Rural municipal delegates weren’t in the mood for much talk at their annual convention last week.
Resolutions to the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities annual convention were brought forward and mostly passed – just four of 30 were lost – with little or no discussion.
Delegates agreed that the provincial government should provide funding for a municipal sign system and that major rural routes be identified on the provincial highway system so that it is easier for emergency services to find locations.
They want the environment ministry to do something to control predators such as wolves, coyotes, lynx and cougars and to control big game. They agreed the ministries of municipal affairs, agriculture and environment should address shortfalls under the wildlife damage compensation program to deal with the damage done by the Plains bison roaming out of Prince Albert National Park.
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And, they think recreation facilities in small communities should not have to pay so much for utilities and that new farmers should get help to install utilities for their operations.
One new face joined the SARM board table during the convention.
Richard Porter, reeve of the RM of Canwood, was acclaimed the director for Division 5. He replaces Murray Purcell, from the RM of Montrose, who lost his local election last fall by two votes.
Porter chaired SARM’s Clearing the Path initiative, which co-ordinated the primary weight corridor network in the province.
President David Marit and vice-president Jim Hallick were both reacclaimed to their positions.
Don Taylor in Division 1 held on to his position after a challenge from Barry Harris.
In Division 3, Doug Steele regained his post by acclamation.
About 1,800 people attended the convention.
