| 2006 |
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| October
12 |
Province
Celebrates Job Creation in Rural Saskatchewan
The Cypress Loans Co-operative Ltd. in Shaunavon was recognized
at a special ceremony today for its efforts in creating and maintaining
jobs in rural Saskatchewan through the province's Small Business
Loans Association (SBLA) program. Full
Story
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| October
10 |
27th Annual
Co-Operative Merit Winners Announced
Five individuals and three co-operatives will be honoured October
16th at the 27th Saskatchewan Co-operative Merit Awards gala in Regina.
Full
Story |
| October
4 |
Co-operatives
Week Recognized October 15th to 21st
Deputy Premier and Regional Economic and Co-operative Development
Minister Clay Serby today proclaimed October 15th - 21st as Co-operatives
Week in Saskatchewan. This week, also observed nationally, acknowledges
and celebrates the importance of co-operatives and credit unions in
Saskatchewan and in Canada. Full
Story |
| September
28 |
Saskatchewan’s
Top 100 Companies of 2006
In the August 2006 issue, Saskatchewan Business Magazine published
its annual ranking of the top companies in the province. Contact information
for each of these companies is available in our
Publications section. |
| September
25 |
Province
Celebrates Job Creation In Rural Saskatchewan
The Northwest Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) was
recognized at a special ceremony today for its efforts in creating
and maintaining jobs in rural Saskatchewan through the province's
Small Business Loans Association (SBLA) program. Full
Story |
| September
22 |
Community
Gardening A Success In Moose Jaw
More than 20 Moose Jaw families are benefiting from the harvest of
the city's first community gardens project – the Saskferco Community
Gardens. Full
Story |
| September
21 |
North America's
Newest Biofuel Test Centre Opens
The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) officially opened its Biofuels
Test Centre in Regina today. Full
Story |
| August
25 |
Saskatchewan
Presses For National Renewable Fuels Policies
Saskatchewan continues to call on the federal government to ensure
national policies that shape the future of Canada's renewable fuels
industry help establish the emerging biodiesel sector and encourage
primary producer involvement. Full
Story
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|
August 3 |
Business
Mentorship Pilot Underway In Battlefords Region
The Business Mentorship Institute of Saskatchewan (BMI) is conducting
a pilot project in the Battlefords region designed to better connect
local businesses and increase business competitiveness. The project
encourages successful businesses to assume a mentorship role by providing
advice and guidance to fledgling businesses with similar needs. Full
Story
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| July
25 |
REDA
Enhancement Fund Leverages $4 Million for Community Economic Development
Since its inception in 1998, the REDA Enhancement Fund (REF), which
currently
totals $1.9 million, has been used by Saskatchewan's Regional Economic
Development Authorities (REDAs) to leverage more than $4.1 million
for 189 projects throughout Saskatchewan. Full
Story
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| July
17 |
Deputy Minister
Appointments
Premier Lorne Calvert today announced changes to deputy minister
appointments within the Saskatchewan public service. Denise Haas
has been appointed Deputy Minister of Regional Economic and Co-operative
Development and Alan Parkinson is the new Deputy Minister of Environment.
Full
Story
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| July
12 |
Saskatchewan
Hosts P.E.I. Renewable Fuel Delegation
Saskatchewan is encouraged by Prince Edward Island's support for a
more aggressive renewable fuel strategy in Canada, and will host a
delegation from P.E.I. July 12th and 13th to showcase the province's
developing renewable fuels industry. Full
Story
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| July
6 |
Prairie
to Pine Artisans Tour
The Prairie to Pine Regional Economic Development Authority (REDA)
will host
its second annual Artisans Tour July 15th and 16th in northwest Saskatchewan.
