Feed your soul with local music and local food: feskival provides a covid-safe way to support the hospitality sector

https://www.youtube.com/embed/vqpmkA2ooik Billed as an effort for the community by the community, FeSKival is a made-in-Saskatchewan full weekend of entertainment, featuring a live-streamed concert of five renowned Saskatchewan artists, a…

Digital guides put amazing Regina places, events and experiences at your fingertips

Together with Regina-based technology startup Krugo, Tourism Regina has launched a modern, accessible digital guide to help visitors and residents navigate all that Regina has to offer as a destination. “Whether you’re from around the…

Regina’s tourism community highlights impact of travel industry in Regina: tourism week to be marked with multiple announcements

Together with leaders from across the tourism sector, Tourism Regina is coming together to speak out about the impact of the sector on the economy and the community. “Tourism is a key contributor to our economy, not only on a national level…

The Covid Economy – One Year Later

As we reflect on the economic numbers for March 2021, we can begin to draw comparisons between where we are now compared to March 2020, when the Saskatchewan saw its first cases of Covid-19 and initial restrictions began. The Employment Rollercoaster Besides…

Métis Nation–saskatchewan Supports Regina’s Bid for the Canada Water Agency

The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Government has lent its support to Regina’s “Team Saskatchewan” bid to become home of the new Canada Water Agency (CWA). “On behalf of CWA Team Saskatchewan, I’m delighted to welcome Metis…

Regina’s Food Future Remains Bright Despite Restrictions

Recent COVID-19 restrictions are a reminder of what a difficult year 2020 was for Regina’s restaurant industry. Virtually all bars and restaurants were forced to adapt their ordering processes, lay off staff, and find new ways to reach customers,…

EDR and the City of Regina Lead a “Team Saskatchewan” Bid to Attract the Canada Water Agency

https://www.youtube.com/embed/eqiCTjhJuoQ (Regina) Together with the City of Regina, File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council and with support from a broad range of government, academic, business and environmental organizations from across…

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National Award a Tribute to Regina Entrepreneurs

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mi4BacMHbk0 (Regina) Thanks to the momentum created by the city’s entrepreneurial community, Economic Development Regina (EDR)’s AudacityYQR movement has garnered another major award. Presented each year…

Riding the Recovery Wave

As mentioned in the last Economic Report Card blog, the COVID-19 recession has caused a recession unlike any we’ve seen before. We are now seeing the true effects on the regional economy and our ability to bounce back, though that recovery…

Agtech Firms Growing Quickly in Regina’s Fertile Soil

By Bruce Johnstone For Economic Development Regina REGINA – Farming may be the world’s oldest profession, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t keeping up with the times. In fact, agricultural production in Saskatchewan has increased…

Regina AgTech Firm Solves Age-Old Problem

By Bruce Johnstone For Economic Development Regina   Like many companies in the agtech sector, IntraGrain Technologies Inc. was born of the need to find a solution to an age-old problem, in this case, crop spoilage due to excessive…