AGENDA
The annual convention provides SARM members the opportunity to gather as a whole to vote on and debate resolutions, discuss current issues, participate in dialogue sessions with ministers and the provincial cabinet, and attend the trade show with over 200 exhibitors.
Check out the annual convention programming schedule below.
Day One
March 11, 2025
Registration
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Lobby
Trade Show
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hall D & E
Dialogue Sessions with Provincial Ministers – Session 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hall A
- Hon. Eric Schmalz, Minister of Government Relations – Meeting Room 1
- Hon. Travis Keisig, Minister of Environment – Meeting Room 2
- Hon. Daryl Harrison, Minister of Agriculture – Meeting Room 3
- Hon. Jeremy Cockrill, Minister of Health – Meeting Room 4
- Hon. Lori Carr, Minister of Mental Health & Addictions, Seniors, and Rural and Remote Health – Meeting Room 4
- Hon. David Marit, Minister of Highways – Meeting Room 5
Dialogue Sessions with Provincial Ministers – Session 2
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hall A
- Hon. Eric Schmalz, Minister of Government Relations – Meeting Room 1
- Hon. Travis Keisig, Minister of Environment – Meeting Room 2
- Hon. Daryl Harrison, Minister of Agriculture – Meeting Room 3
- Hon. Jeremy Cockrill, Minister of Health – Meeting Room 4
- Hon. Lori Carr, Minister of Mental Health & Addictions, Seniors, and Rural and Remote Health – Meeting Room 4
- Hon. David Marit, Minister of Highways – Meeting Room 5
Lunch / Trade Show
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Hall C
Opening Ceremonies
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Hall B
Addresses
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Hall B
- Cynthia Block, Mayor, City of Saskatoon
- Rebecca Bligh, President, FCM
- Hon. Eric Schmalz, Minister of Government Relations, Government of Saskatchewan
- Bill Huber, President, SARM
Trade Show / Networking Break
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Hall D & E
Current State of Strychnine for Gopher Control Presentation
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Hall B
- Dr. James Tansey, Provincial Specialist, Insect/Pest Management, Production Technology, Crops and Irrigation Branch, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
Capital Gains Tax Changes Presentation
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Hall B
- David Engdahl, Partner, MNP
- Ryan Kehrig, National Leader, Agriculture Tax, MNP
Fireside Chat – SARM Board of Directors
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Hall B
- Bill Huber, President, SARM
- Darren Steinley, Vice President & Division 3 Director, SARM
- Cody Jordison, Division 2 Director, SARM
- Myron Kopec, Division 4 Director, SARM
- Blair Cummins, Division 5 Director, SARM
- Randy Aumack, Division 6 Director, SARM
- Sheila Keisig, Ex-Officio Director, SARM
- Rustie Dean, Moderator, SARM
Day Two
March 12, 2025
Registration
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Lobby
Trade Show
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Hall D & E
Premier’s Address
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Hall B
- Hon. Scott Moe, Premier, Government of Saskatchewan
Bear Pit Sessions with Provincial Cabinet
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Hall B
Lunch / Trade Show
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Hall C
Address
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Hall B
- Carla Beck, Leader of the Opposition, Government of Saskatchewan
Address
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Hall B
- Kelly Block, MP – Carlton Trail / Eagle Creek, Government of Canada
RMAA Presentation
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Hall B
- Sheila Keisig, President, Rural Municipal Administrators’ Association (RMAA)
Address
1:45 PM – 1:55 PM
Hall B
- Jason Friesen, President, Municipal Hail Insurance (MHI)
Address
1:55 PM – 2:00 PM
Hall B
- Bill Prybylski, President, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS)
Trade Show / Networking Break
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hall D & E
Resolutions
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hall B
Day Three
March 13, 2025
Registration
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Lobby
Networking Breakfast (Council members & administrators only)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Hall B
SARM President & Vice President Acceptance Addresses
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Hall B
- Bill Huber, President, SARM
- Darren Steinley, Vice President & Division 3 Director, SARM
SARM Division Meetings
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Hall A
Networking Break
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Hall B
SARM Financial Report
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Hall B
- Laurel Feltin, Executive Director, SARM
- Catherine Patterson, Director, Finance, SARM
- Colin Warnecke, Manager, Risk Management, SARM
Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health Scholarship Presentation
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Hall B
- Shelley Kirychuk, Director, Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health
- Kendra Ulmer, Program Manager, Agricultural Health and Safety Network
Saskatchewan Municipal Awards Presentation
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Hall B
STARS Presentation & 50/50 Draw
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Hall B
- Tammy Beauregard, SK Donor Relations & Development Officer, STARS
Bitter End Raffle Draw / Adjournment
11:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Hall B
