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For Immediate Release SARM is disappointed with the May 4, 2006, Transport Canada decision to halt the transfer of its grain hopper cars to the Farmer Rail Car Coalition (FRCC) and instead retain ownership of the fleet and maintain the cars via the railways. Government estimates show that ...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release Program Enhancements are a Step in the Right Direction SARM is encouraged by the announcements made by Agriculture Minister and Canadian Wheat Board Minister Chuck Strahl on May 18, 2006, including enhancements to the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization Program...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release Today’s federal budget brought some much needed good news to Canadian farmers with the $1.5 billion funding package. "This announcement will aid many farmers facing a grim financial situation due to rising input costs, low commodity prices, natural flooding and other ...(Read Article)

SARM President David Marit and Vice-President Jim Hallick accompanied Agriculture Minister Mark Wartman and other farm groups in Ottawa on April 11, 2006 to make their case for emergency farm aid. "Many of our producers need an immediate cash injection to even be able to plant a crop this spr...(Read Article)

Today David Marit was elected President of SARM and Jim Hallick won the Vice-Presidency by acclamation at SARM’s 101st Annual Convention in Regina. President Marit is a Councillor for the RM of Willow Bunch No. 42. He served as Vice-President of SARM since 2004 and prior to that sat as D...(Read Article)

The SARM 101st Annual Convention is underway at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. 1700 people were in attendance. During the opening ceremonies, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Dr. Lynda Haverstock presented the Award for Outstanding Service to Rural Saskatchewan to William Welter o...(Read Article)

"Addressing some of the recommendations in the Vicq report ties in with the Clearing the Path initiative to better Saskatchewan’s business climate," said SARM President David Marit. "This, along with the increases to the Highway’s budget, will help expand economic opportunities in rural Saskatch...(Read Article)

SARM welcomes the Premier’s announcement of $52.8 million for education tax property relief for agricultural producers. "Education tax relief, particularly on farmland, has been a high priority for SARM for a long time. The premier has now taken steps to correct the unfairness of the educatio...(Read Article)

SARM will hold its 101st Annual Convention next week from March 6 – 9, at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. The convention officially opens Tuesday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m. The Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan will present the Award for Outstanding Service to Rural Saskatchewan during ...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release SARM Responds to Revenue Sharing Announcement On February 6, 2006, the Premier announced that the Revenue Sharing Pool for 2005-06 would be topped up with an additional $10 million and that the 2006-07 Pool would also see a $10 million increase. The Province has confi...(Read Article)