Rural Dart

October 8, 2024

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Municipal Leadership Development Program (MLDP)

Fall Modules Now Open

Calling all rural council members, administrators, and municipal staff!

The Fall 2024 MLDP modules are now open for registration for those looking to strengthen leadership in their local government. This program is especially beneficial for newly elected municipal officials.

Please see the MLDP schedule and brochure linked below for reference. There is a mix of virtual and "in-person" modules this fall. Community sessions are indicated on the schedules provided.

For more information, please visit mldp.ca or direct questions to the MLDP Administrator at cberry@sarm.ca.

RM administrators, please forward these details to your council members.

MLDP Schedule

MLDP Brochure

Strychnine Petition

The RM of Hillsdale No. 440, acting on behalf of the North West Municipalities Association, has requested that SARM distribute the petition linked below regarding the reinstatement of Strychnine.

Please consider printing this petition and putting it in your RM office for signatures. All original signed petitions must be mailed to the RM of Hillsdale at the following address and received no later than October 14, 2024:

RM of Hillsdale No. 440

Box 280,

Neilburg, SK S0M 2C0

If you have any questions, please contact Tracey Zweifel at 306.823.4321 or rm440@sasktel.net.

Strychnine Petition (PDF)

Information & Resources

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.

Then Canoe will pass the mic over to members to answer all your FAQs related to how to use the program, who to contact, where to find discounts, trade compliance, and how to ensure you are receiving the best value through our program.

Gopher Control Products

Join SARM and Ecopest for an information session on gopher control options for your rural municipality.

Date: October 30, 2024

Time: 10-11:00 a.m.

Speakers: Sameer Thawer - Operations Manager, Ecopest Inc.

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 Eyebrow No. 193, Administrator, Oct 18 - Close

RM of Mervin No. 499, Administrative Assistant, Oct 18 - Close

RM of Montrose No. 315, Administrator, Oct 20 - Close

RM of Wolseley No. 155, Administrator, Oct 25 - Close

RM of South Qu’Appelle No. 157, Foreman, Oct 30 - Close

RM of Newcombe No. 260, Administrator, Nov 6 - Close

RM of Beaver River No. 622, Administrator, Nov 20 - Close

Looking to Buy/Sell:

There are no active buy/sell ads.

SARM Classifieds

SARM Classifieds Submissions

Ad postings for the SARM Classifieds can be submitted through the online submission forms. For questions, contact 306.757.3577 or sarm@sarm.ca.

Submit a Classifieds Ad

30th General Election Commences in Saskatchewan

Election day for Saskatchewan's 30th General Election will be on Monday, October 28th. Details regarding the Saskatchewan election can be found by visiting Elections Saskatchewan's website.

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