Saskatchewan Municipal Awards
The finalists have been chosen for the 2nd Annual Saskatchewan Municipal Awards, "Celebrating Excellence in 2008". There were over 30 nominations for the five awards. Awards will be presented on May 23, 2008 in the categories of: Municipal Service Excellence2008 Finalists ...(Read Article)
SARM Pleased with New Funding for Municipalities
Last week Premier Wall indicated that in light of the recent increase in oil lease sales the Province was considering increased funding to municipalities. Today, SARM along with SUMA and the New North met with the Honourable Bill Hutchinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs to disc...(Read Article)
Building Canada Fund Will Help Smaller Communities
Building Canada Fund Will Help Smaller Communities Address Infrastructure Pressures SARM is pleased with today’s signing of the framework agreement which will provide more than $236 million from the Building Canada Fund to support infrastructure initiatives in Saskatchewan. Of the $236 million...(Read Article)
SARM Pleased with Provincial Investment in Infrastructure
SARM Pleased with Provincial Investment in Infrastructure “Infrastructure is key to the future growth and development of this province,” said SARM President David Marit, “and we are glad to see this government is committed to following through on its election promises and make a provincial inve...(Read Article)
SARM Convention
Agriculture Safety Week Launched at SARM Convention Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud launched Agricultural Safety Week on the final day of the SARM Annual Convention. Bjornerud along with members of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, Canadian Federation of Agriculture,...(Read Article)
SARM Annual Convention Highlights – Day 3
Wednesday, March 12 - HighlightsOver 1700 reeves, councillors, administrators, visitors and guests, from over 270 RMs have registered at the 2008 SARM Annual Convention. Bear-Pit Session with Provincial CabinetCabinet members in attendance at the bear pit session were Deputy Premier and Min...(Read Article)
SARM Annual Convention Highlights – Day 1& 2
Registration ReceptionOn Monday, March 10, SARM held its registration reception, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance Association. Over 900 people registered and browsed the 110 Trade Show Booths. Tuesday, March 11 - HighlightsThe convention opened on Tuesday morning.&nbs...(Read Article)
SARM Welcomes Permanent Federal Tax Fund
SARM Welcomes Permanent Federal Gas Tax Fund SARM is pleased with today’s budget announcement to permanently fund infrastructure through the Gas Tax Fund. This fund, which will be worth $2 billion a year by 2009, will help to build and maintain the aging and overburdened infra...(Read Article)
REMINDER – Resolution Deadline
The deadline for submitting resolutions for the upcoming SARM Annual Convention is Tuesday, February 14th. Resolutions will be posted on the SARM Website the week of February 21st. (Read Article)
SARM Takes Rural Issues to Ottawa
SARM takes Rural Issues to Ottawa SARM President Dave Marit, Vice-president Jim Hallick and Director Ray Orb will be in Ottawa from November 19-24 to meet with federal officials to highlight the critical issues facing rural Saskatchewan. SARM will be promoting four key issues at these meetings...(Read Article)