canora Source Water Protection Program - Town of Canora
- Co-operation for Growth - RM of Gull Lake No. 139
- Long Term Control of the Richardson Ground Squirrel - RM of Mankota No. 45
- Recycling and Public Awareness - Town of Coronach
- Regional Landfill Construction - RM of Canwood No. 494 and the Villages of Debden and Canwood
- Landfill and Recycling Partnership Program - Town of Mossbank, RM of Lake Johnston No. 102, and RM of Sutton No. 103
- Waste Reduction and Management - Town of Outlook
- Compost Program - Town of Shaunavon
- McKell Wascana Conservation Park - City of Regina
- Old Wives Lake Nature Area - Town of Mossbank and RM of Lake Johnston No. 102
- Conservation and Land Donation - RM of St. Andrews No. 287
- RM of Lakeland Environmental Advisor - RM of Lakeland No. 521
- Rural Recycling Program (2013) - RM of Canwood No. 494
- Keeping it Green Program (2013) - City of Lloydminster
- Rural Recycling Program (2014) - RM of Canwood No. 494
- Environmental Management Plan (2014) - District of Lakeland No. 521
- Water Conservation Measures Bylaw (2014 Winner) - Town of Lumsden
- Urban Hen Pilot Project (2015) - Town of Strasbourg
Heritage Conservation
- Municipal Office Restoration - Town of Kerrobert
- Saving our Past for our Future - Town of Ogema
- The Renaissance Gaiety Theatre Project - Town of Gravelbourg
- Dysart History Book Committee - RMs Lipton No. 217, Cupar No. 218, North Qu'Appelle No. 187, and Kellross No. 247, and the Villages of Dysart and Lipton
- The City of Humboldt's Heritage Values - City of Humboldt
- Albert Street Memorial Bridge Restoration - City of Regina
- War Memorial Restorations - City of Moose Jaw
- Maple Creek Heritage District - Town of Maple Creek
Housing
- Saving Creighton Lodge - RM of Estevan No. 5, in partnerships with RM of Benson No. 35, RM of Cymri No. 36, RM of Coalfields No. 4, RM of Cambria No. 6
- Town of Hanley Senior's Housing Complex - Town of Hanley
- Maple Grove Place Condominium Project - Town of Rosthern
- Equity Building Program (2013) - City of Saskatoon
Human Resources
- Collaborative Office Expansion Project - RM of Buckland No. 491 and RM of Prince Albert No. 461
- Joint Human Resource and Facilities Equipment Agreements (2015) - Resort Villages of Thode and Sheilds
Planning and Development
- Regina's Bicycle Network Plan - City of Regina
- Adoption of Long-term Development Plan - RM of Edenwold No. 158
- Inter and Intra Municipal Economic Development - RM of Britannia No. 502
- Municipal Collaboration to Address Housing Shortage - RM of Gull Lake No. 139, RM of Webb No. 138, and RM of Carmichael No. 109
- Social Development Division in the Community Services Department - City of Prince Albert
- Town of Herbert Council Support Active Participation in Regional Collaborative Initiatives - Town of Herbert, RM of Excelsior, RM of Morse, RM of Lawtonia, Town of Morse, Village of Waldeck, Village of Hodgeville
- Community Development - Town of Wapella
- Municipal Infrastructure Investment Plan - RM of Prince Albert No.461
- Municipal Land Use Policy - Resort Village of Island View
- Hafford Community Sustainability Plan - Town of Hafford
- The Weyburn Regional District Planning Commission - RM of Weyburn No. 67 and City of Weyburn
- Calling Lakes Planning District Commission - Town of Fort Qu’Appelle, RM of North Qu’Appelle No. 187, Resort Village of B-Say-Tah, Resort Village of District of Katepwa, Resort Village of Fort San, Village of Lebret, Village of Lipton
- North of Divide Planning District Commission - RM of Loon Lake No. 561, RM of Meadow Lake No. 588, RM of Beaver River No. 622, City of Meadow Lake, Village of Dorintosh, Village of Goodsoil, Village of Loon Lake, Village of Pierceland
- Joint Use Agreement (2013) - City of Humboldt
Protective Services
- Enhanced Protective Services - RM of Fox Valley No. 171
- Fire Protection, Municipal Water System and Waste Management Partnership - Town of La Ronge and Northern Village of Air Ronge
- Joint Rescue Unit - Town of Rosthern, Town of Duck Lake, Town of Waldheim, Town of Hague, Village of Laird, RM of Rosthern No. 403, RM of Laird No. 404, RM of Duck Lake No. 463, First NAtions of Beardy's #96, and First Nation of Okemasis #97
- Joint Municipal Fire and Rescue Station - Town of St. Walburg, RM of Frenchman Butte No. 501 and RM of Mervin No. 499
- Jansen and District Fire Hall - Village of Jansen and RM of Prairie Rose No. 30
