2009 SARM Annual Convention Highlights
Close to 1900 guests and delegates representing 288 rural municipalities attended SARM’s 104th Annual Convention at TCU Place in Saskatoon. His Honour, the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Dr. Gordon Barnhart, opened the convention with a kind welcome to guests and ...(Read Article)
SARM Excited About Provincial Budget
In their 2009 Budget, the province has recognized their role in supporting municipal infrastructure and has stepped to the plate with the money. “We are pleased and excited about today’s budget,” said David Marit, President of SARM. “We are pleased with the increase in municipal suppo...(Read Article)
SARM Excited About Provincial Budget
In their 2009 Budget, the province has recognized their role in supporting municipal infrastructure and has stepped to the plate with the money. “We are pleased and excited about today’s budget,” said David Marit, President of SARM. “We are pleased with the increase in municipal suppo...(Read Article)
Saskatchewan Municipal Awards nomination deadline is fast approaching …
The nomination deadline is March 27, 2009 and nominating a municipality is easier than you think! Is your municipality particularly innovative? Demonstrating good governance? Just plain fabulous? Tell others about it! The Saskatchewan Municipal Awards Program is a great way to ...(Read Article)
No Attention Paid to the Livestock Crisis in The Federal Budget
No Attention Paid to the Livestock Crisis in The Federal Budget SARM was disappointed that the 2009 Federal Budget didn’t hold any immediate assistance for the livestock industry. Livestock producers have been facing economic hardship since 2003 and the current economic downturn is only adding t...(Read Article)
The Province Demonstrates its Commitment to the Livestock Industry
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) welcomes today’s announcement by Provincial Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud of $71 million for livestock producers. This results in a $40/head payment for cow producers and a $20/head payment for hog producers. “Livestock produce...(Read Article)
SARM Pleased That Money is Flowing
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is pleased with today’s announcement from the federal and provincial governments of an injection of $63 million into municipal infrastructure projects in the province. “I am very pleased to see that thirteen rural municipalities are ...(Read Article)
SARM Welcomes Enhancements to the 2009 Crop Insurance Program
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) welcomes the enhancements to the 2009 Crop Insurance Program that Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced today.The enhancements include options for yield trending, full wild life damage compensation, a yield cushionin...(Read Article)
SARM Praises Government Attempts to Change Navigable Waters Protection Act
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is encouraged that the Federal Government has tabled amendments to the Navigable Waters Protection Act. This legislation was enacted over 120 years ago, when waterways were a primary means of transportation across our country. &...(Read Article)
Ministers Recognize the Livestock Crisis, SARM Hopes Short-term Assistance is a Top Priority
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) was encouraged by the outcome of the Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) meeting of agriculture ministers at Ottawa on February 9th, 2009. “SARM is pleased that Canada’s agriculture ministers recognize the eco...(Read Article)
