Publications

SARM is very concerned about the federal government’s lack of response on resolving the canola dispute with China. Saskatchewan produces the bulk of the canola exported in Canada. Our canola producers need the federal government to take immediate action and resolve the canola trade dispute with ...(Read Article)

Canadian canola is facing a crisis and Saskatchewan’s farmers are at ground zero. The future of our farmers’ livelihoods is at risk given the unresolved situation with China. “We’ve seen no action from the federal government,” stated the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM)...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release SARM Brown Jackets Head to Parliament Hill A group of Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) representatives will descend upon Parliament Hill in Ottawa this week with priorities that directly affect rural Saskatchewan residents. The team made up of ...(Read Article)

Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), with support from Innovation Saskatchewan, is leading an Innovation Challenge and asking Saskatchewan technology startups, entrepreneurs, researchers, and students to find technology solutions to the following question: “How can technology...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release SARM Responds to Provincial Budget The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is pleased that the 2019 Provincial Budget is increasing dollars committed to initiatives and programs that benefit rural Saskatchewan. The 2019-20 budget increases munic...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release SARM Comments on the 2019 Federal Budget The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) has reviewed the federal government’s 2019 budget. SARM has long been advocating for access to reliable broadband in rural Saskatchewan. We are pleased to see the ...(Read Article)

In the last few years SARM has been focusing more efforts on how to build capacity in our members so they can just do what they do better! Through SARM’s strategic planning process we realized that if we can help RMs build capacity in their council members and staff it would go a long wa...(Read Article)

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Full Annual Report 2018 SARM Annual Report Audited Financial Statements 2018 SARM Financial Statements 2018 Rural Municipal Specific Claims Tax Loss Compensation Trust Fund Statements 2018 Rural Municipal Tax Loss Compensation Trust Fund Statements Rural Municipal Tax Loss ...(Read Article)

The Pest Biosecurity Program is hosting PCO workshops in January 2019, one in each SARM division.  These accredited educational workshops are provided free of charge to Saskatchewan Pest Control Officers, Councillors and anyone interested in these roles. All workshops will be facilitated by the ...(Read Article)