SARM is the principle advocate in representing rural municipal governments before senior levels of government
SARM operates a number of insurance programs for members including employee benefits and liability and property insurance
SARM connects members with access to trade compliant products and services with discounted member pricing
SARM news, announcements, media releases, classifieds, tenders and quarterly magazine the Rural Councillor
We strive to keep our members informed about developments and important information that could impact rural municipal government in Saskatchewan.
SARM is THE independent association that represents its membership of rural municipal government in Saskatchewan and is the principal advocate in representing them before senior governments. We have helped with what matters. As the voice for rural Saskatchewan for over 100 years, we have spoken strongly and clearly to represent rural municipal governments.
SARM believes funding pools need to recognize that in Saskatchewan rural is a population of 5000 and less. Reliable broadband is an essential service and important for the health, safety and well being of residents in rural areas and funding to support this infrastructure needs to consider this definition of rural.
To close the digitial divide, access to broadband internet speeds of at least 50 Mbps for downloads and 10 Mbps for uploads as a minimum service level is required.
1,000,000 Canadians, many of whom live in rural, northern, and remote communities are without access to a reliable internet connection.
1400 bridges are in need of repair in Saskatchewan. Rural infrastructure projects are vital to the growth of our natural resource, manufactuing and agriculture industries.
Saskatchewan has the most kilometers of municipal road infrastructure - 163,000km. Maintaining essential infrastructure consumes more than 80% of a municipalities incoming revenue.
The 2020 RIRG program included $44.5 million of funding for rural infrastructure – 113 road projects were approved. Another $35 million in RIRG funding is to be committed to rural infrastructure in the 2021 RIRG program. Applications for funding under the 2021 RIRG program will be accepted from mid-December 2020 to mid-January 2021; please watch for more details on how and when to apply.
Thinking about running in the municipal election? Local government is fundamental in advocation of key issues affecting Saskatchewan’s rural communities. Take advantage of the opportunity to influence a brighter future for you and your fellow citizens.
Practicing your right to vote is crucial whether you are voting in the municipal or provincial elections. Please make sure to confirm your nearest polling stations and voting processes with your local RM office if you are unclear due to this year's circumstances surrounding COVID-19.
Visit SARM’s real-time election reporting website at elections.sarm.ca to report and view unofficial results of the 2020 municipal election.
Oct 27, 2020 The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) would like…... Continue Reading