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February 2025
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SARM Elections
President, Vice President, Division 2, 4, & 6 Directors
As the nomination period for SARM's President, Vice President, and Directors for Divisions 2, 4, & 6 ended February 13th, 2025, at 5:00pm, SARM would like to announce that the following individuals have been ACCLAIMED to the SARM Board of Directors:
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President Bill Huber - RM of Tullymet No. 216 & RM of Lipton No. 217
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Vice President Darren Steinley - RM of Excelsior No. 166
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Division 2 Director Cody Jordison - RM of Lumsden No. 189
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Division 4 Director Myron Kopec - RM of Buchanan No. 34
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Division 6 Director Randy Aumack - RM of Meeting Lake No. 466
An election for the SARM Division 3 Director will be held this spring as per SARM's Governance Bylaw. Further details will follow shortly.
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MLDP Winter 2025 Modules
Registration Now Open
The Municipal Leadership Development Program (MLDP) is a series of modules or workshops developed exclusively for elected and appointed municipal leaders in Saskatchewan. The modules target specific issues of importance to urban, rural and northern municipalities. Mayors, reeves, councillors and municipal staff are able to benefit from this program that is designed to strengthen local government leadership.
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Strategic and Financial Planning for Municipalities
This interactive and engaging session will see participants gaining insight into how to move from Thought to Action with tips and tools to make sure everyone is aligned and committed to common goals. This module will provide attendees with an overview of financial planning – the budget process, with a focus on where the money comes from. Learn about the relationship between assessment and taxation, tax tools, municipal borrowing and investments and an intro to asset management.
Monday, March 10th
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 12th
TCU Place, Saskatoon
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Municipal Economic Development Fundamentals
This module helps find answers to key questions about economic development – what is economic development, who are the players, what role can the municipality play and what are the returns? The course objectives will assist participants to: develop an understanding of economic development principles & theories; review the context for economic development; discuss concerns and problems common to economic development in Western Canada; and introduce processes and skills applied in economic development.
Monday, March 10th
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 12th
TCU Place, Saskatoon
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Human Resources in the Municipal Workplace
As employers, Councils need to know: what are your responsibilities to your employees who carry out your directions and deliver municipal services? This highly interactive session gives participants an overview of the labour market, the role of Council and administration, the legislative framework, how to deal with conflict, the hiring and dismissal processes, the importance of orientation and motivation, and how to manage performance.
Monday, March 10th
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday, April 12th
TCU Place, Saskatoon
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Strategic Communications for Municipalities
Formerly known as Public Relations and Communications for Municipalities, this module teaches how to effectively communicate with your ratepayers as well as the media. Learn how to become proactive. Special tips will be given on public speaking and techniques used by print, radio, television, and other media.
Monday, March 10th
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 12th
TCU Place, Saskatoon
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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*Dates and location are subject to change.
For more information or to register for a module, visit MLDP.ca.
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Update New Council Member Details on SARM Website RM Directory
Don't forget to update the RM Directory on the SARM website. This will ensure that SARM and the public are kept up to date with current RM council details.
The RM Directory is also where we pull the information for SARM's convention name badges.
To access your RM Directory profile on the SARM website, please log in here and click on the “Manage your RM Directory Listing” link that is located under the Administrator’s Access for Updates heading on the Members Only homepage.
If you require any assistance, please contact coordinator@sarm.ca.
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Agriculture Student
Scholarship
Applications Now Open
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship. There are four awards available: a grand prize scholarship valued at $6,000 and three runner up scholarships at $3,000 each.
This year's theme is solutions to challenges in agriculture. Scholarship applicants are encouraged to explore innovative farming practices, new technologies and creative ways industry can communicate with the public. The scholarship encourages applicants to share their personal perspectives on the future of agriculture in Saskatchewan.
Students are invited to submit a creative three-minute video or 1,000-word essay discussing solutions to challenges in agriculture. Scholarships will be awarded to Saskatchewan students in Grade 12 and/or recent high school/GED graduates entering agriculture-related post-secondary studies in fall 2025.
The deadline for applications is March 1, 2025.
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2024 Saskatchewan Municipal Award Winners
Established in 2006, the Saskatchewan Municipal Awards (SMA) celebrates the excellent and innovative practices of Saskatchewan’s municipal governments. The program also aims to share knowledge amongst municipalities by sharing best practices, promote cooperation and synergies between urban and rural municipalities, and award municipal driven projects.
