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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 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

On February 2, 2009, Premier Wall announced $100 million in new infrastructure funding for municipalities, by way of the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program.(MEEP).  The funds will be distributed on a per capita basis, with RMs receiving $19.2 million.  The application process has b...(Read Article)

Funding for Infrastructure WelcomeSARM welcomes today’s announcement by Premier Wall of $100 million in new infrastructure funding for Saskatchewan’s municipalities, by way of the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program.  Rural municipalities will receive $19.2 million of that amount. ...(Read Article)

“Growing With Pride” is the theme for the 105th Annual Convention of the SARM being held from March 8 to 11, 2010 at the Queensbury Convention Centre—Evraz Place in Regina.Registration and Tradeshow will be open from 7-9:30 PM on Monday, March 8th with the opening ceremonies starting at 10 AM on...(Read Article)

Plan to attend the 2009 Annual Convention, Promoting Growth - Maximizing Prosperity, which will be held March 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, 2009 at TCU Place in Saskatoon.  Resolutions to be considered and the Agenda are available by clicking on the links below.  Resolutions&n...(Read Article)