July 23, 2024


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2024 SARM Midterm Resolution Deadline


The deadline to submit resolutions for the upcoming 2024 SARM Midterm Convention is Wednesday, September, 18, 2024, 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.

 

Each resolution must be emailed separately using the fillable submission form.


Please email resolutions to resolutions@sarm.ca.


Refer to the Resolution Writing Tips One Pager and the Resolution Submission Form for details.

Resolution Writing Tips
Resolution Submission Form

Fraudulent Convention Emails

It has come to our attention that a fraudulent email scam has been circulating to members regarding the acquisition of SARM convention visitor/attendee lists. SARM is in no way affiliated with these companies sending out these emails and does not release convention attendee information to outside parties.

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. 

 

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 ellin.taurus@eventdatarxinc.com, zoya.evan@dataseccentric.com, winter@e1businessdata.services, or any other unknown email addresses, please disregard it, block it, and delete it.

Have Your Say—A Survey Is Coming Your Way!

 

When we know more, we can do more. That’s why SARM is counting on your insights and participation in an upcoming demographics survey, arriving to your inboxes in early August. The survey, designed to help SARM better understand the diversity and demographics within your RM councils, will allow us to better support and serve both you and your communities.

 

By completing the survey, your input will:


  • Help SARM better understand the diversity and demographics within your RM councils.
  • Provide insights that identify existing relationships and foster overlooked ones.
  • Translate data into effective actions and outcomes.
  • Allow us to help you continue doing your important work.

 

Taking the survey will be easy (it really will!). When the email arrives in early August, simply click on the link provided to start and complete the survey in minutes!

 

Have questions? Contact Amy Roettger at aroettger@sarm.ca.

 

Information & Resources

 

Municipal Tax Policy for Agricultural Crown Lands 

Grant in Lieu for 2024 Municipal Taxes


As tax notices are now being sent, it is a good time to become familiar with the Ministry of Agriculture’s Municipal Tax Policy for agricultural Crown lands.

If there is vacant agricultural Crown land with agricultural potential in your Rural Municipality (RM), the Ministry of Agriculture (ministry) will pay a grant in lieu for 2024 municipal taxes. RMs can request a grant in lieu by contacting their district land management specialist. Please be aware the ministry will not pay interest or penalty fees.

 

The Municipal Tax Policy outlines the categories of land the ministry will pay a grant in lieu for municipal taxes:

  • Vacant, titled and has continuing agricultural potential; and
  • Vacant, untitled and has continuing agricultural potential.

The ministry does not pay a grant in lieu for municipal taxes for the following categories of land:

  • Leased (including former federal and provincial community pastures);
  • Vacant, titled and has no continuing agricultural potential;
  • Vacant, untitled and has no continuing agricultural potential;
  • Permitted (the ministry collects a cheque from the permittee, written to the RM for taxes, when the permit is issued);
  • Abandoned rail line lands transferred to the Crown but not incorporated into a Crown land lease; and
  • Small acreages (10 acres or less) utilized for special purposes such as reservoirs, lagoons, transmission towers and from which no revenue is derived by the ministry.

 

In the coming weeks, the ministry will be sending RMs the list of occupied agricultural Crown land in each RM to assist you when collecting municipal taxes. For more information on the municipal tax policy or to determine your district land management specialist, please visit www.saskatchewan.ca/crownlands.

More Information

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. 

SARM encourages its members to look at the program. So far in 2024, 15 RMs have taken advantage of the program with $228,526 in grants being provided as of June 30, 2024. This program is a great initiative by SGI to try and reduce traffic accidents and make our roadways safer. 



If you have any questions, please contact Colin Warnecke, Manager of Risk Management, at cwarnecke@sarm.ca

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Agricultural Water Management

Presented by: The Water Security Agency (WSA)


Join SARM and the Water Security Agency (WSA) for an information session on agricultural water management. 


The WSA is committed to facilitating responsible drainage in resilient watersheds. But what does that mean? During this session, WSA will share information on agriculture water management and how drainage can be used as a tool on farms. They will explain the approval process and mitigation measures required to manage any potential impacts of drainage. The session will also provide an update on the made-in-Saskatchewan Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy that will be implemented in 2025.

Date: July 25, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.


Speakers: Krystal Tendler - Executive Director, Agriculture Water Management, WSA,

Megan Schaefer - Director of Program Advancement, Agriculture Water Management, WSA,

Dinah Tambalo - Senior Policy Analyst, Agriculture Water Management, WSA

Register to Attend

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 Montrose No. 315, Foreman / Superintendent of Public Works, Jul 27 - Close

RM of Fish Creek No. 402, Operating Foreman, Jul 27 - Close

RM of Pleasantdale No. 398, Administrator, Jul 27 - Close

RM of Craik No. 222, Administrator (Mat Leave), Aug 7 - Close

RM of Usborne No. 310, Administrator, Aug 8 - Close

RM of Hart Butte No. 11 & RM of Happy Valley No. 10, Joint Administrator, Aug 16 - Close

RM of Hillsborough No. 132, Equipment Operator Maintenance Worker, Aug 12 - Close

RM of Whiska Creek No. 106, Seasonal Operator Level 1, Aug 18 - Close

City of Melfort, Director of Corporate Services, Aug 18 - Close

RM of Langenburg No. 181, Administrative Assistant, Aug 22 - Close

RM of South Qu'Appelle No. 157, Seasonal Equipment Operator, Sep 16 - Close

RM of South Qu'Appelle No. 157, Seasonal Mower Operator, Sep 16 - Close


Looking to Buy/Sell:

 

RM of Birch Hills No. 460, For Tender: 2014 John Deere Grader, Jul 24 - Close

RM of Birch Hills No. 460, For Tender: 2015 Capital I - 3 Function Snow Wing, Jul 24 - Close

RM of Birch Hills No. 460, For Tender: 2016 Capital I Gravel Reclaimer/Sloper, Jul 24 - 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.

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New This Week

 
 

Crop Report for the Period of July 9-15, 2024


A week of warmer weather and reduced rainfall has accelerated crop advancement and enabled haying operations to progress throughout the province. With the forecasted heat over the next week many regions are hoping for moisture to help support crop development, reduce crop stress and sustain topsoil moisture conditions. 

 
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Fire Ban Revised for Saskatchewan


Part of the provincial fire ban issued by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) on July 11 is being modified effective 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17.


The provincial fire ban will remain in effect for all Crown lands, provincial parks, provincial recreation sites, and the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District located north of the provincial forest boundary, including the 4.5 km burn notification area.

 
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