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September 2025
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- Advocacy
- Strategic Communications
- 2025 SARM Midterm Convention Registration
- Fraudulent Convention Emails
- Corrections to 2025 SARM Outlook Calendar
- 2026 SARM Calendars
- SARM Online Calendar
- 2025 Midterm & 2026 Annual Convention Accommodations
- Lieutenant Governor's Award Nominations
- #RuralMatters
- Risk Management
- Programs
- Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
- Weed Inspector and Land Manager Webinar
- Invasive Plant Control Program Claim Deadline
- Rural Administrator Scholarship Program Deadline
- SARM Public Works Training Survey
- Rural Integrated Roads for Growth Program
- Intake for 2026 RIRG Projects
- Changes to RIRG Road Design Requirements
- RIRG 2025 CTP Statutory Declaration Reminder
- MLDP Fall 2025 Registration Open Now
- Member Purchasing
- Supplier Highlight: Tire Program
- Community Planning
- Finance & Administration
- SARM Classifieds
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- 2025 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal
- Targeted Sector Support (TSS) Initiative
- Municipalities Today - September 2025
- Announcements
- Saskatchewan Delegation Heading to Ottawa to Discuss Renewed Municipal Infrastructure Program
- Government of Saskatchewan is Prepared for Canada Post Service Disruption
- Crop Report for the Period September 16 to September 22, 2025
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- Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
- Share Your Views: Consulting Canadians on the Operation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada Learning Series
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- SMA Nominations Now Open
- Municipal Climate Adaptions Certificate
- Ombudsman Saskatchewan: Restoring Civility in Municipal Matters
- CCRAH Open House
- 2025 SEPA Conference
- Saskatchewan Safety Council Training
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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’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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2025 SARM Midterm Convention
Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2025 SARM Midterm Convention is now open! RM offices received an email from SARM earlier this month outlining the registration process as well as the applicable fees for attendance.
Please note lunches will no longer be included in the convention registration fee. You must indicate that you would like to purchase lunches through your registration form for each applicable attendee.
The deadline to register/revise your registration is October 24, 2025.
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Name badges for RM councils and administrators were mailed out to RM offices earlier this month, based on the SARM RM Directory. Any SARM members attending the convention must bring their badge to the venue, it will act as a ticket which will be scanned upon arrival.
If you have registered additional/new attendees, their name badges will be available onsite. Also, if a name badge requires updating or correcting, it will be done onsite.
Non-members can register to attend by visiting the SARM website.
Please contact convention@sarm.ca if you have any further questions about convention.
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Fraudulent Convention Emails
It has come to our attention that fraudulent email scams have been circulating to members regarding the acquisition of SARM convention visitor/attendee lists as well as coordinating hotel accommodations. SARM is in no way affiliated with these companies sending out these emails and does not release convention attendee information to outside parties. Please use the hotel directory listing that is linked on our website to book your convention accommodations.
With data breaches and cyber attacks on the rise, we are reminding you to stay vigilant against phishing attempts.
Hackers use deceptive practices to trick people into sharing their data. The most common technique is email phishing. Hackers send messages that appear legitimate or look like they're from someone you trust so that you engage with the message or click on malicious attachments.
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Here are some tips to keep in mind to avoid falling victim to these types of scams:
- Double-check that the sender's email address matches who they claim to be
- Don't click a link or download from someone you don't know, or weren't expecting
- Don't reply to a suspicious email or message from an email you don't recognize
- Inform your IT solutions partner or provider about any suspicious or potential attempts
| | | If you receive an email from @b2battendees.com, @eventdatarxinc.com, @dataseccentric.com, @e1businessdata.services domains, or any other unknown email addresses, please disregard it, block it, and delete it. | |
Corrections to 2025 SARM Outlook Calendar
Please note the following corrections to the 2025 SARM Outlook Calendar:
- Delete the "Saskatchewan Provincial Election" entry on October 28th
- Change the "2025 SARM Midterm Convention - Saskatoon" entry on November 5-6 to "Regina"
We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
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2026 SARM Calendars
The SARM Calendars will be provided in the following formats for 2026:
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Online Calendar: Access the SARM website calendar at sarm.ca/resources/calendar/
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Outlook Calendar: Once the 2026 calendar has been finalized, SARM will distribute a link to download a digital copy that can be imported directly into your Outlook account.
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Rural Sheaf: Each month we will outline important dates in the Rural Sheaf electronic newsletter.
