Anyone working in an excavation or construction trade can benefit from workplace safety training. The Saskatchewan Safety Council has several training sessions that are free to access online. Take advantage of the following training opportunities: Access these programs now and update your safety awareness!

The United States Environmental Protection Agency released a new document, titled Safeguarding Against Natural Hazards and Extreme Weather Events: A Resource Guide for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems. Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS), also referred to as septic systems or decentralized systems, treat wastewater and return the treated effluent to the environment. Due to natural hazards

Notice of 2025 Annual General Meeting:Friday, March 28th, 2025Travelodge, Saskatoon All SOWMA members in good standing are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting being held immediately following the SOWMA Education Days NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION(S):                Vice-President               

SOWMA will host its annual Education Days on March 27th in Regina and March 28th in Saskatoon. The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Saskatoon event. Stay tuned for more information.

A national study conducted by the Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) in 2023 showed that among the 98% of Canadian households that have medication on hand (such as prescriptions, over-the-counter medication, lotions/ointments, and natural health products), 21% thought that such medications did not cause any harm if disposed of in a landfill or a sink/toilet.