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 is administered by SARM and provides cost‑shared assistance to help rural municipalities, First Nations, producers, and ratepayers manage ground squirrel (gopher) populations. Early spring control is encouraged to prevent damage to crops, forage, and livestock.

Program details for the 2026 year will be posted here once released by SARM.
This will include updated funding amounts, eligible products, and claim deadlines.

The program typically offers up to 50% reimbursement for eligible gopher control products and for materials used to build and install raptor platforms or nest boxes, which support natural predation of gophers.
The RM does not carry gopher control products; however, ratepayers may submit receipts for reimbursement.

For more information about using raptor platforms for gopher control, click here

The Invasive Plant Control Program is administered by SARM and supported by a network of Plant Health Officers (PHOs) across Saskatchewan. PHOs help monitor invasive plant species and act as the first point of contact to identify, assess, and respond to invasive weed concerns. The IPCP provides cost‑shared assistance that helps producers and municipalities manage invasive species through the purchase and application of eligible herbicides.

Program details for the 2026 program year will be posted here once released by SARM.
This update will include new funding levels, eligible herbicides, and claim deadlines.

In addition to leafy spurge control, spraying for other noxious weeds carried out by a ratepayer is also eligible for reimbursement under the IPCP program, provided the herbicide used is approved and all program requirements are met. These claims do not have an additional RM rebate, but are still eligible under SARM’s cost‑share model.

RM Herbicide Rebate for Leafy Spurge

Since 2005, RM Council has reimbursed residents for the purchase of herbicides to help control leafy spurge. Residents may claim up to $5,000 per year (taxes excluded). Council currently accepts any leafy spurge herbicide approved under SARM’s IPCP. To apply, submit the rebate form to the RM Office by mail (100 Hutchence Road, Emerald Park, SK S4L 1C6), in person, or by email at info@edenwold-sk.ca.

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.