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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)

SARM 2008 Midterm Convention The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) will hold its Midterm Convention on November 13 and 14 at TCU Place in Saskatoon.  The convention will address many of the issues that municipalities are currently facing including physician short...(Read Article)

On October 24th all RMs in Saskatchewan received a copy via email of the first issue of the new Sustainability Newsletter. This newsletter is the result of a joint effort of SUMA, SARM and the Municipal Capacity Development Program (MCDP).  Through this newsletter, we hope to provide you wi...(Read Article)

The Tangible Capital Assets Working committee, which includes SARM. SUMA, New North, RMAA, UMAAS and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs are offering Tangible Capital Asset training sessions and providing how-to resource manuals to all municipalities on the new PSAB 3150 requirements.  &...(Read Article)

SARM Pleased with Province’s Plans for Improved Internet and Cell Coverage Earlier today Premier Wall announced an investment by the province of $90 million to assist SaskTel improve high speed Internet and to build 50 new cell phone towers in Saskatchewan.  The Premier stated that Saskatchewan ...(Read Article)

Throne Speech Acknowledges Rural SaskatchewanToday’s Speech from the Throne acknowledged rural Saskatchewan and some of the burning issues facing rural communities today.    Education tax relief, effective agriculture programming, adequate revenue sharing, increased infrastruct...(Read Article)

ENHANCEMENTS TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM ANNOUNCED  Producers in the 65 drought designated rural municipalities of Southwest Saskatchewan will benefit from enhancements announced today to the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP).  The program is cost shared on a 60-40 basis...(Read Article)