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July 2019

July 2, 2019 ADVOCACY UPDATE: Prompt Payment The Government of Saskatchewan has passed legislation that creates a new prompt payment and mandatory adjudication scheme, which will impact new construction, as well as renovation and capital repair on existing facilities. Owners and developers will be required to provide payment within 28 days of receiving a proper invoice for construction services. Contractors will be required to provide payment to subcontractors within seven days. After receiving the proper invoice, owners will only have 14 days to determine if they have a dispute and to provide notice of non-payment. Parties can apply for mandatory adjudication. The Minister of Justice may designate an entity to act as the Adjudication Authority. It is not yet known where this authority will be housed. Decisions of the adjudicator are binding on parties. If a party disagrees with the decision, they can bring the matter to arbitration or court, but will be required to make the payment in the meantime. Bill 152 can be viewed here.

The owners sector – including municipalities – were not consulted with prior to the introduction and passage of this legislation. SARM has a number of concerns with the legislation, including that 14 days is not long enough for a municipality to determine if they have a dispute with an invoice. We are currently working with the Saskatchewan School Boards Association and SUMA to submit a joint position to the provincial government, requesting consultation with the municipal sector. We will keep you apprised of developments on this file.

INFORMATION: Capital Projects Funding – Green Municipal Fund Are you looking for funding for an environmental capital project that will help make your community more sustainable, from implementing a new technology or model, to creating new bike paths, to reducing existing fuel consumption?

Apply by August 1, 2019 for funding for your municipal project related to: • Energy efficiency and recovery • Transportation and fuel efficiency • Waste management and diversion • Water quality and conservation • Brownfields

FCM’s Green Municipal Fund offers loans of up to $10 million combined with grants to Canadian municipalities of all sizes.

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INFORMATION: Innovation Challenge Winner Western Heritage, based out of Saskatoon, has been selected as the winner of the Rural Property Access Innovation Challenge.

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The Innovation Challenge, led by SARM with support from Innovation Saskatchewan, was announced in March by Premier Scott Moe. The challenge was launched to address changes to The Trespass to Property Act; specifically, looking to find a solution that would allow hunters, snowmobilers, and other land users to more easily ask property owners for permission before entering their land.

Western Heritage’s winning proposal is a mobile application that allows users to request land access from verified landowners, and for landowners to manage access to their property by providing approvals. The application aims to maintain user anonymity and enable a two-way rating system, similar to Uber and Airbnb. Safety is also a priority, and the app will use auto- notifications during high-risk land use, by notifying users when there are multiple hunters in the area.

Western Heritage will receive funding of up to $10,000 and a 16-week residency to develop their solution in collaboration with SARM and the provincial government. Work has already begun, and a prototype is expected to be introduced this fall.

INFORMATION: Federal Government Announces Rural Strategies On June 27th, two federal rural economic development strategies were announced by Minister of Rural Economic Development Bernadette Jordan.

The first, Rural Opportunity, National Prosperity: An Economic Development Strategy for Rural Canada outlines ways federal investments will be leveraged to improve the quality and resiliency of community infrastructure, create good jobs, support trade and investment, strengthen skills, and welcome newcomers in rural communities.

The second, High-Speed Access for All: Canada’s Connectivity Strategy is the Government’s plan to provide all Canadians with access to affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet. It also commits to improve mobile wireless coverage where Canadians live and work, and along major highways and roads.

INFORMATION: Legislation Update: C-69 and C-48 SARM’s federal lobbyists H+K have provided the following updates on two pieces of key legislation that recently passed through the Senate.

C-69 Bill C-69 was tabled in February 2018. Together with Bill C-68, which made significant changes to the Fisheries Act, the bills were designed to make substantial changes to how the government reviews and assesses major projects that fall under federal jurisdiction.