Full
Story
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| June
21 |
Cornerstone
REDA Aquires New Members
The rural municipalities of Enniskillen, Estevan and Fillmore; the
villages of Forget and Storthoaks and the Town of Oxbow join 22
other communities working to bring new development to southeast
Saskatchewan. Full
Story
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| June
20 |
Primary
Weight Highway Expansion First Step in Provincial Transportation Strategy
As part of the provinces transportation strategy for Saskatchewan,
the primary weight highway network will be expanded to include an
additional 1,190 km province-wide, allowing for shippers to haul heavier
weights on a broader network of highways. Full
Story |
| May
26 |
Prebble
To Examine Renewable Energy Development And Conservation In Saskatchewan
Premier Lorne Calvert
has appointed Saskatoon Greystone MLA Peter Prebble as Legislative
Secretary for Renewable Energy Development and Conservation. Prebble
will lead an examination into Saskatchewan's options for the development
of renewable energy sources and energy conservation programs, and
develop an action plan for the coming decades. Full
Story
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| May
25 |
Research
And Business Envision Technology Innovation Centre
The Governments
of Canada and Saskatchewan are investing a shared contribution of
$132,000 that supports the University of Regina and Regina Regional
Economic Development Authority's vision to create a Technology Innovation
Centre. Full
Story
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| May
25 |
Action
Southwest Best In World
Action Southwest, a partnership strategy aimed at growing southwest
Saskatchewan's economy, has been recognized internationally for its
economic development efforts. Full
Story |
| May
12 |
Province
Encouraged By Talks on Renewable Fuels Strategy
A Saskatchewan delegation has returned home from Ottawa optimistic
about the
establishment of a national mandate on the use of biofuels in gas
and diesel
blends. Full
Story |
| May
10 |
Province
Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs
May 8th to 14th is Women Entrepreneurs Week in Saskatchewan, a time
when we
recognize the significant contributions of business and professional
women to
the province's economy. Full
Story |
| May
10 |
Small
Businesses Booming in Western Canada
The Honourable Carol Skelton, Minister of National Revenue and Minister
of Western Economic Diversification today released Revisiting Portraits
of Small Business Growth and Employment in Western Canada. Full
Story |
| May
9 |
Saskatchewan
Calls For Action On National Renewable Fuels Strategy
A delegation led by Deputy Premier and Regional Economic and Co-operative
Development Minister Clay Serby is heading to Ottawa May 11th to discuss
Saskatchewan's potential to be a leader in the renewable fuels industry.
Full
Story
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| April
27 |
Deputy
Minister Appointments
Premier Lorne Calvert today announced changes to deputy minister appointments
within the Saskatchewan public service. Full
Story
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| April
27 |
Northeast
Saskatchewan Communities Benefit From Nature-Based Tourism 04/27/2006
Communities in northeast Saskatchewan have recognized nature-based
tourism as a viable option for enhancing the local economy. Full
Story
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| April
26 |
Province
Supports Producer Ownership For Renewable Fuels Development 04/26/2006
The Government of Saskatchewan is encouraged by the innovative approach
being taken by the South Central Renewable Fuels Committee (SCRFC).
The SCRFC, led by Committee Chairman Doug Thul, has approached 51
RMs within SARM's Division #2 to explore investment in ethanol development
in south-central Saskatchewan. Full
Story
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| April
21 |
Fitness
Co-Operative Opens In Kipling 04/21/2006
Citizens of Kipling are improving their health with the creation of
a community service co-operative fitness centre. Kip Fit Co-operative
opened on March 22nd. Full
Story
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| April
21 |
STC
To Run 12-Month Test Of Bio-Diesel Fuel 04/21/2006
The Saskatchewan
Transportation Company (STC) will be using a two per cent bio-diesel
fuel mixture in more than half its coaches in the upcoming year to
test the viability of using the more environmentally-friendly fuel
in all its coaches. Full
Story
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| April
18 |
Midwest
REDA Helps Grow Region
The Midwest Regional
Economic Development Authority (REDA) and partners are working on
a number of projects to create new growth and development in the Midwest
region. Full
Story
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| April
13 |
Business
Mentorship Receives Support
Saskatchewan entrepreneurs
have a new tool for success with the creation of an organization that
supports business mentorship in the province. Full
Story |
| April
3 |
Business
Opportunities – 2010 Olympics
Forecasts estimate direct spending on the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games
will be in excess of $4 billion and that major infrastructure project
will create another $3 billion in related activities. There is no
reason why Saskatchewan businesses can’t take advantage of these
opportunities. Full
Story |
| March
31 |
Regina
To Host International Business Conference in 2007
The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Economic Developers
Association (SEDA) announced today that Regina will host the 2007
Business Retention and Expansion International conference. Full
Story |
| March
30 |
Open
For Business Workshops Taking Place
The Open for Business
workshop series, February 6th to March 27th in Estevan, reached maximum
registration with 12 entrepreneurs completing the training. Due to
the positive response to this business skill improvement initiative,
another series of workshops will be offered in the fall. Full
Story |
| March
17 |
New
Generation Co-op Markets Pet Health Products
The New Generation Co-operative (NGC) model is allowing a group of
Saskatchewan elk producers to capture a larger share of the marketing
dollars for their products.
