2020-2021 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT

APRIL 1, 2020 TO MARCH 31, 2021

Prepared: May 14, 2021

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Table of Contents

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ...... 3 STAFF OF NEWSASK CFDC ...... 6 CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT ...... 8 SUMMARY OF MINUTES ...... 9 NEWSASK GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ...... 12 NEWSASK SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES ...... 14 INVESTMENT FUND STATISTICS………………………………………………………….16 NEWSASK COMMUNITIES AND THEIR POPULATION…………...……………….…...19

(2006 and 2011 Census; Statistics Canada) (June 30,2015; Ministry of Health*)

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NEWSASK COMMUNITY FUTURES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRPERSON: KATHY LINDSAY Kathy joined the Newsask Board on November 25, 2015 representing Zone 2 and she and her husband, Rick reside in the town of Arborfield operating a third generation family farm. Previously Kathy worked over 18 years with the Royal Bank in Saskatoon before relocating to Arborfield. Since arriving in Arborfield, she has volunteered on various organizations which work effectively as joint ventures between Arborfield, Carrot River and Zenon Park. She completed a term on town council as Deputy Mayor.

Kathy continues to spend her time volunteering with various organizations while balancing her time helping on the farm.

VICE CHAIRPERSON: DARA McMUNN Dara McMunn joined the Newsask Board on June 15, 2017 and is representing Zone 4. She was a Delegate for Affinity Credit Union for four years, spent ten years on the board for Star City Minor Sports, eight years on the Star City School Community Council, and has belonged to numerous other committees and boards with a focus on community development throughout her years working for three different Regional Colleges. She previously worked in various senior management positions including Executive Director, Director of Programs, Director of Development and Director of Human Resources at Cumberland College, Parkland College and Prairie West Regional College for 24 years. She currently owns and operates a grain farm near Star City with her husband.

SECRETARY TREASURER: GARY CLEAVELEY Gary is from Tisdale and joined the Board in April 2014 and is Newsask’s Zone 5 representative. Gary is a current K40 member and current Board member for Tisdale Minor hockey. He is a former Kinsmen member and refereed hockey for 25 years. He is a past coach for hockey and baseball and was on the provincial SIAST advisory board and Board member for OPET for 15 years. Gary is married, has two grown children and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

DIRECTOR: ALAN BISHOFF Alan joined the Newsask Board on January 23, 2019 representing Zone 1 for the northern Village of Cumberland House. Alan is a Professional Engineer with a Teaching Certificate, Domestic Gas Fitter’s License, Power Engineer 4th class, Refrigeration engines, Journeyman Gas Welder, Journeyman Heavy Duty Repair and

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currently in 4th year as Apprentice Electrician. He won Eecol Electric award for highest 2nd year marks in in 2010-2011. He currently is self employed as a plumbing and heating contractor. He has been an instructor with Northlands College and has worked as an apprentice electrician and Project Superintendent with New Careers Corporation in Cumberland House and a Powerline Construction Project. He has been on the School Division board, town council and deputy mayor and enjoys playing recreation hockey and recreational paddling and metal fabrication.

DIRECTOR: JOHN KLYNE John Klyne joined the Newsask Board on April, 2014 and is representing Zone 3. He works for Gabriel Dumont Institute based out of but covers Northern Region I, Eastern Region I & II. He has sat on many different boards in the Region; Shore Gold Board Member, Nipawin Ethanol Plant Subcommittee member, Frist Nations and Metis Steering Committee (Cumberland College) as well as a Steering Committee member of the Nipawin Oasis. John is a single parent raising a teenage son.

DIRECTOR: HAZEL BERG Hazel Berg joined the Newsask Board on May 12, 2017 and is representing Zone 6. She is a former Outreach Manager, North East Outreach and Support Services, Social Worker, Child and Family Service Supervisor, Ministry of Social Services and farmer. She is the CASW representative on council at the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers and board member of the Canadian Association of Social Workers.

DIRECTOR: CHERYL LEN Cheryl Len joined the Board on March 31, 2017 representing Zone 7 and she and her husband Ken reside in the town of Kelvington operating the Sportsman Motel. Cheryl worked with Mosiac Marketing and was a crew leader for Census 2016. She has volunteered for many positions including Medical Advisory Board, Economic Development Committee and Town Council from 2005-2011 including Deputy Mayor.

DIRECTOR: JEANINE HOLOWATUIK Jeanine was nominated to the Board November 24, 2017 representing Zone 9. Jeannine is currently the Community Development Director with the Town of Hudson Bay, and previously was an employee of the NE Enterprise region. Jeanine’s community services include the Chamber of Commerce, Regional Park board member and Community Theatre Board member.