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Policy Bulletin proponents by implementing a timeline for review, these concessions have failed to win over many members of Canada’s energy and resources sectors. C-69 passed with ninety-nine amendments accepted; the bill imposes more requirements for consulting affected Indigenous communities, widens public participation in the review process and requires climate change to be considered when major national resource-exploitation and transportation projects are being evaluated. It applies to a wide range of projects including inter provincial pipelines, highways, mines and power links.

C-48 During study in the Senate, a number of amendments to C-48 were proposed. Of the major amendments proposed, the one accepted by the government requires a review of the legislation five years after coming into force. At the five-year mark, Parliamentarians including the relevant parliamentary committee will be allowed to review the ban and meet with interested stakeholders to understand its impact and assess any new developments. Interested stakeholders may include both those who were consulted and those who were not during its original study.

Two of the major amendments that were rejected were the regional assessment and opening a corridor to Nisga’a Nation lands. The regional assessments would have required the federal environment minister to launch assessments of the ban within six months of it coming into force. It would also have required the minister to negotiate the terms of reference and the composition of the panel that would conduct the assessment with those stakeholders. SARM will continue to monitor how this legislation will affect Saskatchewan’s RMs going forward.

July 9, 2019 INFORMATION: The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act The Government of Saskatchewan recently passed amendments to The Uniform Accessibility and Building Standards Act ( UBAS Act). The Miscellaneous Statutes (Government Relations – Enforcement Measures) Amendment Act 2018 amended seven public and technical safety statutes (including the UBAS Act) to ensure uniformity across different legislation and to enable Government Relations and the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan to better address situations of non-compliance and improve public safety. The changes focus on administrative penalties and accrual of files resulting from enforcement of offences pursuant to the Act. The Bill received Royal Assent on May 15, 2019. The amendments can be viewed here.

SARM reached out to the Ministry of Government Relations to receive some clarity on the changes, particularly around the circumstances in which the provincial government can enforce. We learned that these changes are not intended to surpass a municipality’s own decisions regarding enforcement but are intended to give chief officials additional tools to address situations where requested by a municipality or where public safety is at risk. Please note that a request by a municipality does not compel a chief official to apply a penalty – the chief official will make an independent decision if a penalty is appropriate after considering the THE VOICE OF RURAL SASKATCHEWAN 3 of 12 Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities 2301 Windsor Park Road Regina, SK | S4V 3A4 | (306) 757-3577 | sarm.ca

Policy Bulletin facts of the situation. These penalties can also be applied where a building owner has failed to adequately apply building, accessibility, plumbing or energy standards

Further questions can be directed to the Building Standards and Licensing Branch at the Ministry of Government Relations.

INFORMATION: Household Hazardous Waste Management Program On July 5, the provincial government announced that it has enacted The Household Hazardous Waste Product Stewardship Regulations. These regulations will require first sellers to operate a product stewardship program for the collection and safe disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW) products. First sellers are the businesses that manufacture, sell or distribute HHW products in Saskatchewan. With the regulations enacted, first sellers have 180 days to develop a product stewardship program for review by the Ministry of Environment. Further announcements on the program details and implementation will be made once a program has been approved by the Ministry. The regulations will soon be available for viewing on Publications Saskatchewan.

SARM advocated for the introduction of a HHW recycling program in the province. Our advocacy efforts emphasized that a HHW recycling program must be accessible, both in terms of cost and distance travelled to facilities or depots, in order to avoid illegal dumping. We also requested that the product management plan include as many products as possible. HHW is hazardous and dangerous, it is very important that these products are managed responsibly and properly disposed of to protect public health and the environment. We will continue monitoring this file and will share more information as it becomes available.

INFORMATION: Applications for Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grants The Photo Speed Enforcement (PSE) Committee is now accepting applications for Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants and new PSE locations. The second application intake opened July 1 and closes Sept. 30, 2019. The guidelines and application forms for both programs have been updated since the first intake, so please make sure you request new documents if you plan to apply.

The Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant program is open to individuals representing municipalities and Indigenous lands/territories to undertake traffic safety initiatives. Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca/pse-grant to learn more about the types of projects that are eligible for funding, and consider applying as it’s a great way to improve traffic safety in your community.