Full
Story |
| March
17 |
2006-07
Budget To Be Delivered April 6th
Finance Minister Andrew Thomson will deliver Saskatchewan's 2006-07
Provincial Budget in the Provincial Legislature on Thursday, April
6th. Full
Story |
| March
9 |
Youth
Entrepreneurship Training Offered In Prince Albert
Young entrepreneurs
will have an opportunity to build their business skills at a series
of Youth Opportunities Unleashed (YOU) workshops in Prince Albert
later this month.
Full
Story |
| March
9 |
Biodiesel
Information Evening To Be Held In Humboldt
Opportunities for biodiesel development in northeast Saskatchewan
will be discussed at an information evening in Humboldt, March 23rd.
Full Story |
| March
2 |
ACRE 2006
Opportunities Conferences
Half-day meetings will be held in 6 locations around Saskatchewan.
Each meeting will feature 3 rural entrepreneurs. They will share
their stories and discuss the challenges and rewards of starting
a business in rural Saskatchewan. Starting on February 28 to March
2, 2006, each meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. No registration is
required and there will be no registration fee. Full
Story
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| February
17 |
Rural Opportunties
Conferences Feature Business Success Stories
The Action Committee on the Rural Economy (ACRE) is again holding
a series of conferences to highlight rural economic opportunities
in Saskatchewan.
Full
Story
|
| February
8 |
Province
And REDAs Celebrate REDA Week
Organizations committed to grassroots community economic development
are being celebrated for their achievements during Regional Economic
Development Authority (REDA) Week in Saskatchewan, February 19th to
25th. Full
Story |
| February
3 |
Results
of Regional Economic Development Consultation Released
The Northwest Regional Economic Development Authority (REDA) has received
the results from its first-ever Regional Economic Development Consultation.
Full
Story |
| January
24 |
Build
Your Own Business Conference In Watrous
The Long Lake Regional Economic Development Authority
(REDA) will host "Build Your Own Business," an informational conference
for aspiring rural entrepreneurs, on January 25th in Watrous.
Full
Story |
| January
20 |
Last
Cattle Frontier Travels to Alberta
Representatives from The Last Cattle Frontier, a project creating
a market for farmland in east central Saskatchewan, will travel to
Alberta January 24th to 26th to recruit ranchers to relocate to Saskatchewan.
Full
Story |
| January
5 |
Young
Entrepreneurs Trained In Kipling
Ten young entrepreneurs have successfully completed
the Youth Opportunities Unleashed (YOU) training modules in Kipling.
Full
Story |
| 2005 |
|
| December
28 |
Communities
At Work
Program updates from across Regional Economic and Co-operative
Development. Organizations are highlighted, along with features
that celebrate the many successful businesses and community ventures
in rural Saskatchewan.
Full Story
|
| December
16 |
REDAS
Work To Encourage Development In The Oil And Gas Sector
A number of regional economic development authorities (REDAs) have
embarked on a strategy to encourage development in the oil and gas
sector in central Saskatchewan. Full
Story |
| December
12 |
REDA Makes
Connection Between Municipal Administrators, Economic Development
12/01/2005 The Carlton Trail Regional Economic Development Authority
(REDA) will hold a meeting to help municipal governments spur economic
development in their area December 2nd in Englefeld. Full
Story
|
| November
18 |
Seminar
On Recipe For Rural Success
The Mid Sask Regional Economic Development Authority/Community Futures
Development Corporation (REDA/CFDC) will explore the recipe for rural
success at a seminar by Dr. Mark Partridge November 21st in Outlook.
Full
Story |
| November
15 |
Sustainable
Funding System For Snowmobile Trail Network
The Department of Regional Economic and Co-operative Development and
the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association (SSA) announced the implementation
of a new funding system for the province's 10,000-kilometre snowmobile
trail network today. Full
Story |
| November
10 |
ACRE
Applauds Response To Recommendations
The head of the Action Committee on the Rural Economy (ACRE) said
she is encouraged by the recent announcement of a provincial initiative
to assist with the development and growth of small businesses in Saskatchewan.
Full
Story |
| November
3 |
Entrepreneurial
Foundation And Fund Established
The Entrepreneurial
Foundation of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Entrepreneurial Fund
have been established to assist with the development and growth of
small businesses in the province. Full
Story |
| November
3 |
Action
Southwest To Host "Determining Our Destiny" Event
The Action Southwest
Business Networks Coalition (ASBNC) will host a regional dinner November
3rd in Shaunavon to celebrate the completion of a strategy aimed at
building a world class business environment in southwest Saskatchewan.
