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Stories From the Field

Saskatchewan Funds Centre of Sustainable Innovation in the Heart of Coalfields

City of North Battleford’s ‘Vision 2025’ Targets Development

Indigenous-Owned Investment Firm Launches in Saskatoon

Public Sector Innovation Show Saskatchewan

The Public Sector Network is gearing up for an event in Saskatchewan this June. Available for public sector employees, the summit will feature keynotes and topic-based tracks with speakers from Saskatchewan’s public sector sharing their insights.

Place For Food: Harness Your Essential Ingredient

This session from the City/Nation/Place Global conference shares techniques to enhance your place identity with food. Hear from industry experts on how food can be a key and easy place differentiator.

Digital Enablement: Connecting Seniors

John Donne declared “No man is an island,” and that’s true even on PEI. The Town of Stratford is launching three social engagement programs to connect seniors in the community—to each other, to services, and to younger generations. The programs, which include a mobile app, offer seniors ways to share their wisdom and stay active in their community.

Four-Day Work Week Gaining Momentum

From the opinions of employees and managers to the hard data on productivity, the shortened work week looks like a winning solution. Though it’s not a one-size-fits-all option, if employers are flexible, they may just find it works for productivity and employee appeal.

Making Local Economies More Resilient

What does it mean to be economically resilient? Is it possible on remote islands and in cities? What can your municipality do to become more resilient? Dallas Gislason explains.

Local Lettuce Growers Relieve Shortage

Greenhouse operations are helping keep prairie agriculture growing all year long—and even in the city. Sales are up for one Alberta producer, partially because of interest in buying local, but also as a response to shortages of international produce. They also find ways to reduce waste by donating unsellable harvest to feed animals on local farms.

Upcoming Network Events

February 28: Co-operative Daycare Info Session

March 14-16: SARM Convention

March 28: Co-operative Daycare Info Session

April 16-19: SUMA Convention

April 25: SEDA Annual General Meeting

April 27: Saskatchewan Agrivalue Forum

June 21: Public Sector Innovation Show Saskatchewan

June 27: Economic Development Excellence Awards Nomination Deadline

October 11-12: SEDA Provincial Summit, Saskatoon Inn

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