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Marc Caron, mayor of the Village of St. Louis, writes:

As I was heading home from work I heard on the radio that the Remai Modern Art Gallery (in Saskatoon) was given a three-million dollar grant from the federal government to complete the process of opening the gallery.

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In late 2016 the Village of St. Louis and the Rural Municipality of St. Louis teamed up for a grant proposal to build a new fire hall. The need for a fire hall for our area is paramount. The village and RM have partial funds for this project; however, we require additional funding, hence the grant proposal to the provincial and federal governments. This proposal was rejected.

I am aware of many opportunities for grants which are available through the provincial and federal governments. I am questioning the priority of the two governments in assessing the needs of the organizations applying for grants.

The Village of St. Louis and the RM of St. Louis believe safety of life, property, and environment to be a top priority for our civic governments. This initiative is done through our volunteer fire department. There is a great need for a fire hall for our area.

What are the priorities of our provincial and federal governments? Is it making sure art is hung up properly or their citizens are protected properly?

Just asking!