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Today Canadian Federal and Provincial Agriculture Ministers signed the new Growing Forward 2 (GF2) agreement. SARM was pleased with increased funding for strategic initiatives but was disappointed to learn that government funding for AgriInvest will be reduced from 1.5 to 1 per cent of producers...(Read Article)

MCDP Inter-municipal Conference - Register now!Registration opens on August 1, 2012 for the MCDP inter-municipal conference held on November 28th and 29th, 2012 at the Ramada Hotel and Convention Centre in Regina, SK. Sponsored by SARM and SUMA, the conference will bring rural and urban municipa...(Read Article)

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is pleased by the Premier's announcements today regarding the major reorganization of the provincial ministries and related cabinet shuffle. The realignment of the Government, which is meant to better facilitate the Province's growth...(Read Article)

As another tool available to promote the profession of rural municipal administration, SARM has recently developed a handbook for distribution, Rural Municipal Administration: a rewarding career right here at home. The handbook outlines responsibilities and details of the profession, educat...(Read Article)

The 2012 budget reaffirms the Province's commitment to help address the unique concerns of rural Saskatchewan and to fiscal responsibility. The provincial investment in the Municipal Roads for the Economy Program (MREP) stayed the same at $23.5 million in funding for 2012. "The continued inve...(Read Article)

The Beaver Control Program (BCP) guidelines have been finalized and applications are now being accepted for 2012 program participation. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, May 31, 2012. SARM will notify RMs of approvals and initial minimum eligibility amount by June 6, 2012. For mor...(Read Article)

The provincial urban and rural municipal associations from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba met today in Regina to discuss issues of common interest. Of significance to all associations is the need for greater investment in municipal infrastructure by the federal and provincial governments. ...(Read Article)

SARM applauds the Federal Government for the changes to the Fisheries Act that were announced today by Federal Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield. SARM has been advocating for years for these changes. They will provide the long-awaited distinction between vital Canadian wa...(Read Article)

MONDAY, MARCH 12TH Registration Reception:On Monday, March 12th, SARM held its registration reception, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance Association; bus service to the event was sponsored by the Regina Hotel Association and in part by the City of Regina. Over 630 delegat...(Read Article)

Below is a summary of points in the Provincial Budget 2012-13 that may be of interest to rural municipalities.For Municipalities/Infrastructure: $237.4 million in Revenue Sharing equal to one full point of Provincial Sales Tax (PST) based on the 2010-11 Public Accounts, an increase of $20.6 m...(Read Article)