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244 more MEEP projects approved

Earlier this summer, Government Relations Minister Lori Carr announced that another 244 projects, representing more than $88.9 million of provincial funding through the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP) 2020 has now been approved.  This brings the current number of approved projects to 741 and an investment to date of $127 million. “MEEP is a key […]

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Ready to Work

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure recently unveiled fall tenders for projects for a record $437.4 million in highway work. That’s the largest total in Saskatchewan history. As is the case with every tender schedule, our members wait with cautious optimism to see how and when these projects will hit the market. Needless to […]

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Apply now for the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund

Canada United is offering small business relief grants of up to $5,000 to help small Canadian businesses with recovery efforts as a result of COVID-19. The grant funds will grow over the next several weeks as every video watched and social post liked from Canada United will result in a five-cent contribution from RBC. Funds can be […]

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The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce launches Indigenous Business Directory

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce (SCC) has officially launched its Indigenous Business Directory, as part of its Indigenous Engagement Charter. The Indigenous Business Directory will ensure that more Indigenous-owned businesses can participate in the Saskatchewan supply chain and will allow for increased engagement between members of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and Indigenous-owned businesses in […]

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Up For The Challenge

Infrastracture stimulus supports economic recovery By: Lisa Danyluk, SaskBuilds In early May 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that it will invest $7.5 billion (B) over two years in infrastracture projects like schools, hospitals, municipal infrastracture, highways and more to stimulate the province’s economic revobery. This funding included a new $2B “booster shot” over and […]

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Chief Electoral Officer recommends preparations continue for Oct. 26 vote

The Chief Electoral Officer recommended late last week that preparations should continue to hold the 29th Provincial General Election this October. This recommendation is based on public health advice from the Chief Medical Health Officer as well as input from provincial electoral stakeholders. “Earlier today, I sent a letter to Premier Scott Moe to inform […]