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Saskatchewan pledges up to one-third cost-matching for three major regional arena and convention projects

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July 28, 2026

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Saskatchewan pledges up to one-third cost-matching for three major regional arena and convention projects
The Saskatchewan government is urging Ottawa to back three major infrastructure projects across the province, offering to match federal contributions up to a maximum of one-third of eligible costs. Read more: Saskatchewan RCMP calls for service surge 15 per cent in 2025 In a letter sent to federal housing, infrastructure and communities minister Gregor Robertson,…
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