Full
Story |
| November
1 |
Moose
Jaw Reda To Host Financing Workshop
The Moose Jaw Regional Economic Development Authority (REDA) and partners
will host a financing workshop Nov. 2nd in Moose Jaw. Full
Story |
| October
27 |
Citizens
Gather to Help Governments Plan for the Future
Federal and provincial government representatives are in Humboldt
today asking people to share their views on the challenges and issues
facing rural communities. Full
Story |
| October
26 |
Deputy
Premier To Speak At Consultation
Deputy Premier and Regional Economic and Co-operative Development
Minister Clay Serby will be a keynote speaker at the first-ever Regional
Economic Development Consultation October 27th in Meadow Lake. Full
Story |
| October
20 |
Young
Entrepreneurs Benefit From New Loan Program
Young entrepreneurs
in rural communities are starting to embrace the new training component
of the province's Youth Opportunities Unleashed (YOU) initiative.
Moose
Jaw Area | North
Battleford Area | Prince
Albert Area | Regina
Area | Swift
Current Area | Yorkton
Area | Estevan
Area |
| October
19 |
Swift
Current To Host Home-Based Business Conference
The Southwest Regional
Economic Development Authority Inc. (REDA) and partners will host
a home-based business conference to meet the needs of Saskatchewan
entrepreneurs. Full
Story |
| October
17 |
Nine
Co-op Merit Awards presented for 2005
The annual Saskatchewan Co-operative Order of Merit Awards were held
in Regina on October 17th.
Full Story |
| October
14 |
Small
Businesses Celebrated As Economic Drivers
Saskatchewan's
many small businesses drive our economy, and their power and energy
are being celebrated during Small Business Week in Saskatchewan, October
16th to 22nd.
Full
Story |
| October
13 |
Capturing
Timeless Centennial Memories
The province's centennial year will create lifelong memories for many.
Now Saskatchewan residents will have an opportunity to share those
memories with future generations. Full
Story |
| October
12 |
Government
Proclaims Co-Op Week In Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the week of October
16th-22nd as Co-operatives Week in the province.
Full
Story |
| September
30 |
Province
Supports Community-Developed Feedlot
The Government of Saskatchewan commends the proponents of a
new feedlot facility near Ceylon and is proud to be a partner in
their efforts to grow the provincial livestock industry.
Full
Story
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|
September
30
|
2006
Organic Farming Exchange
The Saskatchewan Federation of Production Co-operatives and the Canadian
Co-operative Association are now accepting applications for the 2006
Organic Farming Exchange.
Full
Story |
| September
22 |
Communities
At Work
Program updates from across Regional Economic and Co-operative
Development. Organizations are highlighted, along with features
that celebrate the many successful businesses and community ventures
in rural Saskatchewan.
Full Story
|
|
September
22
|
Government
Unveils Action Plan For The Economy
Saskatchewan has a new economic plan that builds on the province's
current momentum and strength of its key economic sectors.
Full
Story
|
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September
21
|
Small
Business Loans Increase Across the Province
The Small Business Loans Association Program (SBLA) has increased
both the number of loan clients and dollars being invested in small
businesses across the province.
Full
Story |
|
July
8
|
Maple
Leaf Investment Good For Agriculture And Rural Saskatchewan
"The $35 million the government has committed to this project is an
investment in Saskatchewan: in the province's economy, in jobs, and
in the agriculture industry," Serby said.
Full
Story |
|
June
24
|
Rural
Saskatchewan Represented at International Conference
Deputy Premier and Regional Economic and Co-operative Development
Minister Clay Serby spoke at the "Power of Place" 2005 International
Rural Network Conference.
Full
Story |
|
March
25
|
Minister
To Talk Economic Development With REDAS
Regional Economic and Co-operative Development Minister Clay Serby
will meet with representatives of Saskatchewan's Regional Economic
Development Authorities (REDAs) in a series of six meetings to take
place over the next three weeks.
Full Story |
|
March
16
|
ACRE
Makes Second Set of Recommendations to Government
After two years of research and public consultation, the Action Committee
on the Rural Economy (ACRE) delivered 35 recommendations today, focused
on building Saskatchewan's rural economy. Full
Story |
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March
11
|
New
Department Emphasizes Rural Focus
Premier Lorne Calvert announced the creation of a new department
today - a move designed to promote increased rural economic growth
in Saskatchewan.
Full
Story
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March
03
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ACRE
Finalizing Recommendations For Rural Saskatchewan
Full
Story
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