2024 Top Municipal Initiative
Bredenbury Community Daycare - Town of Bredenbury
2024 Top Rural Municipal Initiative
RM of Enniskillen Grazing Project - RM of Enniskillen No. 3
2024 Top Urban Municipal Initiative
Plewis Automotive Group Inclusive Park - City of Swift Current
2024 Regional Cooperation
Fire Chief Collaboration/School, EMO Committee, and CSO Program Towns of Duck Lake, Hauge, Hepburn, Rosthern, and Waldheim, and the RM’s of Rosthern No. 403 and Duck Lake No. 463
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RIRG 2023 Capital Project
Upcoming Deadline
RMs with a RIRG 2023 Capital Project
This is a reminder that in accordance with your RM’s funding agreement for your 2023 RIRG Road Construction Project, all of the work that was to be completed on or before December 31, 2024 and is to be submitted to SARM before February 28, 2025.
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RIRG 2024 Clearing the Path (CTP) Statutory Declaration Reminder
RMs with a CTP Corridor
Reminder to submit your 2024 RIRG Clearing the Path Incremental Maintenance Statutory Declaration by March 30, 2025 using the online Statutory Declaration Form.
This form requires completion annually to confirm that the Road Authority has maintained the Corridor(s) to a safe and suitable level as described in their CTP Incremental Maintenance Funding Agreement.
For all following CTP programs beginning in the 2025-26 program year, the Statutory Declaration shall only be accepted from January 1st to March 30th of each year.
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Active Transportation Fund
The Active Transportation Fund supports the development and enhancement of active transportation networks to provide Canadians with the opportunity to safely and affordably reach destinations by active modes of transportation. A minimum of 10% of the Active Transportation Fund’s funding will be allocated to projects that benefit Indigenous populations and communities.
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada understands the importance of shortening commute times for families, creating employment opportunities and promoting healthier lifestyles. To this end, funding will be provided to capital projects that involve new construction or enhancement of existing infrastructure that encourage travel by active methods, including sidewalks, multi-use paths and bike lanes.
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Community Rink Affordability Grant
Application Period
Applications for the 2024-25 Community Rink Affordability Grant opened on January 6, 2025.
Communities, First Nations, schools and non-profits are eligible and encouraged to register for the annual grant of $2,500 per indoor ice surface. The grant helps offset the costs of operating indoor skating and curling rinks in Saskatchewan.
The Saskatchewan government will double the program funding to $3.2 million starting in 2025-26, increasing the grant to $5,000 per rink.
The application period will run until February 28, 2025, and the grant is set to be paid out by March 2025.
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SCIC Program Deadlines
March 2025
The following are upcoming important deadlines for the SCIC's Crop Insurance programs in the month of March. Please see further details below.
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Crop Insurance
The deadline to apply, reinstate, cancel, or make changes to your current year’s Crop Insurance contract, including all crops to be insured, coverage levels, and price options is March 31, 2025.
Note: This deadline also applies to all Crop Insurance specialty programs (Vegetable, Commercial Vegetable, Fruit Trees, Wild Rice, Bee Mortality, and Honey Production).
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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.
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SARM Interactive Online Calendar - March 2025
View the SARM Interactive Online Calendar to access the full year on the SARM website. This version is updated regularly as new dates of interest and deadlines are identified and should be viewed as the most current.
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Deadlines
March 1:
- For organized hamlet board to submit budget and report
- For independent grain companies to submit docs to assessor
- For pipeline owners to submit docs to assessor
- For organized hamlet board to request a special levy
- For municipal library board to submit estimate budget to administrator
- For park authority to advise RM of regional park levy
March 10:
- To remit taxes to SMHI, C&D and regional parks
- To remit and return monthly EPT funds
March 15:
- For library board to submit estimated maintenance and improvement requests
- For CRA source deductions
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March 31:
- For written notice from property owner stating that a lessee is to receive a dwelling exemption
- For landowner to withdraw from the SMHI Hail Insurance Program
Meetings
- Committee Meeting: March 6
- Committee Meeting: March 25
- Board Meeting: March 10
- Board Meeting: March 26-27
Monthly Reminder(s)
- MEPP employee and employer contributions through PLANet, as well as submitting payment is due within 15 days from the end of the pay period
Special Days
- Daylight Savings Time Begins (Except SK): March 9
- MLDP Modules: March 10
- 2025 SARM Annual Convention: March 11-13
- SMHI AGM: March 11
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Saskatchewan Blue Cross Cards and EFAP Coverage for SARM Members
Effective March 4, 2025, Blue Cross will be making enhancements to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). The Saskatchewan Blue Cross group benefits plan for SARM members now includes enhanced support through Homewood Health and Cleveland Clinic Canada, giving you and your family access to tailored, on-demand support for your mental and physical health.
Homewood Health’s EFAP program connects you to confidential, professional mental health and wellness services. Whether it’s counselling for anxiety, stress, or grief or coaching for work-life balance, parenting, or financial planning, Homewood is here to help. Their Enhanced Mental Health Care program even offers longer-term support for more complex needs, including up to 20 specialized counselling sessions. Register at homeweb.ca to access these resources today.
Cleveland Clinic Canada’s Express Care Online (ECO) service offers on-demand virtual medical consultations for your physical health. Available 24/7 across Canada, ECO lets you connect with a nurse practitioner for diagnoses, prescriptions, specialist referrals, and more—all from the comfort of your home. Simply download the Cleveland Clinic Express Care Online app to get started! (Apple | Android)
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With these changes, there will be new ID cards mailed out with new ID numbers on them. Here are the things that will be required once your cards are received:
- Effective March 4, 2025, update your pharmacy and your dentist with your new ID number.
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Download the new app “SK Blue Cross: Group” and re-register. (Apple | Android)
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If you use the online portal, visit www.sk.bluecross.ca/portal, click register, and follow the prompts.
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Save your new digital ID card to your Apple or Google Wallet.
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Linked below is more information on the enhancements that are being made. Please share this information with all employees. | | |
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Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP)
Step into the role of internship supervision and shape the future one-on-one! The Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP) offers a unique opportunity for Class A or Superior A Rural Administrators to provide individualized training and foster professional competency in future rural municipal administrators by helping them attain the necessary competencies and required hours for their “Rural Class C certification” throughout the 52-week internship period.
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Why Choose to be a MAIP Internship Supervisor?
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Legacy Building: By investing in aspiring rural municipal administrators, you leave a lasting legacy of healthy local government in rural communities.
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Tailored Development: Customize the internship experience to address specific skills and goals, ensuring maximum impact, offering practical guidance, feedback, and real-world insights that go beyond academic learning.
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Leadership and Strategic Skill Building: Hone your leadership skills by actively participating in the growth and development of a future Administrator.
- Financial Benefit: Upon approval, SARM will provide the selected host rural municipalities with a $17,000 grant intended to cost share the intern’s salary. The supervising administrator of record will also receive a $3,000 honorarium upon successfully completing the internship supervision.
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If you would like to learn more about becoming a supervising administrator for a MAIP intern, please check out the information on the SARM website or call Dustin Resch, Director of Capacity Building & Programs, at 306.761.3945. | |
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SCRWA Membership Registration for 2025
The Saskatchewan Rural Crime Watch Association is a grass roots non-profit association, that has been incorporated since November of 2020. The goal of the Saskatchewan Rural Crime Watch Association (SRCWA) is to advocate on behalf of our members and promote the creation of local crime watch groups in Saskatchewan. We provide support services and are striving to build a network across the province.
Local rural crime watch groups are volunteers who serve as the ‘Eyes and Ears’ of their communities and it's about neighbours looking out for neighbours. They support law enforcement by reporting suspicious activity which aides in crime reduction and prevention.
Please join us, in our effort to make Saskatchewan communities safer by becoming a member of the SRCWA, in one of two ways:
Full Memberships
- Any local crime watch group/association with similar objectives to the SRCWA.
- Eligible to sit on the SRCWA Board, can nominate members to the board of directors, and vote in elections.
- Can submit resolutions and vote on resolutions at the annual general meeting.
- Must confirm that their Executive has had criminal record checks within the last six months prior to joining.
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Associate Membership
- person or entity other than a Local Crime Watch Association (Examples: municipalities, non-government organizations)
- subject to restrictions and approval by the SRCWA Board
Both memberships provide access to communications from the SRCWA and access to signage that can be used in your community to help deter criminal activity. Members are also eligible to attend the AGM and receive additional communications from the SRCWA.