The dates for 2026 will be added to these electronic formats this fall, so watch for further details in the coming months.
Note: The printed desktop, wall, and pocket calendars will no longer be available.
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SARM Interactive Online Calendar - October 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
October 1:
October 10:
October 15:
October 24:
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To register for the 2025 SARM Midterm Convention
October 31:
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Meetings
- Committee Meetings: October 14
- Board Meeting: October 15-16
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
- Thanksgiving Day: October 13
- Halloween: October 31
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2025 Midterm & 2026 Annual Convention Accommodations
Be sure to book your hotel stays in advance to take advantage of the hotel blocks that have been set aside for delegates during SARM's annual and midterm conventions. Hotel blocks are limited, so once they have been filled there is no guaranteed space/pricing.
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SARM has booked blocks at the following hotels in Regina:
- Comfort Suites Regina
- Courtyard by Marriott
- DoubleTree by Hilton
- Home Inn & Suites Regina Airport
- The Atlas
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Lieutenant Governor's Award for
Outstanding Service to Rural Saskatchewan
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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.
| | | | | | The Western Canadian Municipal Associations (WCMA) connected in Victoria, BC, to discuss issues affecting municipalities across Western Canada. Priority topics included wildfires, funding for water/wastewater and highway infrastructure, RCMP policing, bail reform, and more. | | Read the Fall 2025 Rural Councillor. | Sign up to receive our digital publications. | | | | | SARM met with the Saskatchewan Conservative Caucus to highlight issues important to RMs and the ag sector, including trade and tariffs, the reinstatement of strychnine, and rural crime. They also discussed clean fuel standards and their impact on farmers, as well as the need to diversify the economy and get goods to market. | | SARM’s Risk Management Team is comprised of two distinct groups: Benefits & Insurance and Legal. These departments administer and facilitate various SARM and external partner insurance and benefit products, as well as provide legal solicitor services to member rural municipalities. | | |
| 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. | | |
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Weed Inspector and Land Manager Webinar
SARM Plant Health Technical Advisors and Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture have partnered to deliver a free webinar. The event details are listed below.
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Weed Inspector & Land Manager Webinar - The Weed Control Act - Updates to Regulated Weeds
October 2, 2025, at 12:00 pm
The webinar will cover the recent updates to the Minister's Order Designating Prohibited, Noxious, and Nuisance Weeds in accordance with The Weed Control Act.
Presented by Cory Jacob, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
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Invasive Plant Control Program
Claim Deadline: October 31, 2025
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Rural Municipal Administrator Scholarship
Apply by October 15
Because SARM understands the vital role administrators play in municipal governance in rural Saskatchewan, we developed the SARM Rural Municipal Administration Scholarship Program to help support administrators.
The scholarship is for students enrolled in the Local Government Authority (LGA) Certificate Program at the University of Regina or the Municipal Administration Business Diploma Program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Three scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded annually, paid at the end of the completed semester.
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The application deadline is October 15 each year and must be supported by confirmation of enrollment during the current year.
For questions, contact Dustin Resch, Director of Capacity Building and Programs, at dresch@sarm.ca or 306.761.3945.
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SARM Public Works Training Survey
SARM is interested in offering training at annual convention for municipal public works employees. Is public works training of interest to your rural municipality and your public works employees? To capture information regarding this, SARM has created the survey linked below to gain feedback from our members.
The deadline to complete the survey is October 20, 2025.
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Intake for 2026 RIRG Projects
The RIRG Program Application Intake for Road, Bridge, and Large Diameter Culvert Projects has now opened!
Deadline to apply is November 15, 2025.
Application Forms:
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Application approvals are anticipated in January following the intake so that RMs can begin construction as soon as possible next year.
For more information, please visit the RIRG website, scan the QR code, or email info@rirg.ca with any questions or concerns.
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Changes to RIRG Road Design Requirements
In the spring of 2025, the Ministry of Highways undertook a review of the minimum geometric design criteria for road projects to be eligible for Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) funding. This review was initiated to address concerns from municipalities over the standard right-of-way (ROW) width, including a resolution made at the SARM convention.
As a result, it recommended revising the policy to allow for more flexibility in the minimum purchased ROW required and updating other design requirements.
Revisions included:
- The required ROW will be subject to meeting all of the geometric design requirements, with the minimum ROW width being 30 m.
- The backslope may be within the purchased ROW or covered by a suitable landowner agreement.