- EMO Manual (2013) - Resort Village of the District of Katepwa
- Shared Bylaw Enforcement (2014) - North of Divide Planning Commission (Members participating include: Village of Loon Lake, RM of Beaver River, RM of Meadow Lake, Village of Pierceland, Village of Goodsoil, Village of Dorintosh)
Public Health and Welfare
- Joint Municipal Solution Building - Town of Preeceville
- Municipal Sign Program - RM of Big Stick No. 141
- Primary Daycare - Village of Vibank
- Snow Removal - Town of Meadow Lake
- Doctor's/Medical Professionals Residence - Towns of Rosthern, Duck Lake, Waldheim, Hague, RMs of Duck Lake No. 463, Rosthern No. 403, Laird No. 404, Villages of Hepburn and Laird
- Anti-bullying Bylaw (2013) - Town of Eston
- Cabri Medical Clinic (2014) - Town of Cabri, RM of Miry Creek, RM of Riverside, RM of Clinworth, RM of Pitville, Village of Abbey,Village of Hazlet, Village of Pennant, Village of Lancer, Pennant Colony, Abbey Colony, Wheatland Colony
- Doctor Recruitment and Community Health & Wellness Centre (2015) - Town of Kamsack
Public Relations and Communications
- Community Engagement Process - City of Saskatoon
- Red Paper Clip Project - Town of Kipling
- Service Regina - City of Regina
- Open Data Portal - City of Regina
- Community Branding (2013) - Town of Eston
- The Tony Day Family Medical Clinic (2013) - Town of Carnduff and RM of Mount Pleasant No. 2
Recreation and Culture
- Beautify Bengough - Town of Bengough
- Blairmore Civic Recreation Centre - City of Saskatoon
- Community Recreation Program - RM of Big Stick No. 141
- LivCom Project - Town of St. Walburg
- Tourism Development - Town of Eastend and RM of White Valley No. 49
- Recreation Centre Regional Partnership Practice - Rural Municipality of Buckland No. 491, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, and Little Red River Band Administration
- Renovate/Remodel Town of Watrous Civic Centre - Town of Watrous
- Centre 48 Arts and Education Centre - Village of Montmartre and RM of Montmartre No. 126
- The Renaissance Gaiety Theatre Project - Town of Gravelbourg
- Dysart History Book Committee - Village of Dysart
- Assiniboia Communities in Bloom Participation Program - Town of Assiniboia
- Village of Hazlet Wind Powered Rink Complex - Village of Hazlet
- Aviva Plaza Project - City of Yorkton
- Urban Orchard (2013) - Town of Eston
- Downtown Market Square (2013) - City of Swift Current
- Revitalization of Merchants Bank of Canada building into Humboldt and District Gallery (2014 Winner) - City of Humboldt
- Cugnet Performing Arts Center (2014) - City of Weyburn
- Humboldt Community Trails (2014) - City of Humboldt
- Cumberland House Community Market Garden (2015) - Northern Village of Cumberland House
- NB International Street Performer Festival (2015) - City of North Battleford
- Jubilee Park (2015) - Town of Shaunavon
Regional Leadership and Partnership
- Strengthening Relationship between the City and the RM - City of Estevan and RM of Estevan No. 5
- Regional Partnership to Operate and Improve the Kindersley Airport - Town of Kindersley, RM of Kindersley No. 290, RM of Oakdale No. 320, RM of Prairiedale No. 321, RM of Antelope Park No. 322, and RM of Milton No. 292
- Regional Leadership and Partnerships - Town of Shellbrook
- REACT Waste Management System - REACT Waste Management District (consisting of 47 municipalities)
- Mid Sask. Municipal Alliance - RM of Prairie Rose No. 309, RM of LeRoy No. 339, RM of Usborne No. 310, Town of LeRoy, Town of Lanigan, Town of Watson, Town of Watrous, Town of Nokomis, Village of Jansen, Village of Drake, Resort Village of Manitou Beach
- North of Divide Community Association - RM of Beaver River No. 622, RM of Meadow Lake No. 588, RM of Loon Lake No. 561, City of Meadow Lake, Village of Loon Lake, Village of Dorintosh, Village of Goodsoil, Village of Pierceland
- Wakaw Lake Stewardship Group - RM of Hoodoo No. 401, Resort Village of Wakaw Lake, Town of Wakaw, Wakaw Lake Regional Park, (with special interest group The Property Owners of Wakaw Lake)
- Industrial Area Growth Through Partnerships - RM of Pense No. 160, Village of Belle Plaine
- Twin Lakes Planning Commission (2013) - Town of Nipawin, Town of Choiceland, Town of Carrot River, RM of Moose Range No. 485, RM of Nipawin No. 487, RM of Torch River No. 488, Village of White Fox, Village of Codette, Resort Village of Tobin Lake
