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September 8, 2026
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- Advocacy
- SARM Resolution Responses
- 2026 SARM Midterm Resolution Deadline
- Strategic Communications
- Insurance & Benefits
- Legal Services
- Programs
- Member Purchasing
- Year-End Gravel Measurements
- Community Planning
- Finance & Administration
- SARM Classifieds
- Member Services
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- Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant Program
- Announcements
- Government of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Support for Producers Through the 2026 AgriStability Program
- Crop Report for the Period August 25 to 31, 2026
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- Nominations Now Open for Saskatchewan Municipal Awards!
- Webinar Session - From Risk to Resilience: Funding Municipal Climate Action
- Saskatchewan Cattle Association (SCA) Fall 2026 District Meetings
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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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SARM Resolution Responses
SARM has received responses from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada pertaining to resolutions passed at the 2026 SARM Annual Convention. Click the links below to review the responses.
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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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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. | | |
| 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. | | |
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Year-End Gravel Measurements
Zach James Media
Accurate gravel measurements are crucial for ensuring that your inventory records and financial reporting accurately reflect the true value of your gravel.
For rural municipalities across Saskatchewan, gravel is a highly valuable and widely used resource. Accurately measuring your gravel in the fall is essential for precise year-end figures, providing a solid foundation for planning the coming year.
| | | 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 Spiritwood No. 496, Assistant Administrator, Sept 11 - Close
RM of McKillop No. 220, Public Works Equipment Operator, Sept 12 - Close
RM of Willow Creek No. 458, Public Works Equipment Operator, Sept 13 - Close
Town of La Ronge, Director of Public Works, Sept 13 - Close
RM of Tecumseh No. 65, Grader/General Operator, Sept 13 - Close
RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Grader Operator, Sept 14 - Close
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
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Looking to Buy/Sell:
There are no active buy/sell ads.
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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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Nominations Now Open for Saskatchewan Municipal Awards!
Established in 2006, the Saskatchewan Municipal Awards (SMAs) recognizes the innovation and excellence of Saskatchewan’s municipal governments by celebrating and sharing these achievements and providing provincial exposure to both the municipality and the initiative.
The Saskatchewan Municipal Awards are awarded for:
- Top municipal initiative (rural, urban, or cooperative)
- Top rural municipal initiative
- Top urban municipal initiative
- Regional cooperation (a joint initiative with at least one rural and one urban municipality working collaboratively to lead the project)
| | | Celebrate a municipally led initiative by submitting a nomination before 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. | | |
Webinar Session
From Risk to Resilience: Funding Municipal Climate Action
Learn how municipalities can access Green Municipal Fund support through the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative to assess climate risks, develop adaptation plans, test project feasibility, and implement resilience-building solutions.
This session will highlight available funding streams and incentives for regional collaboration, reconciliation, and equity-focused work. It is designed for elected officials, municipal administrators, and staff looking to strengthen local climate resilience. Come prepared with a few project ideas. There will be time to ask questions and brainstorm solutions.
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Event Details
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CST
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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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