The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) has concluded its 2025 June Division Meetings after covering more than 2,200 kilometres and visiting all six divisions across the province.
From June 16 to 19, SARM leadership and staff met with municipal representatives in North Battleford, Langham, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Kipling and Kelvington. The annual tour gave rural leaders a chance to raise concerns, share solutions and hear updates directly from SARM.
“Travelling across the province and meeting face-to-face with rural leaders is essential to understanding the issues they face and ensuring their voices are heard,” said SARM President Bill Huber in a release. “These division meetings are a cornerstone of our advocacy and engagement.”
The sessions focused on a range of key rural issues, including health care delivery in remote areas, road maintenance agreements, municipal responsibilities in land development, and subdivision regulations. SARM also presented updates on its provincial and federal advocacy efforts and shared information about the SEEDS Training Program, which supports council training and skills development in rural communities.
SARM said the meetings provided valuable insight and helped reinforce connections with members. The association thanked the host communities and all participants for their hospitality and engagement.
The feedback gathered during the division meetings will help shape SARM’s continued advocacy for Saskatchewan’s rural municipalities.