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

Regina Launches Ag and Food Innovation Strategy

For Immediate Release ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGINA LAUNCHES STRATEGY TO BECOME A GLOBAL AGRICULTURE AND FOOD HUB (Regina, SK) Economic Development Regina launched the Agriculture and Food Innovation Strategy for Regina, with a vision of…

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  

A new chapter for edr and tourism regina as john lee announces plans to pursue new opportunities

After eight years in the position, Economic Development Regina and Tourism Regina President and CEO John Lee today announced his intention to leave the organization to explore new opportunities. Under Lee's leadership, EDR has established…

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…

Economic Development Regina and FHQ Developments partnership towards Economic Reconciliation

Economic Development Regina (EDR) has partnered with File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council Developments (FHQ Developments) to agree to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The newly formed partnership will create opportunities for both organizations…

Post-Secondary Education Institutions Partner with AgTech Accelerator

Envisioned as a key component of a community-built global agriculture technology hub, the recently announced Agtech Accelerator has formed partnerships with three Saskatchewan post-secondary research and education institutions. “The Agtech…

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…