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September 22, 2026
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- Advocacy
- 2026 SARM Midterm Resolution Deadline
- Strategic Communications
- SAMA 2026 Board Elections
- Insurance & Benefits
- Legal Services
- Programs
- Strychnine Stewardship Training Closed for 2026 Season
- Member Purchasing
- Community Planning
- Finance & Administration
- SARM Classifieds
- Member Services
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- Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant Program
- Announcements
- Nominations Open for the 2026 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal
- Saskatchewan Recognizes Rail Safety Week September 21-27
- Crop Report for the Period September 8 to 14, 2026
- 2026-27 School Playground Equipment Grant Program Application Period Opens
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- CASA Rail Safety Fireside Chat
- CIF Community Grant Program
- Saskatchewan Cattle Association (SCA) Fall 2026 District Meetings
- 2027 Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmer Nominations
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SARM’s Advocacy Team, at the direction of the SARM Board of Directors, meets and speaks with members and outside agencies on issues important to RMs, including bringing concerns forth at the provincial and federal levels.
SARM, through its Act of Incorporation, is mandated to work on files of importance to rural municipalities (RM) and agriculture producers.
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2026 SARM Midterm
Resolution Deadline
The deadline to submit resolutions for the 2026 SARM Midterm Convention is Sunday, October 4, 2026, end of day.
Resolutions must be received in the SARM office by this date in order to be addressed at the upcoming convention and included in the convention guide.
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Each resolution must be emailed separately using the fillable submission form.
Please email resolutions to resolutions@sarm.ca.
Refer to the Resolution Writing Tips One Pager and the Resolution Submission Form linked below for details.
| | | SARM’s Strategic Communications Team leads the initiatives, events, and public-facing components of the work we do for RMs. Strategic Communications is responsible for our conventions, the Rural Dart, Rural Sheaf, Rural Councillor, webinars, and many other events and initiatives. | | |
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Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) 2026 Board Elections
- Looking for Two Rural Representatives
Submission Deadline:
October 21, 2026
SARM is looking for elected officials who would do an outstanding job representing rural Saskatchewan on the SAMA Board.
Candidates will be elected by delegates at the 2026 SARM Midterm Convention for a three-year term and may be reappointed to subsequent terms.
Those interested should submit a completed Nomination Form (to Laurel Feltin - lfeltin@sarm.ca) by 5 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. A confirmation email with further instructions will be sent.
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The seven-member SAMA Board of Directors is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and consists of:
- three members named by the Ministry of Government Relations including the Board Chair;
- two members named by the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM);
- one member named by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) for urban and northern municipalities under 30,000;
- one member named by SUMA for cities with a population exceeding 30,000
| For more information, contact sarm@sarm.ca. | | |
SARM’s Insurance & Benefits Team administers and
facilitates various SARM and external partner insurance and
benefit products, including SARM’s fidelity bond, liability, and
property insurance plans, the SARM Benefits Plan, and external group benefits plans.
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| SARM’s Legal Services Team principally represents rural municipalities in legal proceedings where a SARM insurance plan (e.g. Liability Self-Insurance Plan) provides coverage. The team also provides in-house legal services to SARM’s other departments and Board of Directors. In addition, the team provides legal services to individual RMs, which can include researching legal issues, drafting opinions, and drafting agreements, on a fee-for-service basis and as time permits. | | |
| SARM’s Programs Team engages with provincial and federal governments, industry leaders, and program partners, as well as other stakeholders, to effectively deliver SARM programs. | | |
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Strychnine Stewardship Training Closed for 2026 Season
Please note that access to the Strychnine Stewardship Training for the 2026 season closed on September 1, 2026. Access to the Strychnine Stewardship Training for the 2027 season will be available in early 2027.
| | SARM's Member Purchasing Team provides group purchasing and procurement advising services to save member municipalities money and time through the buying and procuring processes with the goal of being the first stop for all municipalities’ purchasing and procurement needs. | | |
| SARM’s Community Planning Team is driven by a proactive and collaborative approach with municipalities to support growth, certainty for investment and landowners, and the protection and promotion of what already exists in the community. | | |
| SARM’s Finance and Administration Team provides the budgeting, accounting, and reporting functions for SARM, the Insurance and Benefits Funds, all externally funded programs, and the Tax Loss Compensation Trust Funds administered by SARM. In addition, the team provides administrative assistance performing reception duties that include being the first point of contact for all guests and SARM members both in-person as well as virtually by phone and email. | | |
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SARM Classifieds
The following municipalities/towns/villages have requested the information below to be distributed and will be billed for using this service.
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Looking to Hire:
RM of Blaine Lake No. 434, Seasonal Maintenance/Equipment Operator, Sept 23 - Close
RM of Lumsden No. 189 & Town of Lumsden, Corporate Services Coordinator, Oct 9 - Close
RM of Blucher No. 343, Forman, Oct 10 - Close
RM of Coulee No. 136, Administrator, October 13 - Close
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Looking to Buy/Sell:
RM of Grant No. 372, Schulte Flx-1510 Flex Arm, Oct 10 - Close
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SARM Classifieds Submissions
Ad postings for the SARM Classifieds can be submitted
through our online submission forms. For questions, contact 306.757.3577 or sarm@sarm.ca.
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| SARM’s Member Services Team is dedicated to providing valuable services that meet the specific needs of SARM's member rural municipalities. | | |
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Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant Program
The program provides up to $100,000 (per location) to municipalities and Indigenous land or territories. The goal of this fund is to stimulate and support local, collaborative action that will increase traffic safety awareness. Local traffic initiatives will help reduce collisions, traffic injuries and fatalities within Saskatchewan.
The program began in 2019 and uses funds from photo speed enforcement tickets.
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How to Apply
To apply for the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant, please visit the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Online Portal. You’ll be prompted to create an account for your organization. Once you’ve logged on, click “Apply”. If you need any assistance, contact the PSE Program Administrator by emailing PSEProgram@sgi.sk.ca or calling
1.844.855.2744, extension 6042.
The application deadline is September 30, 2026.
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CASA Rail Safety Fireside Chat
In celebration of Rail Safety Week 2026, join the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) on September 22, 2026, for a fireside chat featuring rail safety advocates Sandra LaRose and Peter Dobrowolski.
Sandra and Peter will share stories, lessons learned, and key rail safety messages for rural communities.
Signup is free and required to attend.
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CIF Community Grant Program
The CIF Community Grant Program provides funding support to a wide range of programs and services under three Funding Themes:
| | Applications are being accepted through the Grant Portal until October 1 at 4:00 p.m. To learn more and apply for funding, visit the CIF website linked below. | | |
Saskatchewan Cattle Association (SCA)
Fall 2026 District Meetings
The SCA Fall District meetings provide an opportunity to connect with fellow producers, hear updates on industry issues and participate in Association business. All meetings will take place between September 24 and October 7, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at locations throughout the province.
These meetings provide beef producers with an opportunity to connect with fellow producers, learn about current industry issues, provide feedback, and engage with SCA leadership.
Meeting details can be found through the link below.
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2027 Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmer Nominations
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program is designed to recognize young farmers that exemplify excellence in their profession. Eligible nominees must be farm operators between the ages of 18 and 39 who derive a minimum of two-thirds of their income from their farm operations. Each year one farming couple is selected from each of the program’s seven Regional Recognition Events to represent their respective region at the National Recognition Event.
The submission deadline for nominations is November 15, 2026. To learn more or submit a nomination, click the links below.
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