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DIRECTOR : VACANT

DIRECTOR METIS REPRESENTATIVE: DIANNE GENAILLE Dianne Genaille was born and raised in Saskatchewan and has been a resident of Tisdale for the past 27 years. She has a Business Administration Certificate and is also certified as a Special Care Aide and Recreation Therapist. She has worked for the Kelsey Trail Health Region since March 1988 and during this time served on the CUPE Union as a Vice President and Steward. She has also worked as a Recreation Coordinator for Tisdale Housing Authority and was instrumental in setting up recreational programming for Tisdale and area. Dianne is the President of the Tisdale Metis Local and she sits on the Metis Eastern Region II Board, as well as past Board member of Infinity Development Corporation. She has been a member of the Metis Nation since 1970 and has worked in the organization as an Aboriginal Family Alcohol Counselor. Dianne is pleased to sit on the Community Futures Newsask Board as the Metis representative.

DIRECTOR YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE: RYLAN FREED Rylan Freed was born and raised in Melfort Saskatchewan, Rylan grew up playing many different sports through his elementary school days. As he got older he put his passion into hockey. He spent 3 years living in Tisdale, playing for the Tisdale Trojans then moved onto junior where he played for 4 years all in different provinces throughout Canada. Rylan is now studying through Lakeland College in the General Business Diploma Program.

Rylan has recently started his own hockey development company called “RF Hockey Development”. Rylan is excited about his future business endeavors. Being a part of Newsask is going to be a great opportunity to learn from many great minds.

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STAFF OF NEWSASK CFDC TAYLOR WATT – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Experience: • Newsask – June 2019 to present • Farm Credit Canada – 2012 to 2019 • Affinity Credit Union – 2008 to 2012

Background:

Born and raised in Melfort, Sk. After graduation from M.U.C.C. in Melfort I took 3 years off from school to play hockey for the Melfort Mustangs in the SJHL. During this time I worked part time at the Affinity Credit Union as a teller and got involved in my family farm. After hockey was finished I attended Edwards School of Business in Saskatoon where I majored in finance. Graduated in 2012 from the U of S and started at Farm Credit Canada in Tisdale as a Relationship Manager. Worked at FCC for 7 years June 2019 when I came to Newsask Community Futures to be the CEO. •

TERRI BROMM – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Experience: • Pharmacy practice July 1994 – March 2019 • Owner/Associate Shoppers Drug Mart July 1995 – August 2000 • Community Futures Newsask November 2019 – Present

Background:

I attended middle and secondary school in Tisdale and graduated from TUCS. After I completed my BSP from the University of Saskatchewan in 1994, we moved back to Tisdale where I managed the Bi-Rite Drugs. As an associate/owner, I operated a Shoppers Drug Mart first in Tisdale and then in Lacombe, Alberta. We moved back to Tisdale in the fall of 2000. I bring a range of experience as I have held roles with the Town of Tisdale as a Councillor and the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacists as an elected Council Member and Vice-President. I have worked in capacities with the KTHR/SHA and the University of Saskatchewan. I have always been interested in business and started with Newsask November 2019.

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CONNIE RUSTON – EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR Experience: • 13 years Branch Administration Officer - Royal Bank • 9 years Accountant - TA Jellicoe, CA • Newsask Community Futures - Accounting Aug 2016-Jan 2019 • Newsask Community Futures - Executive Administrator Jan 2019-present

Background: • Business Administration Certificate • 4th year Certified Management Accounting program

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Office of the Chairperson Annual Report of the Chairperson CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT

Who would have thought a year later we would still be under the effects of COVID-19! From the looks of things, we are just going to have to accept this as the new normal, whatever that will end up looking like.

Even though the year has been filled uncertain times, we are pleased to see the people of the Northeast still focus on moving ahead. They are coming to us to have business plans developed, or loans created to start new businesses or expand existing ones.

We are pleased to be able keep time available to meet with existing and new clients utilizing all government-directed guidelines. This keeps clients and staff safe while still providing a much needed service to the Northeast.

Western Diversification has renewed our contract for another four years ensuring we can continue to support the residents of Northeast Saskatchewan.

Our policy guidelines are still a priority and a number of them have been completed each meeting. Before long, we will be to the point of just having to review them on a yearly basis and update where necessary. This will greatly assist Newsask in operating in a consistent manner following up-dated policies.

