The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), alongside their member RMs, emphasizes both highlights and concerns regarding rural communities across the province in this year’s provincial budget. “Today’s budget includes many priorities that our members have been asking for, al...(Read Article)
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SARM’s 119th Annual Convention & Trade Show Begins Next Week at REAL District
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 Wednesday, March 13 to Friday, March 15, 2024, for the Annual Convention & Trade Show. Attendees will have the op...(Read Article)
SARM Calls for More Education and Supports for Municipal Leaders
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), alongside their member RMs, share concern over the lack of resources and education available for elected officials in municipal government. The councillors and reeves who oversee rural municipalities (RMs) are the hands-on, ground-leve...(Read Article)
Rural Saskatchewan is Desperate for Health Care Support. Immediate Action is Needed, Starting with Reinstating the Grow Your Own Nurse Practitioner Program.
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), with their member RMs, is sounding the alarm on the health care crisis facing rural Saskatchewan, there are staff shortages throughout rural areas of the province. SARM recognizes the gaps in our rural health care needs and calls for t...(Read Article)
When Will the Water Turn on for Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project Phase 1?
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), with their member RMs, have been advocating for the launch of the water management infrastructure known as the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project which was announced by the Government of Saskatchewan in 2020. Both the federal and prov...(Read Article)
Can Saskatchewan Continue to be a Leader in Global Food Security if Support Doesn’t Come from the Government?
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), along with member RMs, is the principal advocate in representing RMs before all levels of senior government. As the voice of rural Saskatchewan for more than a century, SARM has spoken strongly and clearly to represent rural Saskatchew...(Read Article)
SARM, the Voice of Rural Saskatchewan, in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) spent the past week (October 24-26) in Ottawa voicing rural Saskatchewan concerns. Representatives from the SARM Board of Directors and Policy & Research Department spent three days meeting with various federal government representa...(Read Article)
SARM Midterm Convention – November 8-9, 2023
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is holding its midterm convention on November 8 and 9 at the Queensbury Convention Centre (QCC), REAL District in Regina. Midterm focuses on education and offers delegates multiple breakout sessions and learning opportunities. The co...(Read Article)
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) Addresses Drought Crisis
SARM is concerned over the severe drought conditions plaguing agricultural regions of the province. As an organization representing the interests of rural communities across Saskatchewan, SARM recognizes the urgent need for immediate action to mitigate the devastating effects of this prolonged d...(Read Article)
SARM Stresses Saskatchewan Farmers Will Face Increased Challenges Due to Clean Fuel Standards
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), along with member RMs, knows that Saskatchewan's farming community is grappling with challenges arising from the implementation of clean fuel standards. Starting July 1, the new regulations will cover the entire life cycle of fuels,...(Read Article)