Allowing the ROW to be less than 42 m where the terrain still allows the design to meet all other geometric requirements balances safety with real world limitations municipalities encounter. The requirement also differentiates high volume roads from low volume roads for the purpose of setting the minimum road width. This update brings the policy more in alignment with other standards used on the municipal system, as well as the existing widths of most higher volume roads.
The proposed revisions ensure safety is maintained in the road design which is being cost shared (50/50) through a ministry program.
These design requirement changes will be applicable to the next intake.
Please visit the RIRG Policy Manual, Road Design Requirements, for more information.
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RIRG 2025 Clearing the Path (CTP) Statutory Declaration Reminder
RMs with a CTP Corridor
Reminder to submit your 2025-26 RIRG Clearing the Path Incremental Maintenance Statutory Declaration starting on October 1, 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.
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Municipal Leadership Development
Program (MLDP)
Fall 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
Get to know how Council and staff plan for municipal success. Everything from setting strategic priorities and community engagement to developing action plans and the financial framework to achieve the desired outcomes.
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.
Date: October 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Tisdale, SK
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.
Date: October 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Session
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.
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Elbow, SK
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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.
Date: November 28, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Session
Municipal Leaders’ Roles and Responsibilities
The 2025 Municipal Leaders’ Roles and Responsibilities seminar will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams. This webinar will describe essential responsibilities of elected officials, explore best practices for the relationship between council and staff, and examine questions about codes of ethics and conflicts of interest.
This session is a great resource for both new and experienced elected officials. Since there is no cost to attend this webinar, SARM encourages whole councils to participate together. Individual registration is required to attend, and registration can be completed by filling out the online form linked below.
Date: December 3, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Session
Community and Land Use Planning
The Community and Land Use Planning module will cover a variety of topics including: the roles and responsibilities of council, administration and the public; the creation, adoption, and amendment process for Official Community Plans and Zoning Bylaws; the subdivision process; servicing agreements; the development permit process; the development appeal board process; enforcing bylaws; the building permit process as well as regional planning.
Date: Always Available - Learn More
Location: Online
For more information or to register for a module, click the link below.
*Dates and location are subject to change.
| | 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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Tire Program
From fleet to heavy equipment, and even including specialty uses, Canoe has you covered for all your tire needs. Get quality, brand name tires for vehicles of any size – retread or brand new – all fully trade compliant and at the best pricing available in Canada.
| | | 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 Nipawin No. 487 & Village of Codette, Assistant Administrator, Sept 30 - Close
RM of Baildon No. 131, Grader/Equipment Operator, Oct 2 - Close
Town of Burstall, Municipal Administrator, Oct 3 - Close
RM of Usborne No. 310, Administrator, Oct 10 - Close
District of Lakeland No. 521, Municipal Enforcement Officer, Oct 10 - Close
District of Lakeland No. 521, Deputy CAO, Oct 10 - Close
SARM, Plant Health Technical Advisor, Oct 14 - Close
RM of Fish Creek No. 402, Chief Administrative Officer, Oct 17 - Close
RM of Montrose No. 315, Administrator, Oct 22 - Close
RM of Montrose No. 315, Administrative Assistant, Oct 22 - Close
Town of Rosetown, Chief Administrative Officer, Oct 23 - Close
Town of Colonsay, Administrator, Oct 31 - Close
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Looking to Buy/Sell:
Quint Services LTD, Fire Pumper/Rescue American LaFrance, Oct 3 - Close
RM of Eyebrow No. 193, Mower – 2012 Shulte Series 3 XH1500, Oct 29 – Close
RM of Eyebrow No. 193, Rock Rake – John Deere, Oct 29 - Close
RM of Eyebrow No. 193, Scraper – 6 Yard, Oct 29 - Close
RM of Eyebrow No. 193, Rock Picker – Degelman, Oct 29 - Close
RM of Eyebrow No. 193, Chain Link Fence (with poles), Oct 29 - Close
RM of Eyebrow No. 193, Ripper, Oct 29 - Close
RM of Eyebrow No. 193, 6 Way Angle Dozer, Oct 29 - 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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2025 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.
The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal was established in 1995 to formally recognize the selfless devotion of the province's volunteers, and as a way to present role models to Saskatchewan citizens.
Nominations will be received until October 31, 2025. Online nominations are encouraged, but nominations will also be accepted by mail, courier or in-person..
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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.
Applications are now being accepted at any time of the year and will be reviewed on a monthly basis.
The updated application guide can be found on the SARM website.
