Economic Development & Recovery Plan

To support local businesses during and after COVID-19, the RM of Edenwold launched the Economic Development & Recovery Plan—a collaborative effort with local business leaders to boost safety, growth, and resilience.

Click here to read the Economic Development & Recovery Plan

Why now?

COVID-19 reshaped how business is done. In response, the RM reduced the 2020 municipal mill rate by 15% and introduced this plan to directly support local businesses.

Plan Highlights

Phase 1 (July 2020):

• First Aid Training: Subsidized training for local business owners and employees.
• Green Fund: Grants up to $2,000 for business landscaping improvements. To learn more about the Green Fund and application form, click here.
• Internet Advocacy: Partnered with SARM to push for better rural internet access.

Phase 2 (December 2020):

• Audacity YQR: Promoting entrepreneurship through a partnership with Economic Development Regina. To learn more about Audacity YQR and what they offer, visit www.audacityyqr.ca
• Community Proud RFP Policy: Prioritizing local businesses in procurement.
• Business Counts Survey: Gathering insights to shape future economic strategies.