Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are working to minimize the impacts of the postal service disruption.

Les ministères, les sociétés d’État et les organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan travaillent à réduire au minimum les répercussions de l’interruption des services postaux.

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2025 May

Municipalities Today is a web-based newsletter published monthly by the Ministry of Government Relations. It lists deadlines, training opportunities, services and programs that may be of interest to Saskatchewan municipal officials.

View past editions of Municipalities Today by visiting the Publications Centre.

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1. Municipal Leadership Development Program Seeking Feedback

Do you have thoughts on the future of municipal leadership in Saskatchewan?

The Municipal Leadership Development Program (MLDP) sub-committee wants to hear from you!

The MLDP is undergoing a review to ensure its continued impact and to improve engagement among municipal leaders. We are seeking your input to inform the future direction of the MLDP and encourage you to share your thoughts by filling out the survey by May 30.

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2. Amendments to Library Legislation Considered for Fall Session

The Provincial Library and Literacy Office is proposing amendments to The Public Libraries Act, 1996, based on requests received by the Minister of Education.

  • The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association City Mayors’ Caucus has requested changes to the education requirements for Public Library Directors and to increase the number of members that a municipal library board may have.
  • The City of Lloydminster has requested that The Saskatchewan Public Libraries Act be the only one in force in that city.

Please contact Alison Hopkins, Provincial Librarian, at alison.hopkins@gov.sk.ca, by May 30 with comments or questions regarding these proposed amendments.

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3. Building Code Regulations Energy Tiers

On April 16, The Building Code Amendment Regulations, 2025 were filed and came into force.

These regulations make Tier 1 the minimum energy efficiency standard in the National Building Code of Canada for Part 9 buildings.

Owners still have the option of building to any higher standard they wish.

View the amended Building Code Regulations or read the amendments as published in The Saskatchewan Gazette on Friday, April 25.

For more information, contact Building and Technical Standards at 306-787-4113 or btstandards@gov.sk.ca.

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4. Education Property Tax Mill Rates Reduced

The Government of Saskatchewan is reducing Education Property Tax (EPT) mill rates for all property classes in 2025. Due to revaluation, individual ratepayers may see increases or decreases in their EPT based on how their property assessment changed in relation to similar properties.

For 2025, the EPT mill rates will be:

Property Class 2024 2025
Agricultural 1.42 1.07
Residential 4.54 4.27
Commercial/Industrial 6.86 6.37
Resource 9.88 7.49

Visit Education Property Tax System for more information on EPT mill rates.

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