- White Butte Regional Planning Commission - Town of Balgonie, Town of White City, Town of Pilot Butte, RM of Edenwold No. 158, (Village of Edenwold - observing)
- North Valley Intermunicipal Organization (2013) - RM of Lipton No. 217, RM of Cupar No. 218, RM of Longlaketon No. 219, RM of McKillop No. 220, RM of Kellross No. 247, RM of Touchwood No. 248, Town of Southey, Town of Cupar, Village of Lipton, Village of Markinch, Village of Earl Grey
- Last Mountain Waste Management Steering Committee (2013) - RM of McKillop No. 220, Town of Strasbourg, Resort Village of Island View, Resort Village of Glen Harbour, Resort Village of Sunset Cover, Resort Village of Pelican Pointe, Sun Dale Developments, Collingwood Resort Properties, Organized Hamlet of Collingwood Lakeshore Estates, Organized Hamlet of Uhl's Bay, Organized Hamlet of North Colesdale Park, Organized Hamlet of South Colesdale, Organized Hamlet of Spring Bay, Organized Hamlet of Mohr's Beach, Organized Hamlet of Sorenson's Beach, Organized Hamlet of MacPheats Park
- Disrtict Health Foundation (2013) - Town of Kipling, RM of Kinsley No. 124, RM of Hazelwood No. 94, RM of Silverwood No. 123, Town of Glenavon, Village of Windthorst, Village of Kennedy, RM of Chester No. 125
- Moose Jaw - Regina Industrial Corridor (2014 Winner) - City of Moose Jaw, City of Regina, Village of Grand Coulee, Town of Pense, Village of Belle Plaine, RM of Sherwood, RM of Pense, RM of Moose Jaw
- Regional Municipal Plaza (2014 Winner) - RM of Baildon No. 131, RM of Hillsborough No. 132, RM of Rodgers No. 133, RM of Moose Jaw No. 161, RM of Caron No. 162
- Weyburn Planning District Commission (2014) - City of Weyburn, RM of Weyburn No.67
- Planning for Growth Services Agreement (2015) - R.M of Mervin No. 499, R.M. of Frenchman Butte No. 501, R.M. of Parkdale No. 498, R.M. of Turtle River No. 469, Town of Turtleford, Village of Paradise Hill, Village of Glaslyn, Village of Mervin, Village of Edam
Strategic and Financial Planning
- Alternate Method of Utility and Tax Payments - RM of Wise Creek No. 77
- Intermunicipal Co-operation - City of Estevan and RM of Estevan No. 5
- Municipal Co-operation - RM of Meota No. 468 and Village of Meota
- Special Projects Co-ordinator Position - Town of Carlyle
- Carver Governance Model - Town of Kindersley
- Strategic Planning - Town of Kindersley
- Fleet Funding Stabilization and Equipment Modernization Strategy - City of Regina
Transportation
- Power Mobile Equipment Operators' Train-the-Trainer Program - North Central Transportation Planning Committee
- Intergovernmental Cooperation for Primary Highway Development - RM of Browning No. 34 (2007 SMA Winner)
- Alternate Truck Route Network - RM of Redburn No 130 and RM of Elmslthorpe No 100
- Contracting Road Grading Services - RM of Big Stick No. 141
- First Nation Road Access - RM of Canwood 494
- Full-Depth Subgrade Strengthening of Roadways - RM of Brittania No. 502
- Municipal Co-operation - RM of Moose Creek No. 33, RM of Browning No. 34, RM of Benson No. 35, and RM of Cymri No. 36
- Torch River Rail Project - Town of Nipawin, Town of Choiceland, Village of White Fox, and Rm of Torch River #40
- North East Quadrant - RM of Arborfield No. 456, RM of Bjorkdale No. 426, RM of Connaught No. 457, RM of Hudson Bay No. 394, RM of Kelvington No. 366, RM of Nipawin No. 487, RM of Porcupine No. 395, RM of Preeceville No. 334, RM of Tisdale No. 427, RM of Torch River No. 488
- TransitLive Configuration - City of Regina in partnership with CRL Engineering
- Saving the Rail Line Initiative - RM of Antler No. 61
Utilties
- Kindersley East Rural Water Pipeline - RM of Kindersley No. 290
- Super Winch Water Service Connection - City of Regina
- Relocation of Sewage Treatment Facilities - Town of Fort Qu'Appelle
- 6th Street Storm Water Drainage Project - Village of Buena Vista
- Paradise Hill Water Plant Upgrade - Village of Paradise Hill
- Residential Septic Utilities - RM of Corman Park No. 344
- Dundurn and Area Wastewater Utility - Town of Dundurn, RM of Dundurn No. 314, Resort Village of Thode and Resort Village of Shields
- Water Treatment Process - Resort Village of Sun Dale, RM of McKillop No. 220
- Logan Green Water Management System (2013) - City of Yorkton
- Kindersley Waste Water Project (2015) - Town of Kindersley
- Water Usage Agreement and Wastewater Pilot Project (2015) - Village of Leask
- Yorkton Industrial Compost Processing Facility (2015) - City of Yorkton
- Lystek Biosolids (2015) - City of North Battleford