September 19, 2023

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2023 SARM Midterm Resolution Deadline

The deadline for submitting resolutions for the upcoming 2023 SARM Midterm Convention is Sunday, September 24, 2023, 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. Please email resolutions to resolutions@sarm.ca.

Refer to the Guide for Writing Resolutions and the Resolution Submission Form for details.

*Please remember that each resolution submission must include a brief (no more than 500 word) background that answers the questions provided in the below resolution submission form.*

Resolution Guide

Submission Form

Resources

Community Airports Apply for Funding for 2024-25 Projects

The Government of Saskatchewan is now accepting applications for the next intake of the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program for 2024-25. As community airport projects are well underway across the province, focus shifts to intake for 2024-25.

Grants are cost-shared up to a maximum amount of $275,000. CAP is designed to help offset safety-related improvements such as upgrades to runways and taxiways, lighting, security fencing and navigational systems.

Apply Now for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund

The deadline is approaching to apply for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ (MMIWG+) Community Response Fund. More than $400,000 is available to support grassroots efforts to prevent violence and create safety for Indigenous women and girls+ in Saskatchewan.

The fund is dedicated to providing financial support for communities and organizations to support programs and events benefitting Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals, fostering positive change and healing.

The grant program is open to:

Local grassroots Indigenous groups and Indigenous non-profit groups;
Non-profit organizations and municipalities who are seeking authentic partnerships with Indigenous communities, including local grass-roots Indigenous groups, First Nations Band Councils/Tribal Councils, Métis Locals/Métis Regions, and First Nations or Métis agencies or representative groups; and
Non-Indigenous non-profit organizations with Indigenous involvement and whose programs/services benefit a primarily First Nations or Métis clientele.

Applications must be received by October 4, 2023.

Learn More / Apply

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

Looking to Hire:

RM of Swift Current No. 137, Assistant Administrator, OCT 5 - Close

RM of Corman Park No. 344, Director of Corporate Services, OCT 1 - Close

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

RM of Lajord No. 128, Manager of Public Works, SEPT 27 - Close

RM of Montrose No. 315, Heavy Equipment Operator, SEPT 25 - Close

RM of Montmartre No. 126, Seasonal Full-Time Equipment Operator, SEPT 23 - Close

District of Katepwa, Acting Chief Administrative Officer, SEPT 23 - Close

Looking to Buy/Sell:

RM of Calder No. 241, For Sale: 2010 John Deere 310 SJ Backhoe, OCT 14 - Close

RM of Tecumseh No. 65, For Tender: 2007 Castleton Belly Dump Trailer, OCT 10 - Close

RM of LeRoy No. 339, For Sale: 2018 Western Star 4700SB Snow Plow Truck - SEPT 29 - Close

If you have questions or would like to post in the SARM Classifieds contact: (306) 757-3577 or sarm@sarm.ca

Please send your advertisement in a Word Document.

SARM Classifieds

Crop Report for the Period of September 5 to 11, 2023

Harvest has progressed nicely this past week with 68 per cent of this year's crop now in the bin. This is up from 51 per cent last week, ahead of the five-year average (2018-2022) of 52 per cent and the 10-year average (2013-2022) of 48 per cent.

Apply to Serve on the Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Government of Saskatchewan is calling for members of the public to apply to serve on the Accessibility Advisory Committee to support the implementation of The Accessible Saskatchewan Act.

Once established, the Accessibility Advisory Committee will provide advice related to the administration of The Accessible Saskatchewan Act, including recommending standards to identify, remove, and prevent accessibility barriers that persons with disabilities experience.

To view past issues of the Rural Dart, visit the Publications page on the SARM website.

Rural Dart Archive

2023 SARM Midterm Resolution Deadline

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Crop Report for the Period of September 5 to 11, 2023

Apply to Serve on the Accessibility Advisory Committee