The RM of Great Bend is asking all residents to be diligent in completing their 2026 census, as municipalities in Canada receive funding based on census data. This census determines the funding we receive for everything from policing to the Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant.
Accurate census data benefits our municipality in several ways:
Better Resource Allocation: Ensures appropriate funding for schools, healthcare, and transportation.
Representation: Data influences political representation, giving rural communities a stronger voice in government.
Community Support: Per capita grants help fund recreation services such as library and senior programming, swimming pools, and more.
Without accurate data, these decisions are based on incomplete information, and we may miss out on valuable funding.