Rural Dart

August 22, 2023

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Changes for SARM's Legal Department

SARM’s Legal Counsel, Courtney Riviere, has tendered her resignation from SARM as of the end of the day on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Courtney has been a value to the legal team over the past four years and SARM wishes her all the best in her new endeavor.

Courtney’s active LSIP files will be handled by either Michael Morris, K.C., or Adryan Toth. It’s currently being determined who will assume Courtney’s solicitor files; the RMs involved will be advised directly as to who will be taking over.

The search for a replacement lawyer has started, and SARM is hopeful to have a new member of the Legal Team in place by December 1, 2023. During this transition, SARM’s Legal Department will have reduced capacity. We appreciate the membership’s patience and look forward to being back to full strength to serve RM’s needs.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Colin Warnecke at cwarnecke@sarm.ca or 306.761.3946.

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.

Linked below for your convenience are the Guide for Writing Resolutions and the Resolution Submission Form.

*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

Don't Forget to Update SARM's

RM Directory

This will ensure that SARM and the public are kept up to date with current RM council details.

This is 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.

Your Voice

Tackling Red Tape – The Public Health Appeals Regulations

The Public Health Appeals Regulations contain specific requirements that are an extension of The Public Health Act, 1994. While the province is not reviewing the requirements in the Act at this time, they are looking for red-tape and regulatory modernization ideas and comments specific to the regulations.

The regulations currently under review can be found at The Public Health Appeals Regulations.

As part of the Government’s regulatory review process, they invite you to participate in an initial survey to identify red tape associated with The Public Health Appeals Regulations. Access to the survey can be found by clicking on the link below.

The deadline for your response is August 28, 2023.

Submit Feedback

Resources

Agricultural Water Management Funding Now Available

The Water Security Agency (WSA) announced $700,000 for agricultural producers and local governments to complete water management projects. This funding is part of a $1.5 million two-year commitment announced in 2022-23 to support the continued growth of a sustainable and resilient agricultural sector in Saskatchewan.

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 Wheatlands No. 163, Administrator/Administrative Assistant, SEPT 6 - Close

RM of Hearts Hills No. 352, Equipment Operator, SEPT 7 - Close

RM of Duck Lake No. 463, Working Foreman, SEPT 7 - Close

RM of Corman Park No. 344, Chief Administrative Officer, AUG 27 - Close

Looking to Buy/Sell:

RM of Lakeside No. 338, For Sale: 2014 Volvo Grader, SEPT 16 - Close

RM of Hillsdale No. 440, For Sale: Capital I Grader Mounted Packer, SEPT 3 - Close

RM of Sutton No. 103, For Sale: Misc. Equipment, AUG 30 - 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

Drought Support for Saskatchewan Livestock Producers On the Way

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the province is making up to $70 million available to help offset extraordinary costs of feeding livestock to maintain the breeding herd in Saskatchewan.

WSA Announces Half Million Dollar Infrastructure Crossing Replacement Program

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is launching a new $500,000 cost-sharing pilot program that will assist rural municipalities (RMs) and irrigation districts with the cost of replacing aging infrastructure. RMs and irrigation districts replacing infrastructure like bridges or culverts that cross WSA channels are eligible for 50/50 cost sharing.

Crop Report for the Period of August 8 to August 14, 2023

Scattered showers across the province paused harvest for a short time, but producers welcomed the moisture. Saskatchewan crops are nine per cent harvested this week, ahead of the five-year average of eight per cent and the 10-year average of five per cent.

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2023 SARM Midterm Resolution Deadline

Tackling Red Tape – The Public Health Appeals Regulations

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