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Action Southwest

Builds Framework to Measure Region's Economy

As part of the framework currently being developed, Action Southwest undertook a survey of a random sample of approximately 1200 businesses across the region.  Responses were received from 29% of those polled.  To learn the results of the survey click here



Southwest Saskatchewan Opens Talks with US Neighbors

Click here to learn more about how Action Southwest and other regional and provincial partners are working on a 24 hour portal

 

 

  The role of the MCDP in sustainable community development is to encourage and assist municipalities in developing long-term municipal capacity.

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Southwest Saskatchewan Success Stories

Coronach

$140 Million Poplar River Power Station Project

The Poplar River Power Station has been a great source of economic benefit to the community of Coronach and surrounding area for many years.  The recent $140 million project to improve effieciencies at the plant further lends support to the future of the plant and the region.

Gravelbourg

15 New Businesses

It is truly amazing how the Southwest is growing.  The community of Gravelbourg
has become a hot-bed for entrepreneurs starting up businesses.   Over the last year 15 new businesses have started offering services from movie rentals to reflexology to processing mustard.   Congratulations Gravelbourg keep Growing!

Shaunavon

Rec Centre Receives Donation

Mayor Sharon Dickie has been busy drumming up donations for the new community recreation complex.  After meeting with Gibraltar Exploration a wonderful donation of

$15,000 was committed to the project.  Great leadership Mayor Dickie!


Swift Current

Local Manufacturer Lands $54M Contract


A new manufacturer in the city of Swift Current, Modus Inc. recently landed a $54 million contract with Suncor Energy to provide 1,500 portable accommodation unites to the company. Congratulations Modus!!


The newly mergered Great Plains College has now added the services of a local restaurant, Soup N' Such, to serve students meals throughout the school year .  Soup N' Such will still continue their current downtown operation.

Congratulations Communities!!

YOU'RE BREEDING SUCCESS IN THE SOUTHWEST

Action in the Southwest

Projects in ACTION
Branding the Region
Swift Current Regional
  Airport

Regional First
  Impressions

U.S. Portal Project
Lean Manufacturing
  Consortium

Manufacturing Week
Regional Tourism Map
Cool Communities -   Cool Companies
Ethanol Project
Transportation Study
Measuring the SW   Economy
Cluster Project

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Projects Pending ACTION
Manufacturing Projects
Energy Projects
Agribusiness Projects
Tourism Projects

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