Residents who operate organic farms within the RM are asked to notify the RM Office. This information helps the municipality plan road work, ditch mowing, vegetation management, and other maintenance activities in a way that avoids unintended impacts on certified organic land. It also supports good neighbour relations by identifying areas where herbicide use or other practices may need to be adjusted.

Organic certification often requires a buffer zone between organic fields and surrounding land uses. Because municipal road allowances are public property and used regularly for maintenance, drainage work, weed control, and utility access, they generally cannot be included as part of an organic buffer. When notifying the RM, it is helpful to provide the legal land location of the organic parcels, the certifying body, and a contact person who can answer questions about field access or operational considerations.

If you have questions about buffer requirements, land-use compatibility, or how to register your organic operation with the RM, please contact the RM Office at (306) 771‑2522 or info@edenwold-sk.ca.

The Farm Stewardship Program is a provincial initiative funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). It provides financial assistance to producers and landowners who implement management practices that improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, and help address climate change.

For program details or assistance with funding applications, contact the Agricultural Knowledge Centre at 1‑866‑457‑2377 or visit the Farm Stewardship Program website.

Coyote Bounty

• Bounty Rate: $20 per coyote.
• Verification: Four paws required.
• Contact: Please call the RM Office for the RM Bounty Liaison’s contact information.

The Gopher Control Program (GCP) is administered by the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) and provides cost-shared assistance to support rural municipalities, First Nations, producers, and ratepayers in managing ground squirrel (gopher) populations.

Early spring control is encouraged to help prevent damage to crops, forage, and livestock.

➡️ Visit the SARM website for full gopher control program details and eligibility

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Funding Overview

The program provides:

• Up to 50% reimbursement for eligible gopher control products
• Funding support for new materials (must have receipts) used to construct and install raptor platforms or nest boxes, which promote natural predation of gophers

The RM of Edenwold does not supply gopher control products. Ratepayers must purchase eligible products from Agricultural Distributers and submit receipts for reimbursement.

Additional RM Rebate

RM Council has historically provided an additional rebate to support local participation.

For the current program year, if approved by Council, the cost-share structure is expected to be:

• 50% reimbursed by SARM
• Up to 25% reimbursed by the RM (maximum of $150 per ratepayer)
• Remaining cost paid by the ratepayer

This additional support helps make gopher control more affordable and encourages early, proactive management.

How to Submit Receipts

Ratepayers may submit claim forms and receipts (taxes excluded) to the RM Office by July 31st of current year:

📍 In person:
100 Hutchence Road, Emerald Park

📧 Email:
info@edenwold-sk.ca

The RM will forward eligible claims to SARM, and approved rebates will be issued through the RM.

Program Participation

RM Council has approved ongoing participation in the Gopher Control Program for as long as the program is offered and cost-share arrangements remain consistent.

Funding Overview

The IPCP supports:

• Cost-shared funding for eligible herbicides used to control invasive and noxious weeds
• Control efforts for species such as leafy spurge and other regulated invasive plants

Spraying for noxious weeds carried out by a ratepayer may also be eligible for reimbursement, provided:

• The herbicide used is approved under the program
• All program requirements are met

Note: These claims are eligible under SARM’s cost-share program only and do not qualify for additional RM rebates.

RM Herbicide Rebate for Leafy Spurge

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How to Apply (Deadline October 15 of current year)

To submit a leafy spurge rebate claim, provide completed rebate forms and receipts (taxes excluded) to the RM Office; or

To submit other noxious weed rebate claim, provide completed Herbicide Application Record and claim form and receipts (taxes excluded) to the RM Office.

📍 In person or by mail:
100 Hutchence Road
Emerald Park, SK S4L 1C6
📧 Email:
info@edenwold-sk.ca
Eligible claims will be processed in accordance with program requirements.

The RM participates in the provincial Rat Control Program administered through SARM. This program focuses on proactive monitoring and control to prevent the spread of rats throughout rural Saskatchewan.

Product Distribution

Agricultural producers operating on more than 80 acres are eligible to receive rodent control products at no cost from the RM Office, including:

• Ratak (boxes)
• Jaguar Chunx 50 (pails)
• Additional products may be available through the RM Pest Control Officer, depending on inventory and program guidelines.

These products support on‑farm rodent management and reduce the risk of infestation in agricultural buildings and feed storage.

Small‑Parcel Residents

Residents on 80 acres or less are not eligible for free product; however, they may purchase:

• Giant Destroyers for $10.00 per unit at the office
• Other Rodent control products from Pest Control Suppliers in Regina.

Active Inspections

As part of the SARM Rat Control Program, the RM conducts active inspections across the municipality. The RM’s licensed Pest Control Officer regularly inspects farmyards, acreages, and other sites to:

• Identify signs of rat activity
• Provide guidance on prevention and control
• Ensure compliance with provincial pest management standards
• Support early detection to prevent infestations

These inspections are an important requirement of the provincial program and help maintain the RM’s status as a rat‑free or rat‑controlled area.