OPEN SKIES TAKE US FURTHER
SWIFT CURRENT SWIFT CURRENT, SASKATCHEWAN – WELCOME TO SWIFT CURRENT LANDMARKS & RESOURCES
Strategically positioned on the province’s No. 1 trade and transportation corridor – the Trans-Canada Highway
Swift Current is home to more than open skies. Here you’ll find Great Plains Regional College will work with prospective employers opportunities across every sector – from natural resources, manufacturing to customize programs to fit their needs and agri-business to innovative fields such as renewable energy and helium Immediate market of 55,000 and approx. 6 million within an production – along with an entire community committed to helping you 800 km radius go further. From your fellow businesses to city council to the citizens themselves, we’re here to support you locally and help you compete globally Two first-class 18-hole golf courses in a growing city with plenty for everyone to do, see and explore. Chinook pathway – 22 km of landscaped walking and cycling trails Make the move to Swift Current and see how easy it is to be a part of Thriving arts and culture scene including art gallery, museum, library something bigger – a place where you can grow a business and raise and historic Lyric Theatre a family. A place that shares, celebrates and elevates your successes.
A place where open skies take us all further. Home of the WHL’s Swift Current Broncos and the Swift Current 57’s (Western Major Baseball League) Annual events include Frontier Days Fair & Rodeo, Long Days Night SWIFT CURRENT – AT A GLANCE Music Festival and the international award-winning SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival 6th largest city in Saskatchewan (18,000 residents)
Economic, cultural and recreational hub of THE TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY Southwest Saskatchewan, with an immediate market of 55,000; 6 million within an 800-km radius Ranked No. 1 in entrepreneurial spirit among mid-sized Canadian cities (CFIB – 2016) Ranked No. 1 entrepreneurial city in Saskatchewan Most popular mid-sized city for immigration in the province CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY MAINLINE Abundant resources for newcomers SASKATOON Low municipal tax structure Lowest crime rate in the province among cities REGINA Well-established municipal infrastructure SWIFT CURRENT with robust education system GO BRIGHTER WITH GO DEEPER WITH GROW FURTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY NATURAL RESOURCES WITH AGRI-BUSINESS
Renewable energy resources are There’s a world of opportunity in oil and gas There’s plenty of room to grow under our Swift Current’s biggest asset – with plenty just under the surface waiting to be explored. expansive skies – from primary production and of opportunities for sustained growth innovation to processing and transportation. and development.
ESTIMATED OIL & 85% OF SOUTHWEST QUALITY & 2,374 HOURS MOST CONSISTENT SASKATCHEWAN’S CANADA’S LARGEST GAS RESERVES OF INNOVATION: PEA & LENTIL OF SUNSHINE WIND RESOURCE 30 BILLION BARRELS 2.7 TRILLION WORLD’S BEST PRODUCTION ANNUALLY IN THE PROVINCE REMAIN IN WHEAT & RESEARCH CUBIC FEET THE GROUND
1 OF ONLY 2 CITIES ACCESS TO JURASSIC SASKATCHEWAN
5TH CLEAREST IN SASKATCHEWAN UNDEVELOPED LAND SHAUNAVON DIRECT ACCESS IS HOME TO OVER SKIES IN CANADA THAT OWNS / OPERATES IN NATURAL FORMATION HAS TO THE U.S. 40% OF CANADA’S ITS OWN POWER GAS-RICH PRODUCED OIL FOR FARMABLE LAND DISTRIBUTION UTILITY ENVIRONMENTS OVER 60 YEARS
CANADA EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES & INNOVATION CANADA 6th largest consumer of electricity in In addition to traditional industries, new Canada is a global leader in agriculture the world opportunities are also on the rise. production and agri-good exporting 3rd largest capacity for renewable energy in Canada is the 8th-largest exporter of the world MANUFACTURING agricultural products (WTO, International and 65% of Canada’s energy generated by Support for industries such as oil and gas, renewable Market Access Data Online 2012) renewable sources energy and agriculture in manufacturing within a cost-competitive environment SASKATCHEWAN SASKATCHEWAN $6 Billion – Saskatchewan’s target for HELIUM 36% of Canada’s primary energy production increasing total agriculture value-added – despite only 3% of Canada’s population Canada is home to the 5th largest helium resource in revenue by 2020 – a 70% increase from $3.5 the world – with Southwest Saskatchewan positioned billion in 2012 50% renewable energy by 2030: Provincial to be a global supplier. Nearby production wells Saskatchewan is already the world’s largest government’s goal, supported by the federal include Canada’s only high-grade helium plant government exporter of agri-food products including mustard, flaxseed and canola GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES CONTACT INFORMATION Both locally and provincially, Swift Current is committed to helping you succeed – and there are several incentives at both levels to help you build your business within the hub of Southwest Saskatchewan. MUNICIPAL
City of Swift Current – Department of Community Development MUNICIPAL INCENTIVES PROVINCIAL INCENTIVES (306) 778-2700
Swift Current’s Department of Community Existing business expansion Corporate income tax rate as low as 10% Development advocates for all business tax exemption* on manufacturing and processing profits sectors by working with the government and regional and local business groups to 100% exempt in first two years Manufacturing and processing exporting promote investment. We’re here to create 50% exempt in year three hiring tax incentives growth, generate job opportunities and
25% exempt in year four No corporate capital tax help make Swift Current an even better place to work and live. Contact us to learn
New business tax assessment No payroll tax more about what Swift Current can do for exemption* No health premiums levied you and your business. 100% exempt in year one
5% refundable investment tax credit on Marty Salberg 50% exempt in year two manufacturing and processing equipment Director of Community Development 25% exempt in year three City of Swift Current 10% non-refundable tax credit for research [email protected] City Council may provide up to five and development expenditures www.growwithswiftcurrent.ca (5) years of 100% tax exemption 6% provincial sales tax – lowest rate of all provinces with sales tax PROVINCIAL / FEDERAL
Provincial sales tax exemption for direct Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service agents used in the manufacturing process Centre 1-800-667-4374
35% rebate for wind turbines 100KW or less Canada-Saskatchewan Career and Employment Services Centre *applies to new construction 1-800-775-3276
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada 1-800-206-7218