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Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) Fall Intake Announced

With the new fund, communities across Saskatchewan will be able to build or improve the critical infrastructure related to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste in order to support more homes. Find out more about the application process here Applications are due November 28.

Housing Needs Assessment Templates

A Housing Needs Assessment is generally a requirement for funding programs related to housing development - as well as being critical to ensuring development can be financed. The Government of Canada provides guidance and templates on how to develop your own housing needs assessment.

Sask120: Celebrating 120 Years of Saskatchewan - SEDA Member Discount Available

SEDA Members are invited to attend SASK120: Celebrating 120 Years of Saskatchewan History, Community and Economy. A special event at the Remai Modern to mark the 120th anniversary of the formation of Saskatchewan in 1905! Sept 4, Reception & Dinner, 5:30pm, hosted by Evan Bray with speakers including, the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, the Treaty Commissioner, Dr. Peter Stoicheff, and Dr. Bill Waiser (Sask Historian). SEDA Members may use the Discount Code "VIP" when registering.

Find out more and register here

2025 Paths to Prosperity Speaker Profile: Stefan Rutkowski

Stefan is the President/CEO of CAREERS: the Next Generation, a nonprofit organization connecting high school youth to potential future career pathways through industry-based work integrated learning opportunities. He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Geography from Germany and a Master’s degree in Responsibility and Business Practice from the U.K. Stefan is passionate about supporting youth and young adults finding their path to successful and rewarding careers, particularly for marginalized youth. He sits on the University of Alberta Frank Robinson Youth Academy steering committee and has been a member of various provincial tasks forces and committees on career education.

View Confirmed Sessions Here

Crowdfunding Downtown Revitalization

Community leaders in Edmonton are looking at a co-op model to commercial real estate, which they hope will be of interest to investors at a time when international tensions have Canadians looking for ways to strengthen their own communities. Raising local capital is critical to the future of our communities and SEDA will be adding a session to the Provincial Summit to profile best practices and options.

Humboldt, George Gordon First Nation join CEDI program

Congratulations to the City of Humboldt and George Gordon First Nation who have announced their participation in the Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI), a national program jointly delivered by Cando (the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). The city and First Nation will work to build sustainable socio-economic growth over the next three years.

September 1 - SEDA Awards of Excellence Nominations FINAL Deadline

September 15 - Last Chance Summit Registration Discount

September 17 Getting Started with AI - Virtual with Community Futures

September 23-24 ICED Rural 2025 - Rural Innovation Conference - Estevan

September 24 - SEDA Monthly Meetup - Virtual

September 25 Economic Partnership Summit - Lloydminster

October 2 Advertising 101 - Virtual with Community Futures

November 3 - Pre Summit Workshops

November 3 - Provincial Certification Exam

November 4-5 Provincial Summit Pathways to Prosperity

Members - submit your upcoming events to seda@seda.ca

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