MuniCast S10:E05 - Working Better Together

Today, we are back recapping the most recent SUMA Convention 2026, which was under the theme ‘Foundation of Urban Strength”.

In this episode we are sitting down with the three organizations that work hand in hand with municipalities across Saskatchewan, and have partnered with SUMA to offer resources to SUMA Members.

Welcome to Season 10 of Muni-Cast.

MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities.

MuniCast discusses topics that are important to municipal leaders, like local governance, best practices, education, and so much more.

This season, conversations will dive into how municipalities can get the most value from SUMA’s offerings—from building meaningful connections through networking, to strengthening capacity through education, advancing local priorities through advocacy, and gaining direct access to government officials.

Our First Interview today is with Tania Wendling, CEO for SUMAssure.

SUMAssure protects and empowers communities by providing specialized municipal expertise and support in managing risk.

Now we turn to SUMAInvest. We chatted with Jonah Toth, SUMAInvest Manager of Community Partnerships.

The SUMAInvest program allows urban municipalities to participate in the diversifed asset portfolio of the Community Foundation and benefit from the economies of scale. It offers municipalities a new option to diversify your reserve invesmtents, alongside term deposits and GICs.

And Finally we caught up with Verona Thibault CEO with SEDA, also known as the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance.

Communities across Saskatchewan face real challenges from economic shifts to population changes. SEDA exists to bring people together, support informed decision-making, and help communities move forward with confidence.

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Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission.

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