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$400,000 For Weyburn Policing Initiatives

Released on October 21, 2021

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety is providing $220,000 for two police positions in Weyburn through the Municipal Police Grants program in 2021-22. 

These positions are within the Organized Crime/Serious Crimes Task Force Program and Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan Program in the City of Weyburn.

"Thanks to this funding our policing services will continue to deliver important initiatives to keep our community safe," Education Minister and Weyburn Big-Muddy MLA Dustin Duncan said on behalf of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell.  "We are pleased to continue our partnership with the Weyburn Police Service."

Saskatchewan Government Insurance is also providing $180,000 for one position as part of the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan initiative. 

"As the Mayor of Weyburn, I am very grateful for the support of the provincial government in funding the two members of the Weyburn Police Service," Weyburn Mayor Marcel Roy said. "Policing is a large portion of most cities budget and the assistance for this initiative is extremely important to continue to ensure Weyburn is a safe community for all. On behalf of the City of Weyburn Council and City of Weyburn, thank you."

 "The Weyburn Police Service is extremely grateful for our partnership with the provincial government for many different initiatives," Weyburn Police Service Chief Jamie Blunden said. "The funding for this initiative in supporting our two members within the Organized/Serious Crimes Task Force Program and Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan Program ensures the success of our strategic plans for both the Drug Strategy and Traffic Safety Strategy to ensure a safer community for all within the City of Weyburn and surrounding area. "

The Ministry of Corrections and Policing provides funds to police services across Saskatchewan through the Municipal Police Grants program to support 133 municipal police positions and targeted policing initiatives.

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For more information, contact:

Margherita Vittorelli
Corrections, Policing and Public Safety
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8621
Email: margherita.vittorelli@gov.sk.ca

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