Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP)
Congratulations to Megan Macomber who recently accepted the Administrator position with the RM of Francis No. 127. Megan was the first intern to participate in the Municipal Administrator Internship Program. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours. Thank you to the RM of Estevan and...(Read Article)
New Agriculture Programs
Two new agriculture programs were announced today. In the event of inquiries and application requests, please find program information and application forms below. 1. 2011 Saskatchewan Feed and Forage Program Assistance to offset feed shortages for their breeding herd where 2011 forage ...(Read Article)
Assistance for Unseeded Acres Appreciated
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) welcomes today's announcements, made by Provincial Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud and Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Gerry Ritz, of financial support for producers with unseeded acres and seeded acres lost due to exce...(Read Article)
SARM Supports Premier’s Action on Crop Insurance
SARM supports Premier Wall's timely response to the recent strike action taken by Saskatchewan Crop Insurance employees represented by SGEU. Saskatchewan farmers are facing a large number of unseeded acres. Under these conditions, farmers rely heavily on Crop Insurance for unseeded acre...(Read Article)
SARM Applauds New Healthcare Facility in Regina
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) commends the governments' decision to open a new surgery and outpatient centre in Regina. The regionalization of healthcare facilities in Saskatchewan has meant that more rural people travel to larger centres for emergency care. "Thi...(Read Article)
June Division Meetings
Some of the key agenda items for the upcoming June Division Meetings will include SARM policy issues, and the Weed Control Act and Saskatchewan Forage Council in regards to invasive plants. Reports will also be given from the Municipal Capacity Development Program, the Resource and Economic Deve...(Read Article)
New West Partnership Trade Act Comes into Force on July 1, 2012
Saskatchewan Intergovernmental Affairs asked SARM to remind municipalities that the procurement provisions of the New West Partnership Trade Act (NWPTA)comes into force on July 1, 2012. The New West Partnership (NWP), which entered into force April 1, 2010, is a far-reaching economic partners...(Read Article)
Clearing the Path (CTP) Maintenance Funding
Municipalities with CTP primary weight corridors will need to complete a statutory declaration in order to receive the $1000 per kilometer maintenance assistance for the year 2011-12. The Statutory declaration form can be found on the SARM website by following the link: https://www.sarm.ca/servi...(Read Article)
2011 Saskatchewan Municipal Awards Winners Announced
Saskatchewan communities are trend leaders in projects using innovation and enterprise. On May 13, the annual Saskatchewan Municipal Awards ceremony celebrated some of the best and brightest of these, including environmentally friendly improvements for recreational facilities; engaging youth; ta...(Read Article)
Important Information re PDAP
Important to RMs currently designated for municipal assistance under PDAP, as well as those RMs that experienced natural disasters in 2010 but did not request designation because the deductible was too high. The Provincial Disaster Assistance Regulations 2011 have revised the municipal deduct...(Read Article)