The Mid Sask Municipal Alliance (MSMA) has a new partnership to add to their community network.
The RM of St. Peter has joined the network as an associate member.
Director of Operations and Planning, Celine Favreau, says they sent out 20 letters of associate membership to neighbouring RMs to become an introductory part of the network.
“We’re on a campaign this year to invite (RMs). I’ve been out to most of their municipal meetings in February and March.“
If you are not on the map when business comes calling to the region, RMs do miss out on things, says RM of St. Peter Reeve Glenn Ehalt.
There have been times in the past where they have missed out on opportunities, he says, and a partnership with the MSMA and their network should alleviate some of that, he says. The more they can work together, the more likely of getting something accomplished, he says.
“Standing still doesn’t even seem to be an option. If you’re not growing, you’re losing ground it seems.”
Bringing more businesses in means more opportunities for jobs. Rural Saskatchewan is a great place to live so promoting that is important, says Ehalt.
“If anyone is looking, we should be on the map with them.”
What the MSMA is trying to do is increase their numbers and capacity, says Favreau.
“The more municipalities we have participating in the investment attraction strategy, the more attractive the region is.”
