SARM’s 118th Annual Convention & Trade Show begins next week at Saskatoon’s Prairieland Park
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), with their member RMs, will welcome 2,000+ delegates, exhibitors, and guests from across the province to convene from Tuesday, March 14 to Thursday, March 16, 2023, for the 118th Annual Convention & Trade Show. Attendees will have ...(Read Article)
SARM aims to attract the next generation to rural government
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) has been the voice of rural Saskatchewan for over 100 years and has worked with generations of rural elected officials representing their member RMs. As more young families are calling rural Saskatchewan home, recruitment of the next ge...(Read Article)
SARM partners with The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association and Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association to call for support for the Saskatchewan cattle industry
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), along with member RMs, is concerned for the future of livestock producers operating in the province, with the industry continuing to see issues such as veterinarian shortages, low profitability, support on premiums, and year-over-year ...(Read Article)
Rural Sheaf – February 2023
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SARM looks to Lake Diefenbaker irrigation project for drought relief
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), with their member RMs, have been waiting in anticipation for the launch of the $4 billion water management infrastructure known as the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project which was announced by the Government of Saskatchewan in 2020. A...(Read Article)
2022 Annual Report
2022 SARM Annual Report Audited Financial Statements 2022 SARM Financial Statements 2022 Rural Municipal Specific Claims Tax Loss Compensation Trust Fund Statements 2022 Rural Municipal Tax Loss Compensation Trust Fund Statements Rural Municipal Tax Loss Compensation Trust Fun...(Read Article)
Rural Saskatchewan continues to wait for healthcare improvements – SARM seeks legitimate solutions
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), alongside their member RMs, share concerns over the ongoing lack of rural healthcare support, job retention, recruitment, and operating facilities. “Our healthcare system is under an immense strain following the pandemic and rural S...(Read Article)
Rural Sheaf – January 2023
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SARM supports the province in introducing The Saskatchewan Firearms Act to help protect law-abiding firearms owners
Concerns are growing over the federal gun bans, and the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) members are concerned these are ineffective and politically motivated infringements on the rights and freedoms of farmers, ranchers, and all law-abiding recreational firearm users.This...(Read Article)
Bill C-21 and Its Recent Amendments That Will Criminalize Saskatchewan Residents Overnight
Currently, Saskatchewan legal firearm owners, are facing immense ideological pressure from the federal government. Bill C-21 does nothing to target the illegal use of firearms; instead, it targets lawfully licensed firearms owners and their legally acquired firearms. These actions by the fede...(Read Article)
