Invest in the Prince Albert Region
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It’s an exciting time for the Prince Albert region! We are “open for business.”
The Prince Albert region is North Central Saskatchewan’s hub for both traditional, emerging, and re-merging industries.
Our business, political and municipal leaders are propelling the region into a bright future through innovative thinking and development with a spirit of entrepreneurial doing!
Our economy has always been recognized for the ability of businesses and entrepreneurs to adapt and innovate with changing times. The forestry sector, a historical pillar of the region’s economy, is set to remerge as a dominant industry after a 15-year hiatus.
Our message is clear: if you are looking for a place to start, relocate and grow your business in a community full of opportunity, the Prince Albert region is a bright and shining choice.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
FORESTRY
Over half of Saskatchewan is forested, representing 34 million hectares. The Commercial Forest Zone makes up 12 million hectares, of which over 5 million hectares are classified as productive forest land available for commercial timber harvesting.
There are seven large forest products manufacturing facilities producing lumber, pulp and oriented strand board, and over 210 small forest businesses producing a variety of forest products.
Forestry is northern Saskatchewan’s largest industry. In normal market conditions, the forest industry generates over $1 billion in forest product sales annually and supports nearly 8,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Agriculture and Value-Added Processing
Central Saskatchewan has everything food processing and ingredient manufacturing companies need to be successful: large-scale production of a variety of crops, world-class R&D, and supportive provincial, and municipal governments.
Some of the most productive farmland in the world can be found in central Saskatchewan. Provincially, we have more than 18 million hectares, composing over 40% of Canada’s cultivated farmland.
Agriculture and Value-Added Processing
Central Saskatchewan has everything food processing and ingredient manufacturing companies need to be successful: large-scale production of a variety of crops, world-class R&D, and supportive provincial, and municipal governments.
Some of the most productive farmland in the world can be found in central Saskatchewan. Provincially, we have more than 18 million hectares, composing over 40% of Canada’s cultivated farmland.
Tourism
Breathe the air – Feel the rush! We have what the rest of the world wants to experience! Pristine nature! The Prince Albert Region is a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts. From camping, fishing and water sports in the summertime, to wild game hunting in the fall to cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter. The region attracts tens of thousands of people annually from all over the world.
Opportunities abound for businesses to tap into revenue streams by providing services to support travelers seeking both once-in-life experiences or to unwind from their daily grind.
Mining and Manufacturing
Saskatchewan has two of the most desirable minerals in the world – potash and uranium. With uranium, gold mining to the north, potash to the south and the prospect of diamonds east the Prince Albert region is positioned the as the ‘resource hub’ of Saskatchewan. With excellent transportation infrastructure including major highways, rail lines and air transportation into the North, Prince Albert’s centralized location makes it well-suited to industrial operations. From mining, exploration and operations servicing, to manufacturing, investment opportunities abound.
Mining and Manufacturing
Saskatchewan has two of the most desirable minerals in the world – potash and uranium. With uranium, gold mining to the north, potash to the south and the prospect of diamonds east the Prince Albert region is positioned the as the ‘resource hub’ of Saskatchewan. With excellent transportation infrastructure including major highways, rail lines and air transportation into the North, Prince Albert’s centralized location makes it well-suited to industrial operations. From mining, exploration and operations servicing, to manufacturing, investment opportunities abound.
INVESTOR RESOURCES
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT
Prince Albert and District Community Futures
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce
