The province and mayors talk grants in lieu in Regina
Mayors met with provincial cabinet ministers at the legislature Wednesday to discuss the grants in lieu changes, announced in last weeks budget.
The Sask. Party government eliminated the program that sees SaskPower and SaskEnergy pay grants to reimburse municipalities for property taxes.
Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney said Wednesday’s meeting left him with a sense of optimism.
“I think the government really extended an olive branch today and for the dialogue yet to come, and that’s certainly good news for us,” Maloney said.