Economic Update: Plenty of reasons for optimism in October 2021

The unemployment rate continues to improve month-over-month and the solid housing market remains stable. COVID numbers are steadily decreasing in Regina and with Agribition coming in November, it's no doubt that we will see more positive numbers in our future.

Economic Update: A Month of Small Wins Creates Momentum – September 2021

Overview From improving the unemployment rate and the solid housing market to COVID numbers going in the right direction, Regina took several positive steps in September. Unemployment The economy in Regina continues to perform well. At…

EDR Minute – The Future of Regina’s Ag Tech Sector

In a huge week for Regina's agriculture and food sector, EDR Chief Economic Growth Officer Tina Beaudry-Mellor talks about a major asset for the sector moving forward; ag tech and Regina's Agtech Accelerator. https://youtu.be/vF9upWfZPC0

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EDR Minute – CEO John Lee on Partnerships

In our very first EDR Minute, President and CEO John Lee talks about the critical importance of building strong partnerships in Economic Development. Have a look! https://www.youtube.com/embed/oj8o-IwGNTM  

Regina’s Recovery Hitting its Stride

With the emergence of the Delta variant as the dominant strain, it’s clear we’re not out of the woods with the pandemic. Government and health officials continue to encourage citizens to be vaccinated and to take whatever measures are necessary…

Accelerating the Cultivation of Canadian Agtech

https://www.youtube.com/embed/LNuaaod74ps Economic Development Regina, Cultivator + Emmertech to Launch Saskatchewan’s First Agtech Accelerator Economic Development Regina (EDR), Cultivator powered by Conexus (Cultivator) and soon-to-be-launched…

Krugofest returns for a second year: canadian acts headline covid-safe rooftop concert series

Following a safe, successful debut in 2020, KrugoFest is back for another year. The summer rooftop concert series will feature great Canadian artists, fantastic food, and warm Saskatchewan summer nights. KrugoFest will once again be set on…

Returning to Normal

Based on the results of Regina's June Economic Report Card. It’s almost hard to believe that only a few short months ago neon signs sat at the Regina city limits urging the public to avoid travel to and from the area. Thanks to effective…

The Worst is Behind Us

Anyone who has experienced the changing of the seasons in Saskatchewan will know that May Long Weekend has become the true symbolic dividing line between winter and summer (“spring” is rarely more than a messy week-long memory). As we saw…

Red leaf pulp ltd. chooses Regina for sustainable wheat straw pulp facility

Red Leaf Pulp Ltd. has chosen Regina as the location of Canada’s first non-wood pulp mill. The facility will turn wheat straw into compostable cellulose pulp for use in packaging, tissue and other paper products. To be located on the west…

Regina formally submits proposal to host the Canada water agency

On behalf of the City of Regina and File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council, and with support from a broad range of government, academic, business and environmental organizations from across Saskatchewan, Economic Development Regina has formally…