In Memoriams for the year 2023 must be submitted to SARM by January 26, 2024, to be included in the 2024 SARM Annual Convention Guide. Please use the online form linked below for all submissions.

2024 SARM Annual Resolution Deadline

The deadline to submit resolutions for the upcoming 2024 SARM Annual Convention is Sunday, January 28, 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.

DFO Invites Feedback on Approach to Fish and Fish Habitat Restoration

In 2022, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) engaged on the proposed approach to identify fish habitat restoration priorities and what factors to consider in selecting priority restoration actions, opportunities and objectives. Input was used to develop the Framework to Identify Fish Habitat Restoration Priorities (Framework).

In the Winter 2023/24 phase of engagement, DFO is sharing information about what was heard during the initial meetings and survey responses and to identify restoration priorities. DFO is seeking your input on additional information to be included and how restoration goals and actions should be shaped. Specifically, DFO would like your help to identify important species, ecosystem functions and site-specific restoration opportunities within Saskatchewan watersheds and to inform the structure and content of restoration goals, actions and site-specific opportunities to support them.

Your input will be used to assemble the Saskatchewan Fish and Fish Habitat Restoration Goals and Actions, which will be shared with you for your feedback later in 2024, prior to finalization and implementation.

Please read through the background information provided in the document linked below and forward your feedback to DFO.OPIP-PIOP.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

New Funding for FCM Inclusive Community Initiatives

FCM has announced that new funds are available to support activities under their inclusive community initiatives. FCM is offering grants of between 3,000 and 6,000 CAD for projects starting now and ending on March 15. Final reports and supporting documents must be submitted by this date. 

If you're interested in this funding opportunity or would like more information, please let FCM know by sending a message to nvilgrain@fcm.ca. Please register your interest by January 26, and a representative will be in touch to discuss your project ideas in more detail. 

Lifelong Learning: What's the DIG Deal?

Presented by: Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA)

Did you know, that digging can be carried out by just about anyone, including homeowners, farmers, contractors, home builders, equipment operators, landscapers, land surveyors, and developers? It occurs every day all around us. From installing fence posts and sprinklers to pipelines and fibre optic cables, everyone and anyone that is involved in excavation or digging needs to be aware of the risks that could be associated and the best practices for safe ground disturbance.

Throughout our province, there are thousands of kilometres of underground infrastructure. These utilities may carry natural gas or oil, electricity, communication lines, or water. Any one of these utilities struck during digging can cause dangerous consequences for you, your family, and your community.

The Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA) works with industry stakeholders and the digging community to promote effective damage prevention and safe excavation/digging practices, with the goal of reducing damages to buried utilities.

In this presentation, we will review why safe digging practices are important and also provide you with an overview of Sask 1st Call, the change that has occurred, and why your RMs could benefit from subscribing.

Research and Knowledge Initiative (RKI)

Call for Proposals

The Research and Knowledge Initiative (RKI) is Infrastructure Canada’s national merit-based contribution funding program that funds projects focused on key Government of Canada research and data priorities related to housing, infrastructure and communities. The second phase is prioritizing funding in applied research that includes or examines specific interventions and that contributes to solutions for addressing Canadian housing and infrastructure needs.

Looking to Hire:

RM of Barrier Valley No. 97, General Maintenance Personnel, FEB 9 - Close

RM of Caledonia No. 99, Seasonal Mower & General Labourer, FEB 21 - Close

RM of Caledonia No. 99, Seasonal Grader Operator, FEB 21 - Close

RM of Progress No. 351, Grader Operator, FEB 14 - Close

Town of St. Walburg, Chief Administrative Officer, FEB 14 - Close

RM of Rosemount No. 378, Grader Operator, FEB 11 - Close

RM of Marquis No. 191, Office Assistant, FEB 11 - Close

RM of Newcombe No. 260, Heavy Equipment Operator, FEB 11 - Close

RM of Arlington No. 79, Utility Person, FEB 11 - Close

RM of Montmartre No. 126, Seasonal Equipment Operator, FEB 9 - Close

RM of Glen McPherson No. 46, Seasonal Equipment Operator, FEB 7 - Close

RM of Glen McPherson No. 46, Seasonal Utility Operator, FEB 7 - Close

RM of Sasman No. 336, Administrator, FEB 3 - Close

RM of Val Marie No. 17, Seasonal Utility Operator, JAN 31 - Close

RM of Val Marie No. 17, Seasonal Maintenance Operator, JAN 31 - Close

RM of Sutton No. 103, Grader Operator, JAN 28 - Close

RM of Mount Hope No. 279, Temporary Assistant Administrator, JAN 28 - Close

RM of Reciprocity No. 32, Seasonal Public Works Employees, JAN 25 - Close

RM of Reciprocity No. 32, Public Works Operator, JAN 25 - Close

Looking to Buy/Sell:

RM of Frenchman Butte No. 501, For Sale: 2018 John Deere 872G Grader, FEB 11 - Close

Attend the Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Cultivating Trust Conference on February 8, 2024 at the Delta Bessborough in Saskatoon! Explore opportunities like the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project, Communication Strategies for a Skeptical World, and more!