Industry West Magazine

Many lessons have been learned as we navigate life during COVID-19, and one of them is vital importance of a reliable and fast internet connection. The Internet is required for modern business and modern life. We spoke to Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance, SARM, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), FHQ Developments, SaskTel, Access Communications Cooperative Limited and FlexNetworks about the challenges surrounding our internet infrastructure, how important it is to everyone today, and what we need to do to bring reliable, fast internet to the entire province. https://industrywestmagazine.com//connect-the-dots-intern/

In July, we sat down with a group of Saskatchewan business leaders to talk about the pandemic, how their businesses managed in the early days of COVID-19, and what they see for Saskatchewan's business community. Recorded at Innovation Place in Saskatoon, the conversation was moderated by Westcap Mgt. Ltd. Executive Vice President Wanda Hunchak. She led Grant Kook, (Westcap Mgt. Ltd. President and CEO), Natasha Vandenhurk (CEO, Three Farmers Foods), Casey Collins (CEO, Prairie Meats), Garth MacDonald (CEO, G-Mac's AgTeam LP), Blair Flavel (President, Degelman Industries) and Rob Harasymchuk (Director of Operations, Maxie’s Excavating) through an insightful discussion about COVID-19, its impact on business, and where Saskatchewan goes next. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maNVQIY5X-k&t=2s

Lest We Forget.

Research and innovation happens every day in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Applied Research and Innovation department creates partnerships with industry to test new ideas that could be commercialized. Parmjot Maan, president of Saskatoon's Innovative Stonecraft Inc. is working with Dr. Satya Panigrahi, Sask Polytech's Manufacturing research chair, Innovative Manufacturing to create a better composite stone veneer for construction, using non-recyclable plastics from Saskatoon's landfill. https://industrywestmagazine.com//plastics-innovation-spa/

Our Fall 2020 issue is in the mail! Check your mailbox and read all about Saskatchewan infrastructure, construction and so much more.

Industry West publisher Paul Huber talks Regina and its growth with the Regina & Region Home Builders' Association. Have a look and what he had to say about the Queen City! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=664584574461187

Every issue, we get to know a Saskatchewan businessperson or leader with our The Last Page feature. John Desjarlais at Great Plains Contracting slayed us with the photo he sent in. Read on about his love of learning, music, and Disney. https://industrywestmagazine.com//the-last-page-john-desj/

Rebranding a business is a big deal no matter what size your enterprise is. Now, imagine you have to bring three well-known brands together under one banner. Where do you start? Writer Geoff Kirbyson caught up with Canada Life Co's Andrew Morris to see how they brought Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life together with a fresh new look. https://industrywestmagazine.com//pick-a-lane-rebranding-/

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us how vital the internet is to our daily lives. Access Communications is expanding its advanced broadband network across the province to meet the demand. https://industrywestmagazine.com//full-speed-ahead-access/

Flying Dust First Nation Reserve 105, Saskatchewan located near Meadow Lake, has been on a formal economic development journey for more than 30 years. They are always looking for their next opportunity and potential partners. Read on: https://industrywestmagazine.com//open-for-business-flyin/

Today, with a pandemic lingering (and still shaking up our economy) and technology disrupting virtually every industry, new skills are needed to move on or up into something different. University of Regina Centre for Continuing Education, Edwards Executive Education, University of Regina Hill and Levene Schools of Business and Saskatchewan Polytechnic offer continuing and distance education options to reskill or upskill to grow your career. https://industrywestmagazine.com//hit-the-ground-running-/

COVID-19 has exposed many issues in modern business. One of them is supply chain, especially when it comes to food. This presents an opportunity for Saskatchewan. Writer Bruce Johnstone takes a look at our potential to become a regional food processing hub. https://industrywestmagazine.com//roadmap-to-a-robust-foo/

We can't say enough about the Saskatchewan tech sector these days. We caught up with Serese Selanders at SolusGuard, Lee Evans at myComply and Daniel McCann at precision.ai to talk tech, the sector in Saskatchewan, and their advice for tech founders. https://industrywestmagazine.com//movers-and-shakers-sas/

Our Summer 2020 issue is out now - check your mailbox today!

Water, as we all know, is a critical resource. Without it, there is no life. Wetlands play a major part in water security, and Ducks Unlimited Canada- Saskatchewan works tirelessly to preserve and restore wetlands. Together with The Mosaic Company, Ducks Unlimited has built a partnership committed to wetland restoration in Saskatchewan. https://industrywestmagazine.com//wetland-mitigation-a-br/