For communities where speeding is an issue, individuals representing municipalities, Indigenous lands/territories and the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure can apply to bring PSE technology to their community. Locations that may be eligible include high-risk, high-collision and high-volume pedestrian areas. Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca/pse to learn more.

If you have questions about either program, or would like to read over the program guidelines, contact the PSE Program Administrator at [email protected] or call 1-844-TLK-2SGI (1-844- 855-2744) extension 6042. THE VOICE OF RURAL SASKATCHEWAN 4 of 12 Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities 2301 Windsor Park Road Regina, SK | S4V 3A4 | (306) 757-3577 | sarm.ca

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INFORMATION: Species at Risk – Schedule 1 Amendments The latest amendments to Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act were published in June. The Evening Grosbeak and Red-necked Phalarope were added as Special Concern, the Lark Bunting was added as Threatened and the McCown’s Longspur was up-listed to Threatened. The Prairie Rattlesnake which is also found in Alberta and Saskatchewan was also added to the list of terrestrial species at risk as Special Concern. More information can be found here

July 16, 2019 INFORMATION: Targeted Sector Support Initiative Targeted Sector Support (TSS) is a portion of Municipal Revenue Sharing ($1.5 million for 2019-20) that will be used to encourage inter-community collaboration and good governance in all Saskatchewan municipalities. Funds will be used to support projects that help advance the priorities set by a Steering Committee consisting of representatives from SUMA, SARM, New North and the Ministry of Government Relations.

The Steering Committee decided to hold an Expression of Interest process to help finalize how the grant program will be designed. This Expression of Interest is looking for projects that advance inter-community collaboration and capacity development.

A municipality's inter-community collaboration may include, but is not limited to, other municipalities, First Nations, Métis communities, organizations, organized hamlets, parks, etc. The Steering Committee's overall priorities on the TSS Initiative include regional cooperation, municipal transition, mediation and dispute resolution and capacity development.

More information on eligibility, program funding and how to apply can be found here .

If you have questions, email the ministry's Advisory Services and Municipal Relations branch at [email protected] or call 306-787-2680.

INFORMATION: Community Planning in Municipalities In Saskatchewan, the primary responsibility for managing community planning, development issues, land use and municipal services rests with the local municipalities. Through consultations with various ministries and with ongoing developments in the renewable energy, agriculture and resource sectors, it’s important for municipalities to manage these interests. Under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 official community plans and zoning bylaws are the tools a municipality needs to carry out the goals, visions, regulations and policies for future development and growth. Without planning documents, a municipality: has little to no control over development and cannot effectively manage land use; cannot coordinate development with services and capital planning; cannot manage the separation of incompatible land uses (e.g. residences and industrial or livestock operations); cannot facilitate development in a way that meets the goals and visions of the municipality; and cannot protect development from locating on hazard lands.

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Through an Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, Municipalities can: set out the desired framework for future development by defining goals, objectives and policies; • inform the members of the community how Council intends to direct and manage the community's needs and expectations; • help clarify the municipal role in the development process; • provide Council with the guidance needed to make municipal decisions; • empower Council to enforce land use decisions; • reduce land use conflicts; • provide opportunities for input by all affected interests in community planning; and • establish a framework for land use, growth and development for all parties to follow, thereby, creating certainty for the developer. • For more information on land use planning and how it could benefit your municipality, please contact Dana Schmalz, Director of Community Planning Services at [email protected].

Additional resources can also be found on the Government's website.

INFORMATION: New Funding Program for Landfill Closures The Landfill Environmental Site Assessment Program will be accepting applications this summer. The program will provide funding to support municipalities conducting Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) for closed or closing landfills.

In advance of the application intake, SUMA and the Ministry of Environment are holding a free webinar on July 18th at 10 am. More information can be found here.

