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Important support for your local tourism sector businesses 

The Province of Saskatchewan has announced the expansion of the Tourism Sector Support Program to include privately owned campgrounds and RV parks, licensed outfitters, and eligible accommodation sector businesses.  October 1 is the deadline to access this program - reach out to your local businesses today and ensure they are taking advantage. Link to the program here.

Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation(CRRF) Seeks SK Input 

Dr. Heather Hall and Dr. Tara Vinodrai of the University of Waterloo and CRRF have launched a survey to understand COVID-19 impacts, responses, and recovery need for rural Canada. If you work in economic development or you are a town manager/CAO/clerk in a municipality with a population under 100,000 and are interested in participating, please click on this link.         

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Register for Be the Changemaker, a one-day virtual forum with on-demand access for 90 days following the event. Changemaker participant packages will be sent out to those registering prior to November 2.  Program and Registration now online

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