Our numbers continue to look very good for this past year. This is due to the hard work done by our CEO and his staff. He continues to look outside the box for opportunities to benefit both the client and the organization. Giving back to our clients, amending work schedules and doing COVID-friendly training opportunities are just some of the ongoing activities we have seen implemented over the past year.

I would like to take this time to thank our Board for their continued and valuable input and to our CEO for his hard work over this past year.

Best regards,

Kathy Lindsay Chairperson, Board of Directors

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES APRIL 1, 2020 TO MARCH 31, 2021 April 2020 • Board approval to discharge security interest in semi with paydown of existing loan. • Discussed unaudited budget spreadsheet for final quarter. Expenses lower due to staff shortage and conventions/travel cancelled due to COVID 19. • Board inquired about hiring a summer student as grants are available • Decision to write off balance of Lingerie Shop Melfort loans • Discussion on allowance for doubtful report and procedures used to ensure security values are updated and allowance is appropriate for each client. • Permission to pay honorariums to board members for virtual “Zoom” meetings • McMunn and Watt are still working on updating Policy Development. • Board only – discussed having virtual vs in person meetings, agreed they would like to keep in person meetings as much as possible. • Loan approval for $100k to client developing a grain app which will use artificial intelligence to determine grain grade, 5.95% over 7 years with GSA security. • Board approval to discharge Crystal Springs property, retaining Kinistino Hotel as security on mortgage for loan.

May 2020 • Loan approval for $108k to purchase new embroidery machine and payout existing loan at 8% over 57 months with GSA and guarantees as security. • Board approval to accept 2019-2020 Annual Performance Report as presented • Board approval to authorize blanket approval to Watt for RRRF loans once Contribution Agreement is received and signed and accepted by WD. • Loan approval for $200k at 5.95% for recreation/campground venture at Torch River with first mortgage as security.

June 2020 • Loan approval for $165k consolidation of two loans to change the corporate structure at 9% with first mortgage, GSA and Guarantees as security. • Discussion on Zoom meetings and Mighty Networks for loan applications. Consensus is that it works well for most, but telephone conference line is best for those with poor internet connections. Board is satisfied with Mighty Networks as they are able to see everyone’s comments which helps them make a decision, but would like an email notification also when a new activity is posted, as MN doesn’t always notify them when there is activity. • Board approval to release guarantors from Cleaners loan and accept the change of structure, proceed with loan application to consolidate the loans and roll building/debt into the company with 1st mortgage on the properties, GSA and Unlimited Guarantee of new 100% shareholder. • Board approval for loan application for $150k for hunting lodge in Kelvington area to buy out tags from two outfitters. GSA and 1st charge mortgage on property and guarantees from 4 shareholders, three being Americans. Discussion on the

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negative impact to support American ownership resulted, but the benefits of the aid to tourism industry in the area and the spin off business that would be generated outweighed the negatives, resulting in six out of eight board members approving and two strongly opposing.

July 2020 • Board approval to discharge camper as security on current loan of dental business in Kelvington, keeping all remaining security in place • Board approval to continue with the new consolidation loan of cleaners in Nipawin, and pay the outstanding property taxes 4164.37 and personal judgement of former owner 7,000 so that the title is clear. This will leave a balance of $11k on the old loan that the former owner will continue to pay biweekly over the next two years. • Board approval loan application of garlic operation in Kelvington $150k, 6.95% over 10 years.

Aug 2020 • Board approval to discharge camper as security on current loan of computer business in Melfort, keeping all remaining security in place.

Sept 2020 • Board approval to serve demand letter to start the realization process on defaulted loan of mill in White Fox. • Board approval to proceed with loan request with potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality with Arborfield of one board member that recused himself from discussion. • Board approved proceeding with renovations to library, utilizing the 66k provided by WD to administer the RRRF loan program

Oct 2020 • Board approval to postpone Newsask’s interest on mortgage of sports business in Carrot River, in order that the client switches banks to renew their mortgage and retains their first place charge, Newsask will retain our second place charge on the mortgage and GSA.

Nov 2020 • Board approval for loan application for 150k at 6.95% over 5 years for liquor store in Melfort with GSA and 4 guarantors. • Board approval of insurance policy renewals for Directors and officers policy with Gallagher and office policy with Proven Insurance. • Board approval of renovation budget of $30k • Board approval of Youth Director Nomination of Rylan Freed of Melfort nominated by Cumberland College. • Board approval of Newsask Gives Back program proposal at a cost of 20k with specific criteria that business has to be in operation and rebate has to be over $50.

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• Board approval to proceed with Micro Loan program of Sunrise CF with small online business applications up to 25k at 5.95% over 3 years.

