Saskatchewan companies see over $3.7 million in total tourism relief funding
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The money will help organizations and businesses in the tourism sector to meet public health requirements, offer new products and services, or attract more visitors.
$3,755,465 in total federal funding is going to 19 Saskatchewan tourism projects around the province through PrairiesCan.
That’s according to a news release from PrairiesCan on Monday, adding that the money will help organizations and businesses in the tourism sector to meet public health requirements, offer new products and services, or attract more visitors and prepare for future growth.
“Today’s investment will support local economies and communities in Saskatchewan and help tourism operators to welcome visitors back in full force,” said Daniel Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan.
A full breakdown of the funding was given, and includes:
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