INFORMATION: Pre-Budget Submissions Each year SARM makes submissions to both the provincial and federal governments regarding the upcoming year’s budget. When drafting the submissions SARM focuses on financial and policy-driven requests and recommendations. The provincial submission for 2020-21 proposed 10 potential partnerships and initiatives for the Government of Saskatchewan to support rural municipalities. You can find SARM’s 2020-21 Provincial Budget Request here.

The federal submission focused on four recommendations addressing funding for municipalities, broadband and infrastructure improvements, agriculture and carbon credits and rising rural crime. You can find SARM’s written submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2020 Budget here.

INFORMATION: Rural Crime Watch Interest in the Rural Crime Watch continues to grow. Rural Crime Watch is a community driven, community lead, police supported crime prevention and crime reduction collaborative program. Rural Crime Watch relies on information-sharing between volunteers and the RCMP, which can help prevent criminal behaviours such as break and enters and thefts. The program THE VOICE OF RURAL SASKATCHEWAN 6 of 12 Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities 2301 Windsor Park Road Regina, SK | S4V 3A4 | (306) 757-3577 | sarm.ca

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With the introduction of the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network, a collaboration between the RCMP, SARM, SUMA, FSIN and the Government of Saskatchewan, it’s even easier to get and share information about rural crime in your area. Sign-up numbers for the network are now over 10,000 and continue to grow. If you have not already signed up, you may do so on the SARM website.

SARM’s Trading Services has made arrangements to make “Rural Crime Watch Area” signs available through ATS Traffic. Rural Crime Watch signs can be ordered directly through ATS Traffic. They are available in two sizes: 2’x2’ and 12’x12”. More details

INFORMATION: Municipal Governance Committee Meeting SARM's Municipal Governance Standing Committee met on Wednesday, July 3. The committee discussed resolution responses from Government Relations, challenges surrounding municipal by- law enforcement, the Board of Revision and municipal zoning among other topics that affect rural municipal governments.

Poll Results: July 9 Question of the Week Each week after we ask a question, we'll share the results with you. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Does your RM enforce bylaws? 16 % said Yes; we have the appropriate tools, capacity and enforcement mechanisms in place to enforce bylaws 75 % said No; we lack the required enforcement mechanisms. 3 % said No; we have difficulty accessing court time. 6 % said No; other reason.

July 23, 2019 INFORMATION: July Board Meeting This year the SARM Board travelled to the RM of Happyland No. 231 for the July board meeting. Board members had the opportunity talk with many of the RMs in Division 3, learn more about the fires in 2017, visit the Great Sand Hills and see several other interesting sites in the area. Thank you to Reeve Tim Geiger of Happyland, Reeve Doug Smith of Deerforks, RM staff and all those who helped make the trip a success.

INFORMATION: Saskatchewan’s 23rd Lieutenant Governor Appointed On July 17, 2019, Mr. Russell Mirasty was appointed as Saskatchewan’s Lieutenant Governor. Over his 36-year career with the RCMP, Mr. Mirasty was posted to seven provinces, performed duties in every other province and territory, and participated in an exchange with the Northern THE VOICE OF RURAL SASKATCHEWAN 7 of 12 Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities 2301 Windsor Park Road Regina, SK | S4V 3A4 | (306) 757-3577 | sarm.ca

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Territory Police Service in Australia. While posted in Saskatchewan, he volunteered his time as an Aide de Camp to the province’s Lieutenant Governor. Mr. Mirasty retired from the RCMP as Assistant Commissioner in 2013.

Mr. Mirasty served as a member of the League of Educational Administrators, Directors and Superintendents, and as a board member on the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance. He was also appointed to Saskatchewan’s Advisory Group on Poverty Reduction. He was recently appointed to the board of the McDowell Foundation, which supports research, inquiry, and sharing of information for the K-12 education system. Mr. Mirasty received the Meritorious Service Medal in 2017 in recognition of his contributions.

INFORMATION: FCM – Toward Parity – Demonstration Projects The Toward Parity in Municipal Politics program is looking for local initiatives that will look to strengthen opportunities or reduce barriers for women to fully participate in municipal politics/local government.