The SRCWA kindly asks for your support by becoming a member. The annual membership fee is $50.00. Cheques can be mailed to the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities at 2301 Windsor Park Road, Regina, SK, S4V 3A4. Please click the link below to access the membership form. Fill out the form and submit it with your cheque.
Your support will assist us in the growth, development and sustainability of Rural Crime Watch Groups throughout the province. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Tim Brodt via email at tim.brodt@edenwold-sk.ca or via phone at 306-539-9117.
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Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers attended the SARM and SUMA Conventions, were present at 14 community events and met with representatives and officials at Rural, Urban, First Nations communities on 16 occasions to present and discuss the benefits of Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers. Sgt. Flynn also met with 10 RCMP detachments to collaborate with members on promoting the use of the program within their communities.
The program continues to have a successful social media presence with unsolved crimes posted to our website and a following of over 50,000 to the program’s Facebook page with a solve rate of 50% for all crimes that are posted to the page.
Program Results
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Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers acknowledges the tremendous financial support from all sponsors and asks all Rural and Urban municipalities to consider a $200 donation to the program in their annual budget. | |
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Partnership Program
Mental Health Presentations
The Partnership Program is a unified effort. It consists of people living with mental illness, their family members, and mental health advocates. Each member shares important information in a one-hour, anti-stigma, public awareness presentation. The program has been studied by the Mental Health Commission of Canada to be a best practice in reducing stigma. What sets us apart is the contact-based education in our presentations. People with the lived experience of mental illness get to share their story of recovery.
Each presentation consists of three speakers:
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People with Lived Experience – They share their story of recovery with schizophrenia and a range of other mental illnesses.
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Family Members – They have a loved one who lives with a mental illness. They share their story of what that feels like.
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A Mental Health Advocate – They share an overview of schizophrenia and other major mental illnesses, common stigmas, and share mental health
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For more information about the Partnership Program, click the link below to review the program brochure
If you're interested in booking a presentation in your community, please contact David Field, Rural Partnership Program Coordinator, at 306.584.2369 or david@schizophrenia.sk.ca.
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Canadian Safety Train Express
Saskatchewan Key Insights YTD
The Canadian Safety Train Express has compiled a report with the current railway crossing and trespassing incidents trends and statistics throughout Saskatchewan.
There was 1 incident from January 1 to 31, 2025.
Southeast Saskatchewan had the only incident in the province.
Saskatoon was Saskatchewan's hot spot city in 2024.
Thursday is the day when the incident occurred.
There have been 0 Saskatchewan fatalities year-to-date.
Read the full report through the link below and visit canadiansafetytrain.ca for more information.
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SGI Policy Updates
Fire Suppression & Vehicle Extrication Services
As of January 1, 2025, the SGI rates for fire suppression/extrication for motor vehicles in Saskatchewan, as well as other policy updates and limitations, will be as outlined in the document linked below.
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Saskatchewan Municipal Peer Network
The Saskatchewan Municipal Peer Network is a free and confidential resource available to help municipal leaders navigate diverse challenges. Elected municipal officials and administrators can connect with highly experienced peer mentors for one-on-one guidance.
Receive assistance with:
- Interpersonal conflict
- Governance practices
- Service provisions
- Public issues
- Roles and responsibilities
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One2One Hearing and Respiratory Clinics
One2One Hearing and Respiratory clinics are provided by the Agricultural Health and Safety Network – of the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health at the University of Saskatchewan.
Who are they for?
One2One Hearing and Respiratory Health Clinics are for Saskatchewan farmers/ranchers, their families and agricultural workers.
What do they include?
Participants have an opportunity to meet with a trained agricultural occupational health nurse in a confidential setting to address their health and safety concerns.
- Blood pressure reading
- Hearing test or lung function testing
- Personalized screenings and assessments tailored to the specific hazards, risks and exposures associated with their specific agricultural work
- Provide access to resources
- Referrals to specialized care to optimize personal health and safety
The clinics are held either in your local RM or at our clinic at the USask campus.
Upcoming Clinics in RMs
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If you would like to book an appointment at any upcoming RM clinic, please contact the RM office specific to the location.
Is your RM interested in hosting a hearing or respiratory clinic in your rural municipality? Or would you like to attend a clinic at the USask campus? Contact 306.966.6643 or email aghealthandsafety@usask.ca.
