Released November 13, 2026
Strong and steady communities are built through local partnerships and consistent investments in public safety. In 2026-27, the Government of Saskatchewan is providing the City of Weyburn with approximately $423,000 through the Municipal Police Grants program to support three specialized policing positions with the Weyburn Police Service.
This investment will fund two Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) positions and one Serious Organized Crime (SOCP) Task Force position, supporting efforts to enhance traffic safety, address criminal activity, and help keep Weyburn residents and businesses safe.
“Public safety is the foundation of a strong and thriving community,” Community Safety Minister and Weyburn-Bengough MLA Michael Weger said. “The people who live here are not just residents; they are our neighbours, friends and families. This investment supports the officers who serve our community every day and helps ensure Weyburn remains a safe, strong and welcoming place for generations to come.”
Included within the Government of Saskatchewan’s approximately $423,000 investment is a $180,000 contribution from Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) to support one of the CTSS positions that is dedicated to traffic safety enforcement in Weyburn and area.
“This investment makes an impact in Weyburn. The Municipal Police Grants sustain specialized positions in the Weyburn Police Service—two officers dedicated to traffic safety and one focused on organized and serious crime—that help keep our streets and community safe every day,” Weyburn Mayor Jeff Richards said. “We are grateful to the Government of Saskatchewan and SGI for their continued partnership, and we are proud of the men and women of the Weyburn Police Service who put this funding to work for our residents.”
The City of Weyburn has received approximately $4.04 million through the Municipal Police Grants program since 2017. Supporting targeted policing initiatives advances the government’s priorities of building safer communities and ensuring Saskatchewan is a safe place to live, work and raise a family.
“The Weyburn Police Service is very fortunate to have a provincial government that is committed to supporting and enhancing policing within our province,” Weyburn Police Chief Brent VanDeSype said. “The financial support provided through the Municipal Police Grants program is extremely vital in maintaining essential roles within our service, specifically in our organized crime and traffic services units. The provincial government has clearly acknowledged the evolving challenges municipal law enforcement agencies are facing and delivered with the support and assistance needed. This critical funding heavily reinforces our operational capabilities, allowing us to enhance public safety and better serve the residents of Weyburn.”
In 2026-27, the Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with SGI, is investing $22.7 million through the Municipal Police Grants program to fund targeted policing initiatives and support 160 municipal police positions in nine municipalities across the province. Since 2007, the Government of Saskatchewan and SGI have provided approximately $322 million in financial support through the Municipal Police Grants program.
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