Successful demonstration projects will promote opportunities or address a barrier that is hindering women from participating fully in municipal politics. Projects must align with one or more of the following pillars: Pillar 1 – Improved Access to Information Pillar 2 – Enhanced Inclusion Pillar 3 – Increased Support Pillar 4 – Improved Governance and Structure

Toward Parity’s national consultations have prioritized interventions that focus on mentorship, increasing access to information and breaking down informal networking and decision-making. While projects are welcome in any category, priority will be given to initiatives that support one of these areas of intervention.

Projects are eligible for up to $5,000 in funding. The grants are intended to be either seed funding to incubate a new idea and gain support for gender equality in the community or to scale up an idea or initiative that has shown promise.

The project must be implemented between mid-September 2019 and June 1, 2020.

More information can be found here.

INFORMATION: Federal – Provincial – Territorial Agriculture Ministers Meeting Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers met last week with trade disruptions and business risk management programs on the agenda. The meeting concluded with an agreement that the ministers will meet again to discuss potential changes to AgriStability later this year, likely after the federal election.

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Policy Bulletin be based on rules and science. They discussed the challenges in canola, pork, beef, durum, pulses and soy and recognized the urgency with regard to finding a resolution. Ministers also discussed the labour shortage, a plan to prevent and mitigate African swine fever, and the need to reduce regulatory red tape.

INFORMATION: Boreal Caribou – Critical Habitat An order pertaining to federal lands was published in the Canada Gazette Part II Vol. 153 No. 13 (Critical Habitat of the Woodland Caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) Boreal Population Order SOR/2019-188]. The order is available here.

More information can be obtained by contacting:

Mary Jane Roberts Director Species at Risk Act Policy and Regulatory Affairs Canadian Wildlife Service Environment and Climate Change Canada Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3 Telephone: 1-800-668-6767 Email: [email protected]

July 30, 2019 INFORMATION: Municipal Aggregate Resource Manual The Municipal Aggregate Resource Manual was presented at last year’s Annual Convention. There will be a workshop on the manual at this year’s Midterm Convention. We will work with workshop participants to identify methods to help make using the manual easy and effective. View the Municipal Aggregate Resource Manual, Aggregate Management Guide, and Tools and Templates here.

INFORMATION: Civic Addressing Registry Update The following update is from the Provincial Emergency Communications Centre:

‘2018 and 2019 have seen a steady increase in participation by RM’s in the Provincial Civic Address Registry (CAR). The CAR Program started in 2010 with initial data collection, and moved to maintenance mode with Ministry of Government Relations/ Sask911 in 2014. There are currently 217 RM’s registered and validating their civic addresses and road names. 140 of these RM’s have completed free webinar training offered as part of this voluntary program, with June/ July webinar sessions filled near capacity. 11 RM’s have completed or are near final completion of their road and address updates. The Ministry of Government Relations/ Sask911 was able to attend the 2019 SARM Convention with a CAR booth. The booth was well attended - we thank all communities that were able to take the time to stop by and learn more about the initiative and to view the addressing status of their community on the web map (www.saskaddress.ca ). Communities also provided valuable feedback on aspects of the program that are working well THE VOICE OF RURAL SASKATCHEWAN 9 of 12 Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities 2301 Windsor Park Road Regina, SK | S4V 3A4 | (306) 757-3577 | sarm.ca

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The SK Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (MHI) supports the CAR Program by accepting road updates from municipalities into their central road database covering the province. We have seen a significant number of updates to the provincial MHI road information, which feeds into the public safety continuum in Saskatchewan including the Provincial Emergency Communications Centre. These updates help ensure that accurate and current street name information is available to emergency responders. CAR promotes the use of a single street name per road – this can be either a local/ historical road name (e.g. ‘Johnson Road’) or follow the Township/ Range patterns (e.g. ‘Township Road 999’); either is acceptable and both approaches can be combined within a single community, the choice is entirely up to the community.

