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    New Saskatchewan Event Centre Gets Funding

      The Government of Canada announced a $15 million investment for a new convention and cultural event centre in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. The project will deliver an energy-efficient and fully accessible facility designed to host cultural events, recreational activities, conferences, and community gatherings. By providing a modern space for diverse events and gatherings, the space is expected to strengthen community connections and contribute to local economic activity by attracting visitors and…

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    Coast Hotels Expands in Saskatchewan

      Coast Hotels announced the official opening of its latest franchised property in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Coast Weyburn Hotel was re-branded from Canalta Hotel Weyburn. Located near the heart of Weyburn, the hotel offers easy access to local attractions, restaurants, and businesses. An ideal base for exploring the area or for business travellers needing proximity to downtown, Coast Weyburn Hotel features a variety of 67 comfortable, air-conditioned rooms. Amenities and services of the pet-friendly property include daily complimentary hot breakfast, free…

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  • Could Provinces’ Early Lifting of COVID Rules Set the Events Industry Back?

    In a matter of days, the Alberta government will lift all remaining COVID-19 public health restrictions that have been in place for most of the pandemic. As of Aug. 16, masks will be completely optional except in certain settings like acute care or continuing care facilities, and people who test positive for COVID-19 will not be required to quarantine anymore. Isolation hotels and quarantine support will also no longer be available and by month’s end, COVID-19 tests will only be…

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  • What it’s Like to Open a Hotel during the Pandemic

    Despite the COVID-19 crisis and the impact it’s had on Canada’s hospitality and travel industries, several brave brands have forged ahead with ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new hotels. This includes Vancouver-based Northland Properties Corp., which opened not one but two hotels last month, though the celebratory occasions were more low-key. On Sept. 8, the company introduced its first Signature-branded hotel, Sandman Signature Saskatoon South Hotel, in Saskatchewan. On the same day, Atlantic Canada welcomed the Sutton Place Hotel Halifax. “We are…

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