RC Fall 2017
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SARM President Responds to Premier Resignation
For Immediate Release SARM President Responds to Premier ResignationWhen the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities’ (SARM) President Ray Orb learned that Premier Brad Wall was retiring from politics, he cited the commitment to rural Saskatchewan over the last decade under Wall’s helm....(Read Article)
Canadian Agricultural Partnership Agreement Reached
For Immediate Release Canadian Agricultural Partnership Agreement Reached The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is pleased that an agreement has been made between the federal government and the provinces on a replacement for Growing Forward 2 (GF2). The Canadian Agricul...(Read Article)
Canadian Agricultural Partnership Agreement Reached
For Immediate Release Canadian Agricultural Partnership Agreement Reached The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is pleased that an agreement has been made between the federal government and the provinces on a replacement for Growing Forward 2 (GF2). The Canadian Agricultur...(Read Article)
SUMA and SARM Respond to Bank and Credit Union Closures in Saskatchewan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESUMA and SARM Respond to Bank and Credit Union Closures in Saskatchewan The spate of recent bank and credit union closures in hometowns across Saskatchewan is raising concern for both the associations representing municipalities in the province. The Saskatchewan Urban M...(Read Article)
Improving Energy Conservation Across Saskatchewan
Federal Gas Tax Fund allocated to 42 projects in 35 communities June 28, 2017 Regina, Saskatchewan, Infrastructure Canada Investing in infrastructure is vital to strengthening the middle class and growing the economy. The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan recognize t...(Read Article)
Government of Canada and FCM announce $72 million for municipal projects demonstrating strong actions on climate change
Ottawa, June 23, 2017 — The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Clark Somerville, Past President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) today announced funding for 48 projects in communities across Canada through the Green Municipal Fund...(Read Article)
Nominate Your Community for a Saskatchewan Municipal Award
Is your municipality doing something innovative to better your community? Are you collaborating with neighbouring municipalities to achieve regional goals? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you should submit a nomination for the 11th annual Saskatchewan Municipal Awards (SM...(Read Article)
Local Government Summit Held in Ottawa Today
For Immediate Release Local Government Summit Held in Ottawa Today The second edition of the Local Government Summit was held today in Ottawa, in advance of a conference for provincial and territorial ministers of municipal affairs scheduled for July in Regina. Saskatchewan municipal assoc...(Read Article)
News Release: Local Government Summit Held in Ottawa Today
For Immediate Release Local Government Summit Held in Ottawa Today The second edition of the Local Government Summit was held today in Ottawa, in advance of a conference for provincial and territorial ministers of municipal affairs scheduled for July in Regina. Saskatchewan municipal asso...(Read Article)