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Government of Canada invests up to $37 million to bring high-speed Internet and mobile connectivity to economic regions across Saskatchewan
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada March 17, 2023 – Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan All Canadians need reliable, affordable high-speed Internet and cellular service, no matter where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to bring high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to unserved and underserved regions across the province. […]
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Indigenous communities across Canada working to provide internet access for underserved – paNOW
Jan 8, 2023 There’s a significant disparity when it comes to internet access in Canada. Roughly 98 per cent of homes in urban areas have internet access that meets the standard of the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). That number falls to just 45.6 per cent for rural homes and 34.8 per cent for […]
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Sask. First Nation to provide community members high-speed internet through SpaceX’s Starlink – CBC
Dec 21, 2022 Starlink provides broadband internet to remote locations with satellites The Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation in Saskatchewan is set to get access to high-speed internet through Starlink, the world’s first and largest satellite-based broadband internet service. The First Nation, located about 45 kilometres northeast of Regina, has been working on a partnership with SpaceX, […]
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New Indigenous-owned tech company launches in Saskatchewan – CTV News
Dec. 13, 2022 Birch Narrows Dene Development Inc. (BNDDI), MMLK Group Inc., and Superior Strategies have paired up to create All3Innovation LP, a new majority Indigenous-owned technology business. “All3Innovation aspires to be a leader in the technology sector, as well as in environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices,” Mark Hinz, CEO of Saskatoon-based MMKL […]
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New Indigenous-owned technology partnership hopes to bring more jobs to Sask. youth – Global News
December 12, 2022 Birch Narrows Dene Development Inc. (BNDDI) has partnered with MMLK Group Inc., and Super Strategies to create Indigenous-owned technology businesses. They have created All3Innovation, a program expected to lead the surrounding technology sector by improving the mining, industrial and commercial industries. It is intended to help grow Saskatchewan’s economy and create employment […]
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Innovation Saskatchewan Invests in Remote Monitoring Technology for Rural Water Treatment Facilities
December 5, 2022 The Government of Saskatchewan announced today that it is investing over $1.9 million in 10 industry-led research and development projects through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) and Agtech Growth Fund (AGF). SAIF supports the commercialization of game-changing innovations in the province’s core economic sectors, while the AGF operates in parallel to […]
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Métis creator from Saskatchewan sees digital network as a ‘cultural hub’ – APTN News
Nov 22, 2022 George Parker seeks to amplify Indigenous voices in all kinds of ways. On a hilltop overlooking the tiny town of Cando, Saskatchewan is what looks like a typical family home. This white house is a home of sorts to a world of Indigenous words and music and it’s where owner George Parker […]
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PLATO Testing Acquires IT Consultants To Expand Footprint in Saskatchewan Market
REGINA & FREDERICTON (February 23, 2022) – PLATO Testing, Canada’s only Indigenous-led and staffed IT services and training firm, has acquired Information Technology Consultants Ltd., a Saskatchewan-based firm that specializes in independent IT staffing solutions for some of the province’s leading organizations including the Government of Saskatchewan, SaskTel, SaskEnergy, The Co-operators, and Farm Credit Canada. […]
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Media advisory: Minister Hutchings and Minister Vandal to announce high-speed Internet projects in rural Saskatchewan
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Media advisory February 16, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will announce a federal […]
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Expanding broadband company makes another strategic acquisition
SASKATOON, SK, Feb. 3, 2022 – FlexNetworks is pleased to announce the acquisition of Redbird Communications Inc. “We’re very excited about our partnership with Redbird,” says John Macdonald, CEO of FlexNetworks. “It continues our mission to bring high-speed fibre-optic service to underserved towns, hamlets and First Nations reserves across the province, the Prairies and Canada.” […]
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