During the writ period (today until October 28, 2024), this website will be limited to information about emergencies and public safety concerns.
For details on immigration, visit Immigrating and Moving to Saskatchewan.
Get answers with our Frequently Asked Questions.
Pendant la période électorale (aujourd’hui jusqu’au 28 octobre 2024), ce site Web devra limiter ses publications uniquement à des renseignements sur les urgences et à des préoccupations en matière de sécurité publique.
Pour des renseignements sur l’immigration, visitez Immigrer et déménager en Saskatchewan.
Trouver des réponses en consultant la Foire aux questions (en anglais).
A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:
Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.
Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).
Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.
More Than $16.8 Million To Be Invested In Rural Roads
Released on September 12, 2024
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) announced more than $16.8 million of investment for 13 rural road projects, which will help producers ship goods more efficiently and support the province's export-based economy.
Under the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) program, the Ministry of Highways will invest more than $5.3 million toward the projects and rural municipalities (RMs) will fund the remaining $11.5 million this construction season.
"These investments recognize the important role our rural municipal roads play in Saskatchewan's strong and growing export-based economy," Highways Minister Lori Carr said. "They are part of an integrated transportation network that supports our local industries, rural communities and enhances our province's quality of life."
"SARM is pleased to see these projects receive funding assistance," SARM Acting President Bill Huber said. "Rural Saskatchewan has significant transportation infrastructure needs. Many of the goods and resources the province exports originate in our rural municipalities. Improving RM roads pays major economic returns to all of Saskatchewan. SARM looks forward to continued partnership with the Ministry of Highways to administer the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth Program into future."
Projects this year range from clay capping, base and sub-base work, grading and surface strengthening.
Location
RIRG Allocation
RM Contribution
Estimated Total Project
RM of Brock No. 64
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
RM of Hazelwood No. 94
$500,000
$530,390
$1,030,390
RM of Elcapo No. 154
$279,326
$279,327
$558,653
RM of Lipton No. 217
$317,475
$317,475
$634,950
RM of Arm River No. 252
$395,845
$395,846
$791,691
RM of Insinger No. 275
$428,472
$428,473
$856,945
RM of Mount Hope No. 279
$192,023
$192,024
$384,047
RM of Morris No. 312
$500,000
$518,501
$1,018,501
RM of Lost River No. 313
$500,000
$839,823
$1,339,823
RM of Lakeside No. 338
$500,000
$517,726
$1,017,726
RM of Bayne No. 371
$225,000
$225,000
$450,000
RM of Manitou Lake No. 442
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
RM of Eldon No. 471
$500,000
$5,300,000
$5,800,000
Totals
$5,338,141
$11,544,585
$16,882,726
"The RIRG Grant underscores provincial commitment to improving rural road infrastructure," RM of Eldon No. 471 Reeve Larry Lundquist said. "Funding from this program greatly assists our municipality in managing our most important infrastructure asset - our high-traffic roads."
Administered by SARM, the provincially-funded RIRG program invests in constructing and upgrading RM road infrastructure. RIRG funding is up to 50 per cent per project to a maximum of $500,000 for a road and to a maximum $1 million for a large culvert or bridge. RMs fund the remaining project costs.
RIRG oversight is provided by a Program Management Board made up of members from SARM and the Ministry of Highways.
The Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $13 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008 to improve more than 20,700 kilometres of highways across the province.