There is a crucial link between CAR and street signage – the information submitted to CAR/ MHI should match the signage installed on the ground. Emergency responders such as EMS, fire, and police will be looking for street signage (road names and house numbers) as they travel in their vehicles to locate an emergency. Signage at the driveways of rural residences will also assist emergency responders in locating an emergency. Communities are strongly encouraged to set up a meeting with their local emergency responders and gather feedback on whether existing local signage is working well for emergency responders, as well as feedback on how and where signage could be improved. This is important in all communities, but can be especially critical in rural areas.

Contact the Provincial Helpdesk (1-844-407-0077, [email protected] ) for free ongoing CAR support, including an initial information package and typical progression checklist, as well as to register for the three levels of CAR webinar training. The CAR Program works with communities at the community’s pace and based on the resources available to the community. For example, this might include a dedicated staff resource, an external contractor working with the community, or a summer student that is able to update the information. The Program can help a community identify a suitable approach based on different levels of technology available to staff, and accommodates shorter as well as longer timelines to work towards completion. The CAR Program can also provide materials and information towards any questions from councils or rate payers, prior to a community’s decision on whether to participate in CAR. Once a community signs up and registers for the CAR website, they may find many of their addresses already in the database from the initial data collection – the community then just needs to confirm these addresses and add any missing and new addresses.

We thank everyone that has chosen to support public safety in Saskatchewan and the safety of their rate payers by contributing to CAR, and look forward to new and continuing partnerships with communities.’

INFORMAITON: Community Safety Officer Program Community Safety Officers (CSO) are employed by a municipality or First Nation for the purpose of providing high priority/low risk to harm enforcement services. CSOs can liaise with schools and THE VOICE OF RURAL SASKATCHEWAN 10 of 12 Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities 2301 Windsor Park Road Regina, SK | S4V 3A4 | (306) 757-3577 | sarm.ca

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If you are interested in learning more or employing a CSO, please contact:

Daryl Chernoff, Program Manager Ministry of Corrections and Policing (306) 798-3383

INFORMATION: Saskatchewan Municipal Awards The deadline for the 2019 Saskatchewan Municipal Awards is September 6, 2019. Awards will be presented to the top three projects that show innovation and betterment for the municipality. There are a number of topics and areas that projects could be awarded for like:

• Leadership • Human resources • Partnerships • Environment • Heritage • Economic • Recreation • Engaging youth • Protective services

An additional award, titled "Regional Co-operation", will be given out to urban and rural municipalities working together on a project. If you are working alongside another municipality to achieve a common goal, you will want to consider submitting a nomination and sharing your good news story!

All Saskatchewan municipal practices initiated in 2004 or later are eligible for an award, including projects involving multiple municipalities. Nomination forms and guidelines, as well as details on winners from previous years, can be found on the Municipal Awards website. If you have any questions about the program or nominations, please contact Katee Galandy at SUMA by email at [email protected] or phone at 306-525-4398.

INFORMATION: Municipal Leadership Summit August 13 – 14, 2019 at the Double Tree in Regina.

SARM is partnering with Southeast College and SMHI for a municipal leadership summit that will

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INFORMATION: Livestock Tax Deferral – Updated Map 2019 In June, the Weekly Policy Bulletin shared an advocacy update on the current Livestock Tax Deferral provision in Saskatchewan.

We will continue to share information with you as SARM works with industry groups including the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association and the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association to jointly lobby the AAFC for fundamental changes to the provision.

The most recent map of designated areas eligible can be found here.

INFORMATION: SARM Committee Meetings SARM’s Agriculture and Environment Standing Committee traveled to the RM of Keys (No. 303) last week. The committee had the opportunity to tour an Intensive Livestock Operation in the area and to meet with Reeves, Councillors and RM staff from Keys and Invermay (No. 305) . Thank you to the town of Canora and the RM of Keys for your hospitality.

ACTION REQUIRED: Agricultural Insurance Survey Thank you to all those who have already participated. If you haven’t completed it yet and wish to, the survey will remain open until August 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FBQJ77Y

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