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For Immediate Release Disaster assistance needed for producers SARM is calling on both the provincial and federal governments to assist producers currently facing disasters, as well as develop long-term disaster programs.On March 6, up to 300 people gathered in Cadillac, Saskatchewan, for ...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release Crop Insurance headed in the right direction SARM is optimistic about the announcement of the 2007 Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Program, but is cautiously awaiting the details.  Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Mark Wartman announced highlights of the pro...(Read Article)

SARM is calling on the Province to provide a payment of $10 per acre for producers in drought-affected areas of southern Saskatchewan.  “Producers in southern Saskatchewan experienced severe drought conditions this past year affecting both the crop and livestock sectors,” said SARM Presi...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release The SARM Midterm Convention wrapped up today with 872 reeves, councillors, administrators and visitors in attendance in Saskatoon.    In his morning address, Honourable Harry Van Mulligen commended SARM and rural municipalities for working together on p...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release Day one of the SARM Midterm Convention wrapped up with over 800 reeves, councillors, administrators and visitors in attendance in Saskatoon.   The morning session began with an address from President David Marit, who talked about SARM’s request for an additi...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) will hold its Midterm Convention on November 7 and 8 at TCU Place in Saskatoon.The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) Panel Discussion chaired by Jim Smalley, News Director, 620 CKRM Radio, on November 7 at 10:30 a.m., ...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is actively supporting the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB). At the SARM Annual Convention in March 2006, delegates passed a resolution stating that "SARM lobby the federal government to continue its financial supp...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release Numerous rural municipalities in southern Saskatchewan are experiencing extreme drought conditions, including some that have already declared disaster status. Immediate government financial assistance is required to help producers cope with water and feed shortages, w...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release The Saskatchewan Government recently announced the re-instatement of the Channel Clearing Financial Assistance Program for rural municipalities, which funds 50 per cent of the cost of removing brush and other debris from natural water channels. "Given the economic bur...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release SARM welcomes the news of funding initiatives for farmers and rural communities to benefit from increased biofuels production - a promising economic opportunity for rural Saskatchewan. Yesterday, the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and M...(Read Article)