To learn more about One2One and other services provided by the Agricultural Health and Safety Network, click the link below.
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Free Crisis Support for Canadian Farmers
National Farmer Crisis Line
24/7, Confidential Help When You Need It Most
Farming doesn’t come with days off—it’s a job that requires everything you’ve got. When stress piles up and the weight feels too heavy, you don’t have to carry it alone. The National Farmer Crisis Line (1-866-FARMS01) offers free, immediate, and ag-informed crisis support for farmers, farm families, and agricultural workers across Canada.
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ELIGIBILITY: Canadian farmers, farm families (relatives of farmers - living on or off farm), farm employees (staff who are employed on farms), and spouses and dependents of all farm employees.
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PRIVACY: All information received through counselling sessions is confidential and in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (2004).
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COST: It's free! no fees, no limits, just support when you need it.
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ACCESSIBILITY: Operated by TELUS Health, you can call 1-866-327-6701, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Available in both English and French.
📞 Call 1-866-FARMS01 anytime — 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Call Before You Dig
Sask 1st Call
Monday through Friday (except holidays) - Emergency requests are available 24/7 by calling 1-866-828-4888.
For assistance with online requests, call 1-866-828-4888 during regular operating hours.
Sask 1st Call is a service for anyone planning to dig or excavate. The service provides underground facility screening and notification for safe excavation. The Sask 1st Call team is dedicated to the prevention of unnecessary damage, injury or death due to unsafe digging practices. We look forward to serving you for your own safety, and that of our communities.
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The following RMs have requested the information below to be distributed and will be billed for using this service. | |
Looking to Hire:
RM of Prairie Rose No. 309, Finance Office Clerk, Feb 28 - Close
RM of Meeting Lake No. 466, Maintenance/Equipment Operator, Feb 28 - Close
RM of Prairie Rose No. 309, Equipment Operator, Feb 28 - Close
RM of Sarnia No. 221, Maintenance/Equipment Operator, Feb 28 - Close
RM of Wilton No. 472, Municipal Clerk, Mar 4 - Close
RM of White Valley No. 49, Grader Operator, Mar 4 - Close
RM of Maple Bush No. 224, Grader Operator/Maintenance Worker, Mar 5 - Close
RM of Mayfield No. 406, Operator, Mar 6 - Close
RM of Viscount No. 341, Equipment Operator, Mar 7 - Close
RM of Pipestone No. 161, Chief Administrative Officer, Mar 10 - Close
RM of South Qu’Appelle No. 157, Foreman, Mar 11 - Close
RM of Montmartre No. 126, Equipment Operator, Mar 12 - Close
RM of Marquis No. 191, Gravel Truck & Trailer Driver, Mar 12 - Close
RM of Calder No. 241, Mower Operator, Mar 14 - Close
RM of Monet No. 257, Equipment Operator (2), Mar 14 - Close
RM of Kindersley No. 290, Administrator, Mar 15 - Close
RM of Lakeview No. 337, Administrator, Mar 15 - Close
RM of Langenburg No. 181, Seasonal Operator, Mar 15 - Close
Town of Shellbrook, Chief Administrative Officer, Mar 15 - Close
RM of Sarnia No. 221, Administrator, Mar 18 - Close
RM of LeRoy No. 339, Equipment Operators, Mar 25 - Close
RM of Biggar No. 347, Equipment Operator, Mar 30 - Close
RM of Livingston No 331, Administrator, Mar 31 - Close
Looking to Buy/Sell:
RM of Maryfield No. 91, 2017 Midland Crossgate Trailer, Mar 18 - Close
RM of Enfield No. 194, 2013 John Deere Tractor with Loader, Mar 31 - 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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Gravel Pit Measuring & Data Processing
Zach James Media offers professional drone services specializing in gravel pit measuring and data processing. We focus on building strong customer relationships by offering our data in an efficient, accurate, and safe manner.
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Bridging the Gap
Farm Transition Workshop
Bridging the Gap seeks to help bridge the gap between generations of farmers to provide Canada’s farming future with the best chance for success.
The Bridging the Gap Workshop welcomes farm families to work with Farm Management Canada and our presenting partners MNP, AFSC, Alberta Canola, FCC, Ritchie Bros. and RBC to help make meaningful progress in their farm transition journey.
