Category: News

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) welcomes the Saskatchewan government's announcement to eliminate the industrial carbon levy, making Saskatchewan a fully carbon tax-free province. This decision aligns with SARM's long-standing advocacy for a practical approach to addre...(Read Article)

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), alongside its member rural municipalities (RMs), highlights both the positive aspects and concerns regarding rural communities across the province in this year’s provincial budget. “Today’s budget includes several priorities that ou...(Read Article)

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), with their member RMs, will welcome 2,000+ delegates, exhibitors, and guests from across the province to convene from Tuesday, March 11 to Thursday, March 13, 2025, for the Annual Convention & Trade Show. Attendees will have the op...(Read Article)

Saskatchewan landowners have spent the last year struggling to combat the growing population of Richardson’s Ground Squirrels (“gophers”) after the federal ban on strychnine in March of 2024. Strychnine is a crucial tool used by farmers to control growing gopher populations in rural municipaliti...(Read Article)

Saskatchewan rural municipalities (RMs) continue to battle the increasing number of abandoned buildings and yard sites that litter our province. Many RMs struggle with limited funds, legal powers, and technical know-how to effectively manage derelict buildings in a timely manner. Support from th...(Read Article)

Regina—The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is thrilled to announce that its newly appointed Executive Director (ED) is Laurel Feltin. She officially took over as ED on December 2, 2024, when Jay Meyer stepped down, making her the first woman to hold this role in SARM’s hi...(Read Article)

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is holding its midterm convention on November 20 and 21 at TCU Place in Saskatoon. Midterm focuses on education and offers delegates multiple breakout sessions and learning opportunities. The convention begins with opening ceremonies...(Read Article)

Agriculture in Saskatchewan plays a lead role in economic stability and environmental sustainability, it’s the fabric of our rural communities. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) shares the responsibility of ensuring our producers are given the opportunity to succeed. On...(Read Article)

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is the voice for rural municipalities (RMs) in Saskatchewan. During the upcoming provincial election, the priority list of every RM may vary, but one issue appears on them all, additional supports for tackling crime in rural communities...(Read Article)

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) calls for increased funding for rural roads and bridges. These pieces of infrastructure are not only the lifeline for thousands of municipal residents who travel them daily; they also help drive our rural economy by supporting oil and g...(Read Article)