The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) has successfully concluded its 2025 June Division Meetings, travelling approximately 2,200 kilometres throughout the province from June 16 to 19. SARM leadership and staff visited all six divisions, meeting with rural municipal leaders to discuss key issues impacting Saskatchewan’s rural communities.
The meetings were held in North Battleford, Langham, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Kipling, and Kelvington, providing a valuable forum for open dialogue and collaboration. Each session featured presentations and discussions on crucial topics, including:
- SARM Advocacy Update: Highlighting ongoing efforts to represent rural interests at the provincial and federal levels.
- SEEDS Training Program Overview: Outlining opportunities for skills development and council training in rural areas.
- Rural Health Care: Addressing the unique challenges and solutions for delivering health care in rural Saskatchewan.
- Road Maintenance Agreements: Discussing best practices for maintaining vital rural infrastructure.
- Subdivision Regulations and RM Responsibilities: Providing clarity on municipal roles in land use and development.
“SARM is committed to being present and accessible to our members,” said Bill Huber, SARM President. “Travelling across the province and meeting face-to-face with rural leaders is essential to understanding the issues they face and ensuring their voices are heard. These division meetings are a cornerstone of our advocacy and engagement.”
The 2025 June Division Meetings enabled SARM to gather direct feedback from rural municipalities, strengthen relationships, and share updates on programs and initiatives that support rural Saskatchewan. The association thanks all participants, presenters, and host communities for their hospitality and engagement.
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For interview requests, please contact:
Adam Brougham
Strategic Communications Advisor, SARM
abrougham@sarm.ca or 306.761.3729
Background: SARM is the independent association representing rural municipalities in Saskatchewan, serving as the primary advocate for its members before senior governments.
Since 1905, SARM has been working to address the concerns of rural municipalities and ensure that their voices are heard by senior levels of government. We provide support to our members in dealing with the provincial and federal governments. We advocate on behalf of our members and help ensure their compliance with legislation and regulations.
SARM also has been mandated and plays an important role in the advocacy of Saskatchewan’s agricultural sector. SARM believes that Agriculture is more than just an industry — it is the very foundation of our rural communities.
In compliance with the Act of Incorporation, SARM directly and lawfully engages in activities that tend to advance the interests of agriculture, including the handling, transportation, processing, and marketing of grain and grain products. Furthermore, the Act instructs that SARM be an actively engaged participant and member of the Canada Grains Council, as well as other organizations, associations, councils, congresses, and bodies advancing the interests of those who produce agricultural products.
