SARM, with its member RMs, will welcome 2,000+ delegates, exhibitors, and guests from across the province to convene from Tuesday, March 10 to Thursday, March 12, 2026, for the Annual Convention & Trade Show. #SARMAnnual2026 #RuralMatters #SKPoli
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On February 25, the PHTAs hosted a workshop in RM 246 for RM officials, staff, and ratepayers. Covering gopher control, invasive weed control, and the Sustainable CAP Pest Biosecurity Program, with presentations from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. #SustainableCdnAg
SARM is calling on the provincial and federal governments to strengthen funding and partnership commitments for Emergency Response Services that support healthcare, safety, and disaster preparedness across rural Saskatchewan. #RuralMatters #SKPoli #CDNPoli
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This week, SARM had the opportunity to meet with the Honourable Jeremy Cockrill, Government of Saskatchewan Minister of Health, to discuss health care, recruitment, staffing, training, and the needs of rural Saskatchewan. #RuralMatters #SKPoli
SARM and rural Saskatchewan are encouraged by the major infrastructure investment as the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan partner to inject a combined $262.5 million into Arctic Gateway Group’s (AGG) Port of Churchill and Hudson Bay Railway network. #RuralMatters
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SARM is pleased to announce the successful development and implementation of a new, lower height bridge traffic barrier designed to improve rural accessibility while maintaining safety standards.
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On behalf of our members, SARM is calling on the federal government to listen to rural Saskatchewan and stop these cuts to agriculture research and development before more damage is done.
Read SARM’s letter to Minister MacDonald: buff.ly/kAzXKPQ
When Ottawa decides to shut down AAFC research sites in Saskatchewan, it’s not just research that disappears – it’s good jobs, local expertise, and support for the families who call our rural communities home. (1/2)
The PHTAs were recently in Maple Creek to attend Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Celebrating Rural Ranching Women event. The PHTAs had great conversations with attendees about all things gophers, invasive plants, and the Sustainable CAP Pest Biosecurity Program. #SustainableCdnAg
SARM is calling for federal investment to support rural Saskatchewan’s role in Canada’s clean growth future. #RuralMatters #CDNPoli
News Release: sarm.ca/2026/02/11/sarm-calls-for-federal-investment-to-support-rural-saskatchewans-role-in-canadas-clean-growth-future
Registration for the winter 2025-26 MLDP modules is still open. The registration deadline for the March 9th MLDP modules is February 22nd. These modules are great for RM officials, administrators, and staff. #MLDP
Learn more/register: mldp.ca
SARM is concerned that the decision to deny strychnine does not fully account for the cumulative impact of gopher damage on food production, farm viability, and rural community resilience. #RuralMatters #SKAg (2/2)
SARM is deeply disappointed with the PMRA's decision to deny Saskatchewan’s emergency use request for strychnine. Denying emergency use does not eliminate risk; it simply shifts the burden entirely onto producers and municipalities, left with tools they know are not managing the problem. (1/2)
The Saskatchewan Broadband Action Committee (SBAC) hopes to start conversations around rural connectivity and digital adoption at the Canadian Rural and Remote Broadband Community (CRRBC) Conference this coming fall in Saskatoon.
SBAC News Release: buff.ly/jX4fRyq
SARM had the opportunity to meet with the Honourable Sean Wilson, Minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement, in Regina to discuss issues important to rural Saskatchewan on behalf of our member rural municipalities. #RuralMatters #SKPoli
SARM has been strongly advocating for clear, timely, and feasible changes to support producers during drought. The introduction of Satellite Forage Insurance is a welcome change that will provide near-real-time data and certainty for livestock producers. #RuralMatters
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With concerns over trade and export markets in the agriculture industry, SARM and the AGT team discussed what they produce and how they export pulses and consumer products worldwide, as well as frustrations with grain transportation issues and trade agreements. #RuralMatters (2/2)
This week, SARM visited the AGT Foods Head Office for a tour of their Regina Main plant. (1/2)
SARM is welcoming the federal government’s decision to pause publication of proposed livestock traceability regulations and is urging a renewed focus on practical solutions that work for Saskatchewan cattle producers and rural communities.
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Looking for a unique chance to spotlight your company to rural municipal leaders from across Saskatchewan? Contact convention@sarm.ca to become a #SARMAnnual2026 sponsor. Opportunities are limited!
Learn more: sarm.ca/events/annual-convention-and-trade-show
SARM is looking for a Senior Advocacy Advisor to provide strategic policy and government relations expertise in support of SARM’s mission. This role is an opportunity to shape policy and influence government decisions that matter to rural Saskatchewan.
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Read the article on cybersecurity for rural municipalities in Saskatchewan by the SARM Manager of Risk Management in the latest edition of the Rural Councillor.
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Happy New Year! The beginning of 2026 brings with it new ideas and opportunities to advance the priorities of rural Saskatchewan.
Read the article on innovation and SARM by the SARM Vice President in the latest edition of the Rural Councillor.
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Happy holidays from SARM! We wish you a warm and joyful holiday season and invite you to consider supporting STARS with a donation: give.stars.ca/page/125748/donate/1
Read the article on how rural Saskatchewan was built on innovation by the SARM Executive Director in the latest edition of the Rural Councillor.
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Read about the chat with SARM’s Manager of Community Planning, Jennifer Chamberlin, on planning today for tomorrow in the latest edition of the Rural Councillor.
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The deadline to nominate a reeve, councillor, or administrator for the 2026 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Outstanding Service to Rural Saskatchewan is December 31. Visit our website to learn more: sarm.ca/events/awards-and-recognition/
The PHTAs hosted four Navigating Conflict workshops on Dec 4 & 5 in Saskatoon and Dec 9 & 10 in Regina. Despite the weather, the workshops were a great success! Thank you to Scott, Michelle, and Tracy from the Ministry of Justice Dispute Resolution Office for facilitating. #SustainableCdnAg
Read the Winter 2025 Rural Councillor: sarm.ca/2025/12/10/rc-winter-2025/
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