SGI Public Grants Announcement

SARM has been in contact with SGI regarding the availability of grants to improve traffic safety within RMs. SGI offers a Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant program. Its goal is to stimulate and support local, collaborative action that will increase traffic safety awareness. 

The deadline for submissions for the fall intake is September 30, 2024.

If you are interested in additional information regarding the grant, please click here for an outline of the grant guidelines and additional information on how to apply for the grant.

Elm Tree Pruning Permitted Starting September 1

The annual ban on pruning elm trees ended August 31, paving the way for Saskatchewan residents to begin their seasonal pruning September 1.

Pruning is essential for maintaining tree health and reducing vulnerability to disease. By removing dead branches regularly and pruning properly, elm trees become less attractive to the elm bark beetle, which results in a lower overall risk of DED.

Crop Report for the Period of August 20-26, 2024

Producers have made good progress with harvest over the past week with 25 per cent of the crop now harvested, ahead of the 5-year average of 21 per cent. The storms brought strong winds and heavy hail and in some areas, the hail was as large as golf balls, resulting in total crop loss for some producers. Producers are hoping for warm clear days to help their crops mature and avoid additional harvesting delays.

More Doctors Recruited to Rural Saskatchewan

Fourteen new physicians are now practicing in rural communities across Saskatchewan after completing the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program in May.



The annual capacity of SIPPA has increased from 45 to accommodate an additional six to eight seats which will be divided across the three assessment cohorts throughout the year.