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September 15, 2026
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- Advocacy
- 2026 SARM Midterm Resolution Deadline
- Strategic Communications
- Lieutenant Governor's Award for Outstanding Service to Rural Saskatchewan
- Insurance & Benefits
- Legal Services
- Programs
- Strychnine Stewardship Training Closed for 2026 Season
- Member Purchasing
- Community Planning
- Finance & Administration
- SARM Classifieds
- Member Services
- HR Services for SARM Members
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- Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant Program
- Announcements
- Saskatchewan is Built on Strong Supply Chains
- The Government of Saskatchewan is Expanding Access to Care at Pharmacies
- Crop Report for the Period September 1 to 7, 2026
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- CASA Rail Safety Fireside Chat
- Saskatchewan Cattle Association (SCA) Fall 2026 District Meetings
- Leading with Respect: Why Civility is the Answer
- 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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Lieutenant Governor's Award for
Outstanding Service to Rural Saskatchewan
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Do you know a reeve, councillor, or administrator with an inspiring story?
Nominations for the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Outstanding Service to Rural Saskatchewan are now open!
The 2027 nomination period runs until December 31, 2026.
To submit a nomination or request a nomination form, please contact:
Kathleen Israel,
Selection Committee Secretary
executivecoordinator@sarm.ca or 306.761.3731
2301 Windsor Park Road,
Regina, Saskatchewan S4V 3A4
| | | To learn more about this award and how to submit a nomination, visit the SARM website through the link below. | | | |
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 Sherwood No. 159, ECCWA, Contract Executive Director & Administrator, Sept 15 - Close
Town of Swan River, MB, Chief Administrative Officer, Sept 17 - Close
RM of Tramping Lake No. 380, Foreman, Sept 20 - Close
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
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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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HR Services for SARM Members
SARM now offers Human Resources consulting services to members across Saskatchewan. We understand that this is a need for many RMs, and we are excited to offer advice and support on a wide range of HR issues. RM’s can access services including advice on people issues, hiring, terminations, performance management, compensation, recruitment, retention, change management, conflict resolution, training and many other HR related issues.
Our new HR service is being offered through our partner Knibbs HR Consulting. Knibbs HR is a Métis-owned Saskatchewan firm that has been supporting organizations since 2002 with practical, people-first HR solutions rooted in respect, clarity, and partnership. Their work helps organizations bring strategy, culture, and people systems into alignment while strengthening the internal confidence and capability of leaders and teams. Known for their objectivity, compassion, and actionability, Knibbs HR explains the “why,” shares knowledge generously, and leaves workplaces more equipped than when they arrived. Whether developing HR tools, guiding difficult conversations, shaping culture, or coaching leaders through change, they remain grounded in practical professionalism. Learn more at www.knibbs.ca.
This HR Service principally provides rural municipalities with advice on people issues. Our HR Service also works in collaboration with our Legal Services team, or your usual legal counsel, to provide holistic advice and opinions when employment matters necessitate.
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Fees:
- $230 per hour for HR Consulting
- $95 per hour for Administrative and Support Services
How to Access Services:
If you have a human resources inquiry or require HR services, you can contact: hr@sarm.ca.
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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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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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Leading with Respect: Why Civility is the Answer
You are invited to join Ombudsman Saskatchewan for a dynamic, solutions-oriented session on fostering respect and mitigating conflict, whether at the Council table, public meetings, or when dealing with ratepayer questions.
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Event Details
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Refreshments and Lunch will be served for those attending in person
Location: Henry Newlands Ballroom, Government House, Regina (or Virtual via secure link)
Audience: Mayors, Reeves and Councillors, CAOs Municipal Administrators
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RSVP & Registration
Please confirm your attendance by September 21, 2026, noting whether you wish to attend in person or virtually.
Reserve Your Seat
Submit a question: Have a specific scenario or conflict you’d like the speakers to address? Include it in your RSVP form.
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SARM Learning Hours
SARM members who attend this event will receive 6 SARM Learning Hours.
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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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