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SaskTel and South Saskatchewan Ready Partner to Bring infiNET Service to Southern Saskatchewan Communities
May 1, 2023Industries across the province are transforming to meet economic demands, and it's increasingly apparent that in today's digital world a reliable broadband internet connection is vital for businesses and residents to thrive and succeed.
Nokomis’ Transformation to a Connected Town
April 3, 2023Nokomis’ present is that of a Connected Town, and its future moves toward a Connected Saskatchewan.
SaskTel and Crime Stoppers remind everyone to protect themselves against online fraud
March 1, 2023March is Fraud Prevention Month, and SaskTel and Crime Stoppers across Saskatchewan are reminding everyone to protect themselves from cyber fraud.
SaskTel jumps winter hurdles to connect more Saskatchewan residents through the Rural Fibre Initiative
February 1, 2023For SaskTel, the socioeconomic benefits of expanding our fibre optic broadband network to more rural Saskatchewan communities far outweighs the construction challenges that arise during the winter months.
Working Together to Connect Waldheim
January 3, 2023Partnerships can be powerful, and the story of getting reliable and abundant high-speed internet in Waldheim shows what can happen when the industry, government, and people work together.
Mandala Wellth—Flexibility of Mind, Body and eCommerce Website
December 7, 2022Everyone could benefit from some Zen in their busy day-to-day lives, even massage therapists and health care providers! For someone like Mandy Bishop who has a strong passion for bringing wellness to people and a deep knowledge of health essentials, this also means delivering a curated self-care experience right to your doorstep.
SaskTel’s Phones for a Fresh Start spreads holiday cheer and helps those in need
November 23, 2022SaskTel's Phones for a Fresh Start (PFFS) program is a great way to give your old phone new purpose by supporting those who are less fortunate.
Strengthening Relationships, Strengthening Economic Development
October 6, 2022What can communities do to strengthen the connection with local business and industry so everyone can grow together?
SaskTel continues to invest in Saskatchewan’s economic future
Jun 6, 2022The modern world is ever-changing and relies heavily on advanced networks to support day-to-day activities – from simply calling loved ones, to running a business.
In Saskatchewan, SaskTel’s wireless and wireline networks provide critical connectivity to the vast majority of residents and businesses across...
SaskTel’s 5G rollout will serve to strengthen Saskatchewan’s economy
May 3, 20225G is the fifth generation of wireless technology, and like previous evolutions in wireless technologies, 5G will offer higher performance, improved effiiency, and new user experiences that will help to establish and connect new industries in Saskatchewan.
SaskTel brings fibre optic internet service to the Whitecap Dakota First Nation
March 1, 2022An internet connection has become essential to the fabric of our digital world and modern economy. Its importance is far reaching and allows for the overall success of Saskatchewan residents, communities, and the province as a whole.
SaskTel continues to enhance connectivity throughout Saskatchewan with its $100 million Rural Fibre Initiative
February 1, 2022SaskTel is blazing a trail across Saskatchewan as they continue to enhance highspeed internet connectivity for thousands of residents and businesses.
Advancing Tech in Saskatchewan Ag: SaskTel and Smart Paddock
November 23, 2021 Canada’s agriculture industry is a major economic contributor, and Saskatchewan is herding its resources to stay on top. To put it into perspective, annually, the livestock industry contributes more than $13 billion to Canada’s economy in farm cash receipts, and Saskatchewan generates over $2 billion of that total each year.
Kîhipa – Cree for hurry up
September 23, 2021 During a recent discussion on broadband in Saskatchewan, Milton Tootoosis had one word of advice - Kîhipa (key-pa), which is the Cree word for hurry up.
Milton did not elaborate, but it is worth exploring, why Kîhipa?
One Critical Topic Underlying Youth and Economic Development
July 28, 2021 We frequently get asked about the return on investment or the socio-economic benefits for various initiatives. What we should include in these conversations is a very important question – what more can we do to retain, attract, motivate, and support our youth, (people aged 15-29)?
Post-secondary students help Saskatchewan small businesses with digital presence
Jun 29, 2022The Canada Digital Adoption Program is creating short-term job opportunities for post-secondary students to help small businesses grow their e-commerce and digital presence online. This is an exciting employment opportunity for post-secondary students or recent graduates to become e-commerce advisors and help Saskatchewan small businesses develop their e-commerce footprint.
‘Back to the Future’ Leadership
June 10th, 2021 When we are looking to the future, to growing, to improving our situation, we often hear terms like collaboration, innovation, cooperation. They have become used so often that they have almost become buzz words that lose their meaning. One term we do not often hear about or do not celebrate is leadership.
The Economic Impact of Broadband
Feb 11th, 2021When the conversation turns to infrastructure, the focus is typically on roads, bridges, water, sewer, and buildings. All important to be sure. But what is overlooked is the digital infrastructure.
How Fast is Fast?
Nov 16th, 2020A commonly asked question when it comes to the internet, is ‘how fast is fast?’ According to some experts, the question should be - it depends on what you need – now and in the future.
Basic Critical Infrastructure for the 21st Century
Oct 15th, 2020 - For many of us, it seems unfathomable to think of life without a broadband connection to the internet. But for some, it is not within their reach.