Division 3

SARM Division 3, located in the south west, is made up of 45 RMs.

The SARM Director for Division 3 is Doug Steele.

Natural vegetation is mainly mixed prairie.  The Cypress Hills and the Great Sandhills are unique areas in the region.  The Cypress Hills is the only area in the province where lodgepole pines grow.

Archeological finds such as dinosaur bones are also found within the area.  A nearly complete T. Rex skeleton, a rare find, was found near Eastend a few years ago.

Major industries in the area are:

• agriculture and ranching
• oil and gas
• manufacturing
• tourism

Local Attractions:

• Great West Rail – Longest shortline rail in the province. 
•  Grasslands National Park – home to the Plains Bison.

Rural Municipalities in Division 3 are: