Programs
SARM is committed to meeting the needs of the membership through a variety of programs. We are proud to deliver a few government funded programs that help support the sustainability of rural Saskatchewan.
Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program
MAIP is funded by SARM and provides funding for rural municipalities to train and mentor selected interns in the field of Municipal Administration. Applications are continually accepted and the program meets the certification requirements of the Rural Board of Examiners.
Rural Municipal Administration Scholarship Program
The scholarship is funded by SARM as the role administrators play is fundamental in effective municipal governance in rural Saskatchewan. Application deadline is October 15.
Plant Health Network
Funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Plant Health Network is one of 4 pest biosecurity programs available to RMs and First Nations. The purpose of the Plant Health Network is to provide direct support to manage the agricultural crop pests and prohibited and noxious weeds as required under The Pest Control Act and The Weed Control Act in Saskatchewan.
Beaver Control Program
Funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Beaver Control Program is one of 4 pest biosecurity programs available to RMs and First Nations. The Beaver Control Program focuses on the humane removal of nuisance beaver by providing rebates for humane beaver management.
Invasive Plant Control Program
Funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Invasive Plant Control Program is designed to achieve maximum results and accountability while focusing on early detection and rapid response as the first line of defense to identify, assess, and respond to invasive plant species.
Rat Control Program
Funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Rat Control Program provides up to a 50:50 cost-share payment to rural municipalities and First Nation Bands that are active in their rat control efforts.
Rural Integrated Roads for Growth
Funded through the provinical government, the Rural Intergrated Roads for Growth Program replaced MREP and includes funding for road construction and bridge and large diameter culverts.
Municipal Leadership Development Program
Initially launched in 2003, the Municipal Leadership Development Program (MLDP) is a paid partnership between SARM, SUMA, RMAA, UMAAS, New North and the Ministry of Government Relations. The program is a series of modules that target specific issues of importance to urban, rural and northern municipalities in Saskatchewan.