Rural Municipality of Laurier No. 38

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

🚧 Road Construction Reminder – 705 Grid

The R.M. of Laurier No. 38 would like to remind residents, ratepayers, and visitors that road construction and shoulder pulling work continues on the 705 Grid / Township Road 54.

Please continue to watch for construction signage, slow down near work areas, and use alternate routes where possible to allow crews the space needed to work safely and effectively.

Construction areas may shift as work progresses, so continued monitoring while travelling is advised.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this road improvement work continues.

06/15/2026

🔥 Fire Ban Update & Information

The R.M. of Laurier No. 38 has removed its fire ban.

Residents and ratepayers are reminded that fire ban statuses can change quickly depending on conditions. While the RM office will share local updates when available, it is always a best practice to check the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency website directly, especially if questions arise outside of regular business hours.

Before burning, please confirm whether any fire bans or restrictions are currently in place.

SPSA Community Fire Bans:

Community Fire Bans It’s important for Saskatchewan residents to know when and where burning is allowed. Municipalities and rural municipalities play an important role in sharing that information. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) strongly encourages all municipalities to pass fire rest...

06/11/2026

📢 Public Notice – Surface Rights Consultation

The Ministry of Energy and Resources is currently consulting with stakeholders on proposed changes to The Surface Rights Acquisition and Compensation Act.

The proposed changes are intended to address matters affecting the operations of the Surface Rights Board of Arbitration, provide additional clarification within the Act, and allow landowners more time to respond to applications for immediate rights of entry.

Landowners and interested stakeholders are encouraged to review the proposed changes and provide written feedback.

Written comments may be submitted to the ER Service Desk by June 19, 2026 at:

📧 [email protected]

For more information, please review the Ministry’s Notice of Consultation: Proposed Changes to The Surface Rights Acquisition and Compensation Act.

Proposed changes seek to improve Surface Rights Board operations, clarify the Act and give landowners more time to respond to immediate entry requests.

06/11/2026

🌾 It’s That Time of Year Again - SMHI Crop Reports Due Soon

SMHI Crop Reports were mailed out on May 26 and are due this upcoming Monday, June 15. Please get your crop reports submitted as soon as possible.

Crop Reports can also be filed online using your security code and owner number. There should be a QR code pamphlet included in your SMHI package that will take you directly to the e-file system. Filing online allows for immediate submission and processing, and the Municipal Office receives a copy as well.

SMHI offers many benefits, including:
✅ Interest-free coverage until December 31
✅ Prompt payment discounts
✅ No-hassle continuous coverage
✅ Easy online Crop Report submission
✅ Full or deductible coverage options
✅ Coverage until October 31

If you have questions about coverage options or rates, please contact your SMHI agent, Sam Kalmbach.

For those interested in enrolling in SMHI, applications can be completed at the Municipal Office by June 30.

Renting land? No problem. Sam is also an agent for AMHI, which utilizes the same rates as SMHI. Feel free to contact him for a quote or to discuss coverage options.

06/11/2026

🎓 SMHI Scholarship Opportunity

Municipal Hail Insurance is proud to support the next generation of smart minds through the Municipal Hail Insurance Scholarships.

Students of Municipal Hail Insurance clients and agents are encouraged to apply. A completed application form must be submitted along with a copy of your most recent transcripts and proof of enrolment in a Saskatchewan university or technical institute.

Applications can be mailed to:

Municipal Hail Insurance
2100 Cornwall Street
Regina, SK S4P 2K7

Or by email to: [email protected]

Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Municipal Hail Insurance Board in late July.

06/03/2026

☀️ APAS Member Travel Promotion 🚗

Planning a summer road trip? APAS members can take advantage of a limited-time Choice Hotels promotion and earn a $50 gift card to select gas retailers after completing two separate qualifying stays by July 7, 2026.

How it works:
1️⃣ Register for the promotion
2️⃣ Complete two qualifying stays by July 7, 2026
3️⃣ Redeem your gas gift card by August 6, 2026

To access this offer, visit the APAS Marketplace and look under the Travel section:
https://apas.benefithub.com/app/home

You can also view the official promotion details here:
www.choicehotels.com/en-ca/choice-privileges/stay-2-get-50-gift-card

Please review the promotion details and terms before booking.

Happy travels!

06/03/2026

🌿 Leafy Spurge Beetle Collection Days

The R.M. of Laurier No. 38 is located in SARM Division 2. Landowners interested in leafy spurge beetles as a biological control option for leafy spurge may wish to attend the upcoming Leafy Spurge Beetle Collection Days.

📅 July 6–9, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Besant Campground — west of Caronport on Highway #1
💲 Free to attend

Those attending should bring a cooler and ice packs for transporting beetles, water, lunch, long pants, and sweep nets if available.

For more information, please contact the SARM Division 2 Plant Health Technical Advisor:

Joanne Kwasnicki, PAg
📞 306-541-8437
📧 [email protected]

Please note that dates are subject to change based on beetle emergence and weather, so attendees are encouraged to confirm before travelling.

05/30/2026

UPDATE: Effective May 28, 2026. Due to the recent high temps and wind, a Fire Ban is in effect until further notice.