April 8, 2025


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SARM Resolution Responses


SARM has received responses to several resolutions passed at the 2025 SARM Annual Convention. Click the links below to review the responses to each resolution.

Lieutenant Governor's Award for

Outstanding Service to Rural Saskatchewan

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 2026 nomination period runs until December 31, 2025.


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, refer to the LGA Guidelines Document linked below or visit the SARM website.

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LGA Guidelines Document

Municipal Legislation Consultation Update

Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations

 

The Municipalities Act, The Cities Act, and The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010 form the foundational legislative framework for all municipalities in the province. These acts provide the necessary powers and authority for council decisions, policies, and bylaws, while outlining municipal responsibilities.

 

In the summer of 2024, the Ministry of Government Relations initiated a comprehensive review of this legislative framework, focusing on The Cities Act, The Municipalities Act, and The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010. The primary objective of this review is to identify potential amendments that could enhance municipal governance.

Survey

Report

As a part of the consultation process, the Ministry of Government Relations conducted 13 online public surveys in late 2024. The results of these surveys are now available for review through the link below:

Download the Report

Additional Feedback

At the 2025 SARM Annual Convention, the Ministry of Government Relations encouraged municipalities to provide any additional feedback they might have. If you have further comments or suggestions, please share them with SARM so they can be relayed appropriately to the Ministry of Government Relations by emailing consultations@sarm.ca.

Thank you to all rural municipalities, councilors, and administrators who participated in the surveys and continue to contribute to this ongoing consultation process.

Deadlines

Targeted Sector Support Initiative

The Targeted Sector Support (TSS) Initiative is a cost-shared grant program that uses a portion of Municipal Revenue Sharing ($1.5 million per fiscal year) to support projects that strengthen municipalities’ core operational capabilities through increased regional cooperation.

 

Projects under this program are intended to assist in supporting more efficient and effective municipal service delivery, and enhanced governance and administrative capacity in Saskatchewan. Partnering municipalities can apply for up to 75 per cent on eligible project costs to strengthen their core municipal responsibilities.

 

The TSS Steering Committee will be accepting applications for funding until April 30, 2025.

Learn More / Apply

Information & Resources

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

Looking to Hire:


RM of Francis No. 127, Operator Road Crew, Apr 9 - Close

RM of Fish Creek No. 402, Operating Foreman, Apr 11 - Close

RM of Ituna Bon Accord No. 246, Equipment Operator, Apr 11 - Close

RM of Fertile Valley No. 285, Grader Operator, April 11 - Close

RM of Torch River No. 488, Equipment Operators, April 11 - Close 

RM of Lacadena No. 228, Heavy Equipment Operator, Apr 12 - Close

RM of Lacadena No. 228, Laborer, Apr 12 - Close

RM of Redburn No. 130, Equipment Mower, Apr 14 - Close

RM of Redburn No. 130, Mower Operator, April 14 - Close

RM of Miry Creek No. 229, Seasonal Operator, Apr 16 - Close

RM of South Qu’Appelle No. 157, Equipment Operator, April 18 - Close

RM of Sarnia No. 221, Administrator, Apr 18 - Close

RM of South Qu’Appelle No. 157, Equipment Operator, April 20 - Close

RM of Huron No. 223, Grader Operator/Equipment Operator, Apr 23 - Close

RM of Blaine Lake No. 434, Maintenance/Equipment Operator, Apr 25 - Close

RM of Livingston No. 331, Mower Operator, Apr 29 - Close

RM of Orkney No. 244, Equipment Operator, Apr 29 - Close

RM of Elmsthorpe No. 100, Equipment Operator, Apr 30 - Close

RM of Kindersley No. 290, Administrator, Apr 30 - Close

Town of Grenfell, Office Clerk, Apr 30 - Close

RM of Newcombe No. 260, Administrator, Apr 30 - Close

RM of Lake Johnston No. 102, Administrator, Apr 30 - Close

RM of Eagle Creek No. 376, Administrator, May 31 - Close

RM of Livingston No. 331, Administrator, May 2 - Close

Town of Rouleau, Foreman, May 4 - Close

 

Looking to Buy/Sell:

 

RM of Arborfield No. 456, One Way Snow Plow, Apr 11 - Close

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.

Submit a Classifieds Ad

New This Week

Spring Runoff Underway in Parts of Saskatchewan


The Water Security Agency (WSA) is updating its spring runoff forecast.


Runoff is well underway across most of the southwestern and the southern areas of Saskatchewan.

Learn More

2025-26 Anglers Guide is now Online


The new 2025-26 Saskatchewan Anglers Guide is now available online. Fishing enthusiasts can download the guide to their phones or tablets for convenient, current information for the coming angling season.

Learn More

Funding Available for First Nations And Métis Community Partnership Projects


The Government of Saskatchewan is announcing that grant applications are open for the First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects fund. Grants up to $45,000 are available for innovative, community based First Nations and Métis projects that promote safe communities, strong families, student achievement or economic growth.

Learn More

Sponsored Content

Can you smell the bacon?


April is National "Dig Safe" Month, a great time to remind everyone of the importance of safe digging practices. Before starting any digging project, it's crucial to know where pipelines and utility lines are buried.

 

The SCGA invites you to register for a free Dig Safe Awareness Breakfast this April at one of 23 locations across Saskatchewan.


The SCGA has tailored these events to a wide range of industry professionals, including:


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  • Farmers and agricultural industry representatives
  • Oil and gas, water and sewer, telecom, and trenchless industry representatives
  • Municipal and public works departments
  • One Call Center members, owners, and operators
  • Utility locate service providers and administrators
  • Engineers, safety officers, and risk management professionals
  • Insurance claims and loss prevention specialists
  • Environmental consultants and compliance officers
  • Local fire/police departments, EMS personnel, safety officers, and counselors
Register Now

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