PREP Program – Funding Increased for 2011
SARM is happy to announce that the Provincial Rat Eradication Program (PREP) is continuing for 2011 with increased funding from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Grants available for RMs have increased to $5 per farm site and $61 per township for 2011. Please make sure your RM partici...(Read Article)
SARM Pleased With Provincial Budget
The 2011 budget shows that the Province recognizes the needs of rural Saskatchewan and continues to support municipal governments in their efforts to address current issues. The province reaffirmed their commitment for the second phase of education property tax relief; for the year the province ...(Read Article)
SARM Applauds the Federal Government’s Support for Changes to Rail Level of Service
On March 18th, as part of the Rail Freight Service Review, the Federal Government announced that it will enact legislation to give rail shippers the right to service agreements and help develop performance measures and dispute resolution mechanisms to increase the level of service in Canada. ...(Read Article)
2011 Annual Convention Highlights
Monday, March 7th Registration Reception: On Monday, March 7th, SARM held its registration reception, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Association. Over 600 delegate and guests were registered by the end of the evening, all of which had an opportunity to browse through th...(Read Article)
SARM Annual Convention March 7 to 10
SARM will hold its 106th Annual Convention next week from March 7 - 10, at the Prairieland Park Trade and Convention Centre, in Saskatoon. This is the first year that the convention will be held at this venue; we anticipate a successful event, with over 160 exhibitors confirmed for the tradeshow...(Read Article)
2011 Annual SARM Convention
"Growing Today-Securing the Future" is the theme for the 106th Annual Convention of the SARM being held at PRAIRIELAND PARK in Saskatoon from March 7 to 10, 2011. Registration and Tradeshow will be open from 7-9:30 PM on Monday March 7th with the opening ceremonies starting at 10AM ...(Read Article)
2012 Annual SARM Convention and Tradeshow
SARM's 107th Annual Convention will take place from Monday, March 12 to Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Queensbury Convention Centre - Evraz Place in Regina.Registration and Tradeshow will be open from 7:00-9:30 PM on Monday March 12th with the opening ceremonies starting at 10:00 AM on Tuesday,...(Read Article)
MLDP Winter 2011 Modules
The modules for the winter session of the MLDP have been filling up quickly. If you are interested in attending any of the modules, please submit your registration form as soon as possible. Five modules will be offered on Saturday, January 29th and on Monday, March 7th at the...(Read Article)
2010 Midterm Convention
Over 800 delegates attended the 2010 SARM Midterm Convention held November 9-10 at TCU Place in Saskatoon. On the day before the convention, the MLDP Municipal Leaders' Roles and Responsibilities module was held. Prior to this year, the module was held in both Regina and Saskatoon in late Nov...(Read Article)
Rural Issues Are Highlighted in the Throne Speech
SARM was pleased by the recognition of rural issues in today's Speech from the Throne. Revenue Sharing, education tax on property and agriculture hardships are three big issues facing rural Saskatchewan today and they were all highlighted. The new revenue sharing formula will provide a full p...(Read Article)
