October 15, 2024


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Municipal Leadership Development

Program (MLDP)

Fall Modules Now Open


Calling all rural council members,

administrators, and municipal staff!


The Fall 2024 MLDP modules are now open for registration for those looking to strengthen leadership in their local government. This program is especially beneficial for newly elected municipal officials.


Please see the MLDP schedule and brochure linked below for reference. There is a mix of virtual and "in-person" modules this fall. Community sessions are indicated on the schedules provided. 

 

For more information, please visit mldp.ca or direct questions to the MLDP Administrator at cberry@sarm.ca. 


RM administrators, please forward these details to your council members.

MLDP Schedule
MLDP Brochure
Register

Municipal Office Break & Enters

Request for Information


The RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in identifying a male in relation to a series of break and enters to businesses, specifically rural municipal offices.


The suspect is described as a man between the ages of 30 and 50 years old. He has sandy brown hair that is balding on top. He wears glasses and is known to wear hoodies, Mechanix brand gloves, a dark backpack, and a black reusable face mask.


If you know the current location of this wanted individual, please call your nearest police service or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or submit a tip through the link below.

Submit a Tip
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Election Supplies


With the upcoming election, please remember that ballot and envelope orders are placed through Adventure Printing directly, using the online ordering portal.


All other election supplies can be obtained through SUMA at suma@suma.org.

Order Ballots & Envelopes
 

Information & Resources

 

Emergency Treatment Fund

Call for Proposals

 

Canada is facing a public health crisis that has left no community untouched. This crisis has been driven by a complex set of factors, including a dangerous, illegal synthetic drug supply. The tragic impacts are seen and felt among our friends, our families, and our neighbours.


That is why the Government of Canada is focused on saving lives and connecting people to evidence-based services, including treatment and recovery, as well as other supports like housing.


Building on historic health care investments, including in mental health and substance use, Budget 2024 provided $150 million over 3 years for an Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for municipalities and Indigenous communities to help provide rapid responses to emergent, critical needs related to the substance use and overdose crisis.


Through this 2024 national call for proposals, Health Canada's ETF will provide time-limited contribution funding to municipalities and Indigenous communities across Canada.


The application window will close on November 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Learn More / Apply

Open Mic Canoe Webinar


Directed to Manitoba and Saskatchewan Canoe members, this webinar will provide a Canoe update on new programs and services available to members and outline program benefits and best practices.


Date: October 30, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Then Canoe will pass the mic over to members to answer all your FAQs related to how to use the program, who to contact, where to find discounts, trade compliance, and how to ensure you are receiving the best value through our program.

Register Now

Rescheduled to October 31st

Gopher Control Products

Webinar

 

Join SARM and Ecopest for an information session on gopher control options for your rural municipality.

 

Date: October 31, 2024

Time: 10-11:00 a.m.

Speakers: Sameer Thawer - Operations Manager, Ecopest Inc.

This webinar will cover the description, biology, and ecology of Richardson ground squirrels and pocket gophers as well as an overview of available control options including habitat modification, trapping, baiting, and fumigants. Available products in Canada for control or baiting will also be discussed.

Register Now

Disclaimer: The following RMs have requested the information below to be distributed and will be billed for using this service.

Looking to Hire:


RM of Mervin No. 499, Administrative Assistant, Oct 18 - Close

RM of Montrose No. 315, Administrator, Oct 20 - Close

RM of Wolseley No. 155, Administrator, Oct 25 - Close

RM of South Qu’Appelle No. 157, Foreman, Oct 30 - Close

RM of Newcombe No. 260, Administrator, Nov 6 - Close

RM of South Qu’Appelle No. 157, Equipment Grader Operator, Nov 10 - Close

RM of Beaver River No. 622, Administrator, Nov 20 - Close


Looking to Buy/Sell:


There are no active buy/sell ads.

SARM Classifieds

SARM Classifieds Submissions


Ad postings for the SARM Classifieds can be submitted through the online submission forms. For questions, contact 306.757.3577 or sarm@sarm.ca.

 
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New This Week

 
 

Building and Technical Standards Fall Workshops

 

The Ministry of Government Relations Building and Technical Standards Branch (BTS) will be hosting workshops this fall on legislative framework and integrated systems training. The deadline to register for these workshops is November 1, 2024. Please see further details below:

Legislative Framework Training Workshop and Challenge Exam

 

The objective of this workshop is to provide a better understanding of Saskatchewan’s construction legislation and regulations for the successful application of the National Building Code of Canada 2020 and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2020.


Date: November 6 and 7, 2024

Times: 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days.

Location: Royal Hotel Regina, 4025 Albert Street, Regina

Learn More / Register
 

CAN/ULC S1001 'Integrated Systems Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems' Workshop

 

The purpose of this workshop is intended to equip participants with an understanding of the requirements of CAN/ULC-S1001 ‘Integrated Systems Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems’ and the requirements of its application as required by the National Building Code of Canada 2020 and the National Fire Code of Canada 2020.

 

Saskatoon

Date: November 4, 2024,

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Saskatoon Inn, 2002 Airport Drive

 

Regina

Date: November 5, 2024

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Royal Hotel Regina, 4025 Albert Street

Learn More / Register
 

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