This workshop is uniquely designed to engage multiple generations working together on the family farm in meaningful discussions to better understand each other’s concerns and considerations for the future of the farm.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada Learning Series
Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) Partnerships team from the Ontario & Prairie region will be offering a learning series on DFO’s Organization and Legislation, Regulatory Review Process, Tools, and Forms/Information Requirements, and two targeted sessions for Heavy Equipment Operators and Site Managers.
These sessions will be hosted online through Microsoft Teams and will not be recorded and only be presented in English.
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Session 1: DFO’s organization, legislation and an in-depth review of the Project’s Near Water Website highlighting resources/tools available
Do you have a project that is taking place in or near water? This session is designed to provide an overview of the key legislation used during DFO’s Ontario and Prairie Region’s project review, and to walk attendees through DFO’s Project’s Near Water Website step by step (including the available resources/tools) before requesting a project review.
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Spring Session:
Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m. EST
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Fall Session:
Date: October 22, 2025
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m. EST
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Session 2: Thorough overview of the Request for a Project Review form and information requirements
You have checked the steps outlined on the Projects Near Water Website and you determined you need to submit a request for review to DFO.
This session provides a thorough review of the form and information requirements. Examples of various project types will also be provided.
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Spring Session:
Date: April 3, 2025
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m. EST
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Fall Session:
Date: October 29, 2025
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m. EST
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Session 3: Detailed review of the Application for Authorization/Permit form and Application Process
Your project plans from the Request for Review form were assessed by DFO and it was identified that your project will impact an aquatic species at risk, and/or result in the death of fish and/or the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat, and your project will need an authorization/permit under the Fisheries Act/Species at Risk Act. Here is what you need to know!
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Spring Session:
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m. EST
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Fall Session:
Date: November 5, 2025
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m. EST
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Session 4: Duty to consult
Overview of Duty to Consult, Information for Proponents – If your project requires an authorization/permit under the Fisheries Act/Species at Risk Act. A decision to issue an authorization requires DFO to address the Crown’s duty to consult with Indigenous Peoples when Aboriginal or treaty rights may potentially be adversely affected. This presentation will provide an overview of the duty to consult and accommodate, how this may affect review timelines and the role of the proponent during this process.
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Spring Session:
Date: April 17, 2025
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m. EST
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Fall Session:
Date: November 12, 2025
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m. EST
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Operating Safely in and Around Water: Navigating Legislation and Protecting Fish and Fish Habitat
Two sessions will be offered for site managers and Heavy Equipment Operators engaged in work in or near water. It provides an overview of DFO’s key legislation, focusing on the responsibilities and regulations surrounding the protection of fish and fish habitat. The session will introduce site managers and operators to common threats that fish and fish habitat face due to construction and excavation activities. Participants will learn best practices to avoid impacts to fish and fish habitat, thus ensuring compliance with the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act. Lastly, we will go over DFO’s project review process and provide advice on what types of projects should be reviewed by DFO prior to the start of any in water work. The same presentation and content will be delivered at each session.
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Spring Session:
Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m. EST
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Fall Session:
Date: September 11, 2025
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m. EST
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SARM Webinars
SARM offers webinars for members. Not only can you participate in these live, but you can also have them as a resource to view again when it’s convenient. Past topics have included:
- Tax Enforcement
- Municipal Investment Solutions
- Drainage Products and Solutions
- Saskatchewan's Property Assessment System
- Combating Crime in Saskatchewan
- Pest Control Product Compliance
- Municipal Leaders' Roles and Responsibilities
- And more
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SARM Calls for Funding for Cleanup of
Abandoned or Derelict Buildings and Yard Sites - February 19, 2025
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SARM’s New Executive Director Makes
History - February 12, 2025
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The deadline to register for the 2025 SARM Annual Convention is Friday, February 28th. Visit the SARM website for event details and a link to our online registration form. | | |
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SARM and SUMA are calling on all our rural and urban communities to fly the Canadian flag this Saturday, February 15th, to show our unity and pride for our country. In light of the recent comments made by the President of the United States, let’s show our strength this #FlagDay by proudly celebrating our national spirit and independence. | | |
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February 11th is Canada’s Agriculture Day. We celebrate the Canadian ag industry and its vital contributions to our country’s economy and global food security. | | | | |
