Ray Orb

Ray Orb reflects on his time as President of SARM, plans for the future

Ray Orb reflects on his time as President of SARM, plans for the future

Aug 16, 2024 | 4:07pm
It’s a new chapter for Ray Orb, as he is now adjusting to life after being the president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) for the last ten years, and twenty overall with the Board. Thursday was his last day in the role. William “Bill” Huber is Acting President until an election is […]
SARM President Ray Orb stepping down, William Huber to take over on an interim basis

SARM President Ray Orb stepping down, William Huber to take over on an interim basis

Aug 13, 2024 | 11:05am
There will be a change in leadership at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM). SARM confirmed that Ray Orb will step down as President Thursday, and William “Bill” Huber, who is Vice-President, will take over as Acting President. Orb, who has been with SARM since being elected to the Board in 2004, said the […]
Top-up needed: Federal and Provincial Governments giving more to producers dealing with impacts of drought

Top-up needed: Federal and Provincial Governments giving more to producers dealing with impacts of drought

Apr 9, 2024 | 6:23pm
Producers enrolled in the 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program will be getting a top-up to help cover extraordinary costs for transportation of feed and help maintain the breeding herd. The federal-provincial program was introduced October 20, 2023 in response to drought conditions felt across the province, especially in the southwest and west-central regions. The provincial government […]
Provincial Budget gets a positive response from APAS and SARM

Provincial Budget gets a positive response from APAS and SARM

Mar 21, 2024 | 3:57pm
The agriculture section of the 2024-25 Provincial Budget was well received by a group representing agricultural producers and a group that represents rural municipalities. The Budget, released Wednesday afternoon at the Legislature in Regina, increased funding by 4.1 percent for a total of $570.6-million. Much of the money is allocated towards enhancing current federal-provincial risk […]
Premier Scott Moe announces Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project to move forward in 2025

Premier Scott Moe announces Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project to move forward in 2025

Mar 15, 2024 | 1:44am
A major irrigation project in Saskatchewan that has been talked about for years is moving forward on expansion. During his address to delegates at the SARM Convention Thursday afternoon, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced work on the first 90-thousand acres of the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project is expected to start in 2025, following engagement with […]
Over 2-thousand people expected at Annual SARM Convention & Trade Show

Over 2-thousand people expected at Annual SARM Convention & Trade Show

Mar 13, 2024 | 5:00am
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is ready for its annual Convention and Trade Show this week at REAL District in Regina. Everything kicks off Wednesday morning with registration at 8 o’clock, opening ceremonies at 10 o’clock, and addresses at 10:30 from Regina Mayor Sandra Masters, Provincial Minister of Government Relations Don McMorris, and […]
Province’s firearm safety campaign to be extended into April

Province’s firearm safety campaign to be extended into April

Mar 6, 2024 | 11:14am
The Government of Saskatchewan is extending its firearm safety campaign, “Secure Firearms. Safe Communities,” to reinforce awareness about safety, education, and responsible firearms ownership. The campaign, led by Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman, emphasizes the importance of ongoing learning, proper storage, licensing, and responsible handling of firearms. Well-known Saskatchewan figures, including Ray […]
SARM Applauds Addition of R.M’s to Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program

SARM Applauds Addition of R.M’s to Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program

Jan 31, 2024 | 4:11pm
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) commends the federal and provincial governments for including 10 more R.M.s into the Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program. Both governments announced yesterday (Tues) the R.M.s of Sherwood, Bratt’s Lake, Lajord, Edenwold, Lumsden, South Qu’Appelle, North Qu’Appelle, Bayne, Rosthern, and Britannia were added to the coverage area.  “We know those areas are […]

Multiple Rural Municipalities declaring agricultural disasters as drought conditions persist

Jul 13, 2023 | 4:20pm

The Rural Municipality of Dundurn has declared an agricultural disaster, as a result of ongoing drought conditions. On its website, the R.M. is also calling on various levels of government to provide disaster relief to farmers and ranchers. The R.M.s of Old Post and Arlington are other areas that have also declared agricultural disasters, according […]

SARM concerned over rural healthcare and lack of legitimate solutions

Feb 16, 2023 | 9:52am

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is concerned over an ongoing lack of rural health support, job retention and recruitment and the operation of facilities. President of SARM Ray Orb said that the province’s healthcare system has been under immense strain following the pandemic and that rural Saskatchewan is feeling concerned about every facet […]

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