The R.M. of Cupar No. 218 is looking for someone to mow road side ditches and perform other duties as directed. A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a tractor is a requirement.
If interested please contact the:
R.M. of Cupar No. 218
Box 400
Cupar, SK
S0G 0Y0
(306)723-4726
Introduction of Road Ban Exemptions
The Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) are working with rural municipalities (RMs) to provide consent to determine which roads can handle secondary weights for priority goods.
RMs are encouraged to work with highway officials to determine whether or not to allow the same weights on their local roads. Providing higher weight limits will require close monitoring by highway and municipal officials to ensure that if conditions changes or if road damage occurs, weight restrictions can be re-applied to ensure road safety – and minimize the need for costly repairs.
Shippers are reminded to check in to ensure they understand what restrictions are in place on provincial roads: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/transportation-and-road-construction/information-for-truckers-and-commercial-trucking-companies/regulations-and-road-restrictions/increased-weights-and-road-restrictions . Official spring restriction orders are issued every Tuesday and Friday by 12:30 p.m. (CST) during the ban period.
As well, there will be no permit requirements for priority goods for this year only. Routes will be determined in collaboration with local authorities based on local conditions.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the regular meetings of Council will take place via electronic means to avoid contact with others and practice physical distancing. Our next three regular meeting of Council will be April 9, 2020, May 8, 2020 and June 12, 2020.
SARM unhappy with PMRA decision to pull strychnine
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is appalled to learn that the Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has made final decision to cancel the approved use of strychnine to control Richardson Ground Squirrels (RGS). The PMRA’s decision is based on anecdotal assumptions, not recent research. In 2019, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture (SMA) completed a study on the use of strychnine. This study indicated that despite a large number of non-target species present, death from strychnine was limited to only four deer mice.
“With such a small proven environmental impact PMRA should be using SMA’s research to support the continued use of strychnine, not to discontinue it” expressed President Ray Orb. “We plan to meet with Minister Marit and decision makers in Ottawa” said Orb “SARM will take all steps needed to have the decision overturned or at minimum have our producers compensated for any crop damage due to gophers.”
PMRA’s plan is to phase out the product over the next three years, making the product unavailable after March 4, 2021 and fully banned for use March 4, 2023. There is currently no alternative to control RGS.
In 1992 to 2001, 2% liquid strychnine wasn’t available causing RGS populations to explode resulting in millions of dollars in losses to producers. In the years it has been made available populations have declined. Dry years with no effective method of control will result in devastating losses.
“I hope the Province can appeal or at least delay the decision” said Orb, “Our producers don’t need to be enduring anymore hardships.”
SARM stands up for rural Saskatchewan and will continue to act in the collective best interest of rural municipalities.
December 24 – 8:30-12:00
December 25 – Closed
December 26 – Closed
December 27 – 8:30-4:00
December 31 – 8:30-4:00
January 1-3 – Closed
January 6 – Closed
October 8, 2019
Dear Industry Partners:
Re: 2019 Harvest
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) understands the challenges producers are facing this fall due to recent heavy rain and snow delaying harvest. I would like to take this opportunity to provide some information about coverage options available to Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers.
Crop Insurance provides coverage for both yield and quality loss on insured crops. It is important producers stay in contact with SCIC about their crop quality. Our offices will be able to identify producers who appear to be in a claim position due to quality losses.
If a Crop Insurance customer wants to put their crop to an alternate use, they simply need to contact their local SCIC office or Crop Insurance Customer Service toll-free line, at 1-888-935-0000. SCIC is committed to dispatching our adjusters to process producer’s pre-harvest appraisal, as timely as possible. In order to provide an accurate inspection for both yield and quality loss, SCIC prefers a harvested check-strip, with an adjuster present, to complete a producer’s appraisal and calculate any potential claim.
For those livestock producers worried about nitrates and other quality issues with feed stock or inquiring about winter feed plans, resources are available through the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Ministry specialists are available to assist producers with obtaining an analysis of their feed and developing a feeding plan for their livestock. Livestock and Feed Extension Specialists can also assist producers in management and planning when faced with salvaging grain crops for livestock forage. I encourage producers to please contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377 or take advantage of the current SaskAgNow article discussing managing winter feeding with alternative feed sources, feed testing, winder feeding plans and; canola hay/silage for livestock: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/agribusiness-farmers-and-ranchers/sask-ag-now/livestock-and-feed.
With crops currently still out in the field, I want to also remind your members about the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program. All Saskatchewan producers are eligible for coverage. Producers do not have to be a Crop Insurance customer to be eligible to submit a claim. Producers are encouraged to contact SCIC as soon as damage is detected: 1-888-935-0000. SCIC continues to monitor Wildlife Damage calls over the weekends during harvest season.
For those producer’s enrolled in AgriStability for the 2019 program year, lower than expected yields and crop quality downgrading could impact a participant’s margin. AgriStability participants can apply for an interim benefit before the year is over. Interim benefits allow producers to receive up to 50 per cent of their AgriStability benefit early. If producers have questions about AgriStability, they can contact their local SCIC office or call the AgriStability Call Centre at 1-866-270-8450.
As a producer myself, I understand this is a stressful time. The Farm Stress Line is available at
1-800-667-4442. This is a 24/7 confidential service, available to producers across the province. Whether your members are seeking information, or trying to manage a conflict or crisis, I encourage producers to reach out and seek assistance, if needed.
I am hopeful 2019 harvest will be completed through October and November. In the event harvest is further delayed and producers are unable to harvest their crop by November 15, Crop Insurance customers have the option to request an extension of insurance. An extension of insurance provides coverage on insured crops over winter. November 15 is also the deadline to file a claim and/or report their production declaration, following the completion of harvest. For more information on this, or any of SCIC’s programs, please visit our website: scic.ca.
We are currently monitoring the weather and harvest progress. SCIC is working alongside the Ministry of Agriculture, and our industry partners, to keep producers informed. I would encourage you to share this information with your members and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
Shawn Jaques
President and CEO
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation
New training requirements for those wishing to drive a semi in
agriculture operations will be phased in starting next year. The changes follow
the implementation of 121.5 mandatory training hours for Class 1 commercial
semi drivers that came into effect March 15, 2019.
Training impacts for the ag sector are as follows:
The changes mean that
in 2021, mandatory training programs across the prairies will be completely
aligned.
*Anyone
who obtained a Class 1 licence before mandatory training was implemented is
allowed to continue to drive a semi.
More information can be found here.
The Rural Municipality of Cupar #218 has issued a Level 1 fire ban effective June 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. The ban is as follows:
Open burning in the municipality is banned due to dry, high risk fire spread conditions. It is recommended Agriculture and Industrial operations with water tanks at their disposal have those filled and accessible at all times.
LEVEL 1 Fire Ban
Open burning in the R.M. of Cupar #218 is banned.
A Level 1 Fire Ban includes:
Exemptions to a level 1 fire ban (with a plan to extinguish a fire) are:
This order takes effect on June 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. and is in effect until further notice. Please be advised a minimum fine for starting a fire is $500 plus the cost of the fire departments being dispatched.
For further information contact the RM office at (306) 723-4726 or [email protected]
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