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Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
Prairie businesses impacted by global trade disruptions can now apply for funding through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI).
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is a component of the Government of Canada’s national strategy to support Canadian businesses facing global trade disruptions. The Government of Canada through PrairiesCan is now accepting applications for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) from businesses and organizations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
RTRI provides targeted support to help businesses improve productivity, diversify markets, strengthen supply chains, and boost domestic trade within Canada. Eligible applicants include incorporated for-profit businesses, Indigenous-owned organizations, and non-profit organizations supporting businesses. Applicants from any industry are welcome to apply.
Funding is available for projects that drive growth and resiliency. Eligible costs include labour, supplies and materials, equipment and infrastructure, consultancy fees, training, and participation in networking or mentoring events. Projects must be completed by March 31, 2028, and costs may be retroactively eligible up to 12 months prior to application, but no earlier than March 21, 2025.
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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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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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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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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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Date: November 12, 2025
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m. EST
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19th Annual Saskatchewan Municipal Awards
Nominations Now Open!
Established in 2006, the Saskatchewan Municipal Awards (SMAs) recognize 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.
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The Saskatchewan Municipal Awards are awarded for:
- Top municipal led initiative (rural, urban, or cooperative)
- Top rural municipal led initiative
- Top urban municipal led initiative
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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 18, 2025.
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The Municipal Climate Adaptation Certificate, offered by the University of Waterloo’s Climate Institute, is a forward-thinking initiative tailored for municipal staff and elected officials across Canada. Developed in collaboration with leading experts in climate adaptation, this new certificate is designed for municipal staff across a range of roles—from accounting and planning to governance, engineering, and community development.
Through practical, expert-led courses – available in both English and French, participants will gain essential skills and knowledge to strengthen climate resilience in their communities. Upon completion of the certificate, participants will be empowered to lead locally tailored and equity-informed solutions that address today’s climate challenges. The full certificate takes just 13 weeks to complete! The three required courses are fully online and available at a subsidized rate of $150 per course for municipal staff and Indigenous Community and Indigenous Organizations staff. This project is carried out with funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund and the Government of Canada.
Registration opens September 16, and courses begin in January 2026
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Restoring Civility in Municipal Matters
Ombudsman Saskatchewan
Join Ian McCormack, author of “(Un)Civil Society: Countering gaslighting, stalking and other forms of abuse”, Sharon Pratchler, the Ombudsman, former Chief Todd Matthew Peigan, and other local government members, for a 1.5 day session for elected officials on restoring municipal civility. You will gain practical tools to engage with rate payers, the public, and council. If there are others in your municipality that would benefit from this training, please let us know.
The event will be MC’d by Chris Brown of The Cross Border Network.
The session will be offered both in-person and online. To register, please use the link below and indicate your preference. In-person space is limited.
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When: October 15 & 16, 2025
Day 1: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Day 2: 8:30am - 4:00pm
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CCRAH Open House
Join the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health (CCRAH) on October 8th for an opportunity to explore our cutting-edge infrastructure that supports innovative research in rural health and safety. Meet the dedicated experts behind our groundbreaking work and discover how CCRAH is helping the University of Saskatchewan lead the way in advancing rural health and safety in Saskatchewan and across Canada.
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When and Where:
- October 8, 2025 – 1:00 p.m. CST
- Health Sciences building, E-wing, room 1200, main level
- University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK
What to xpect:
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In-Depth Lab Tours: Get an insider's view of our state-of-the-art infrastructure that supports research dedicated to rural and remote health and safety.
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Meet Our Researchers: Engage with researchers from the University of Saskatchewan and learn about their ongoing research programs in the rural health and safety research fields.
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Explore Ongoing Projects: Discover our impactful research and innovative outreach programs focused on improving and supporting rural and remote health and safety in Saskatchewan.
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Saskatchewan Safety Council Training
Your workers have completed training, gained experience, and have hands-on time with the equipment, but has their competency been evaluated?
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations require employers to ensure that only trained and competent operators are permitted to operate powered mobile equipment (PME). Workers must be evaluated on what they learned to ensure they are competent in operating PME. Evaluations should be documented and readily available. Workers must be re-evaluated in situations where they have not been operating a specific type of PME regularly for a period of three years.
The Council offers Equipment Operator Evaluator training online, or if it suits you better, we can provide evaluations at your location. Please contact the Saskatchewan Safety Council today to schedule your powered mobile equipment evaluation.
Free Training Opportunities
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