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The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) and the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) continue to support Saskatchewan’s climate change strategy and oppose the federal carbon tax that will place additional costs on the province’s municipalities. “Saskatchewa...(Read Article)

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is pleased with announcements made in yesterday’s Speech from the Throne. We appreciate the support for accessible and reliable internet and cellular service throughout the province. Broadband remains a priority for SARM as it is an ess...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) continues to stand up for rural Saskatchewan in opposing a federally imposed carbon tax. The Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday reveals that Saskatchewan households will face a steep tax hike in the new year a...(Read Article)

As you are aware Health Canada wants to end the use of products containing strychnine for Richardson Ground Squirrel (RGS) control following a re-evaluation by its Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). The PMRA has environmental concerns about the potential poisionng of non-target animals. ...(Read Article)

For immediate release Municipal Empowerment Tops FCM Board of Directors Agenda Attended by Saskatchewan Leaders Municipal representatives from Saskatchewan joined fellow leaders from across the country in the County of Annapolis, Nova Scotia, to discuss the goals and objectives of Canada’...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release Sask Agriculture Associations Join Forces on Strychnine Re-evaluation Saskatchewan’s agricultural associations are joining forces to urge the federal government to extend its consultation period by 30 days on the re-evaluation of strychnine to allow producers an oppo...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release SARM to Assess Agriculture Programs’ Response to Drought Conditions Moisture conditions will soon be a bigger issue than expected according to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Drought Monitor and the Ministry of Agriculture’s most recent Crop Report. Accordi...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release SARM Working Towards Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association Last week, SARM hosted a meeting with stakeholders to discuss the creation of a provincial Rural Crime Watch association. Representatives from SARM, the RCMP, the provincial government, and several Rural Cr...(Read Article)

For immediate release Saskatchewan’s local leaders now have a Municipal Peer Network to help them resolve conflict or complex issues. The new network connects municipal administrators and elected officials with highly-experienced peers, who can provide guidance, coaching, and advice to he...(Read Article)

For Immediate Release Research supports SARM stance on carbon tax Considering the recent analysis from the University of Regina’s Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Communities regarding the impacts of a federal carbon tax, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalitie...(Read Article)