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January 2, 2024
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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. | |
Awards/Nominations/Scholarships | |
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RMs, show your appreciation and submit nominations for the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Outstanding Service to Rural Saskatchewan
(candidates must be nominated by an RM)
Everyone knows that reeve, councillor, or administrator who has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing the interests and well-being of Saskatchewan’s RMs. We see their passions encompassing areas such as community development, economic sustainability, and social initiatives.
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This award recognizes individuals with outstanding contributions to rural life in various aspects. Nominate anyone who you have seen exemplify one or more of the following, those who have:
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shown outstanding agricultural stewardship through a commitment to sustainable agriculture, responsible land use, and environmental stewardship.
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introduced innovative practices or technologies in agriculture, contributing to the growth and sustainability of rural communities.
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made significant contributions to education and knowledge dissemination in rural communities.
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played a crucial role in improving healthcare access, services, or awareness in rural areas.
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dedicated their time and efforts to volunteer work that enhances the quality of life in rural communities.
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made outstanding efforts in community development, infrastructure improvement, or the implementation of programs that positively impact rural life.
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have made significant contributions to the economic development of rural areas through business entrepreneurship.
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Nominations for the 2024 Lieutenant Governor's Award must be submitted to the SARM office by January 31, 2024. | |
Gopher Survey
Ministry of Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture is collecting information about ground squirrels and other burrowing rodents. Participate in this survey to help better forecast their populations. The survey closes January 15, 2024. The ministry is looking for as much information as they can gather about the species in your area, control practices used and their effects, predators, and other factors that you see as important so we can better understand burrowing rodent populations, control, and the factors that affect these.
Contact James Tansey at james.tansey@gov.sk.ca if you need more information.
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Feedback on Regulations Under The Plant Health Act
The Ministry of Agriculture is modernizing the pest legislation to reflect the current conditions in Saskatchewan. The Pests Declaration Regulations, The Bacterial Ring Rot Control Regulations, and The Late Blight Control Regulations are being reviewed to align them with the new Plant Health Act.
Your feedback is important; please complete the survey linked below by January 4, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Raul Avila, Provincial Specialist, Pest Regulatory, at 306-787-7474 or by email at raul.avila@usask.ca.
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Lifelong Learning: What Do You Want to Learn About?
Presented by: Southeast College
Municipalities have a lot to juggle on their plates in day-to-day operations. Working on various projects and with people, such as ratepayers, other staff, councils, and contractors, there is little time left to dedicate to further education or training. However, lifelong learning is key to being successful and keeping staff engaged.
Southeast College is a longtime partner of SARM and provides safety training, and business courses relating to municipal management, and can work with you to develop training to suit your needs.
In this session, there will be an overview of what Southeast College currently offers; and an opportunity to provide input into future programs and ideas.
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Date: January 31, 2024
Time: 10-11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Respect in the Workplace Training
Since 2019, SARM has been fortunate to offer the Respect in the Workplace Training at half the cost due to SARM’s partnership with the Respect Group. This program is designed to empower your team with the skills to prevent bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Our goal is to have our members, both council and staff, certify themselves through the training. The program takes approximately 90 minutes and is done online in one sitting, but we recommend you break it up. You can come and go from the modules. The focus of the training is on culture change but of equal importance is the legal risk and liability avoidance it affords.
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The certification costs $20.00 per person. Councils and staff simply register for the training. SARM will invoice the members on a quarterly basis based on your activity. It’s as simple as that.
Linked below are the registration and access for Respect in the Workplace. You will also see the “Respect in the Workplace One pager”. Providing these instructions to your users simplifies the registration process for end-users and reduces possible confusion or challenges.
For helpdesk support, please go to https://support.respectgroupinc.com
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Community and Land Use
Planning Module
Municipal Leadership Development
Program (MLDP)
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.
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Registration
This module is now offered online for $75 + GST through Southeast College. To register, please visit the Southeast College website or call 1-866-999-7372.
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Disclaimer: The following RMs 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 Glen McPherson No. 46, Seasonal Equipment Operator, FEB 7 - Close
RM of Glen McPherson No. 46, Seasonal Utility Operator, FEB 7 - Close
RM of Sutton No. 103, Grader Operator, JAN 28 - Close
RM of Marquis No. 191, Maintenance Operator, JAN 19 - Close
RM of Corman Park No. 344, Payroll and Human Resources Administrator, JAN 19 - Close
RM of Mount Hope No. 279, Temporary Assistant Administrator, JAN 12 - Close
RM of Grandview No. 349, Seasonal Equipment Operator, JAN 12 - Close
RM of Maryfield No. 91, Administrator, JAN 8 - Close
RM of Milton No. 292, Administrator, JAN 5 - Close
RM of Tisdale No. 427, Full-Time Administrator, JAN 4 - Close
Looking to Buy/Sell:
RM of Huron No. 223, For Tender: 2018 John Deere 770G Tier 3 Motor Grader, JAN 12 - Close
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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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To view past issues of the Rural Dart, visit the Publications page on the SARM website. | | | | | | |