Dec 2020 • Board approval of loan application of 150k at 6.95% over 5 years for tavern in Carrot River with GSA security and 2 guarantors • Board approval to transfer back 50k transfer of interest into loan fund as requested by WD due to operating surplus in prior year.

Jan 2021 • Board approval to bring restaurant building up to code to keep business open and to meet fire and insurance requirements in order to increase possibility of sale of building. • Board approval to proceed with additional video conferencing system equipment and large monitor for new library at a cost of $10k. Town of Tisdale denied the ten year rent freeze we requested for our renovations and countered with a five year rent freeze.

Feb 2021 • Board approval to accept offer on restaurant building in Nipawin for $110k conditional on building inspection and lease contract with current renter.

Mar 2021 • Board approval to accept recommendations for write off as presented in the amount of $55,844.92 on four loans. • Board approval to accept policy amendments specifically on: Policy 320 Vacation and Statutory Holidays, Policy 322 Paid Leaves of Absence, Policy 325 Unpaid Leaves of Absence, Policy 330 Hours of work, overtime, lieu time, Policy 340 Personnel Files and Policy 520 Loan Eligibility. These policies will come in effect today and supersede all previous policies.

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NEWSASK GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Mission Statement: -. For the last 25+ years, we have been here to enhance the economic development of our communities by assisting rural businesses start, expand and grow, through financial and technical services.

Goals: Newsask CFDC will 1. Maintain & Increase Lending Volume 2. Brand Awareness 3. Helping the Business Sector Survive and Recover from Pandemic

TECHNICAL SERVICES Technical services are an integral part of Newsask’s day-to-day activities. The service includes development of business plans, assessment of the viability of a business proposal; financial projections; computer services; bookkeeping assistance; guidance and liaison to other assistance programs (private or government); analysis of financial information of existing businesses; advice on legislative and regulatory requirements for business; management assistance; monitoring and support. We utilize Square One and PCensus information to assist clients with their business plans and feasibility. Twelve E-books are listed on our webpage that are free of charge to the client’s that provide information on different business topics. An area of increased activity for CFDC staff is client counseling and business training. A service that is provided is a “business review”. Philosophy- Provide a business review as a business retention strategy and to enhance and ensure success of the business. In 2021/22 technical services created and maintained eighty-nine full-time jobs and levered $4,254,802 in the Region. Newsask staff prepared a total of forty-two business plans in the past fiscal year. Staff performed counseling and research activities for an additional 633 clients. In addition, Newsask was very active in Community Development Activities/Projects leveraging $64,529.in the region.

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The following are some of the activities that staff and the Board of Director’s have participated in during the fiscal year:

May 2020: • Janke LLP Annual Audit • SEDA Conference and Career Fairs cancelled due to COVID June 2020: • Newsask Annual General Meeting and Regular Board Meeting • Cyber Security Webinar – on line July 2020: Tourism webinar Regional EDO 1000 Miles of Snow meeting

August 2020: • Regional EDO 1000 Miles of Snow meeting September 2020: • Celebrating Innovation & Sustainability Project – cheque presentations • Ambassador Program – online- Terri October 2020 • YBEX Awards (virtual) and cheque presentations • MNP Audit - WD November 2020: • Newsask Gives Back program • Succession Matching Training-online- Terri • Financial Management Training-online- Terri • SCAR Webinar Program January 2021: • Newsask Regular Board Meeting February 2021: • Strategy Planning meeting for staff • Managers Meeting March 2021: • CF Developmental Lending Course - online

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NEWSASK SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES

90/10 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total

Business Plans 15 10 18 19 42 937 Prepared 679 33 25 24 27 18 27

Loans Processed 11 12 10 15 74 511 307 13 16 12 10 14 17 (disbursed)

SEB 233 11 8 4 2 2 6 3 4 0 0 0 269 Clients

Funds

Leveraged 5,565

(All Programs) 487,780 305,000 105,000 783,647 $832,800 $610,207 $67 2,264,060 $2,954500 $1,027,460 $4,254,802 $117,653.34 $5,434,280.06

Training & Research 7638 798 524 275 500 596 548 633 1008 1609 2091 1,916 Clients 17,887

Community Development 1681 115 122 83 93 88 61 14 93 104 48 13 2515 Activities

1990 – To March 31, 2010 combined as one total

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Observations That May Affect Activity

• We no longer consider ourselves a last resort lender and have become more of a partner with lending institutions, real estate agencies, insurance agencies, accountants etc. We have lent out over $18.7 million and levered over $46 million in the region which confirms that we are an effective partner with other lending institutions and communities in business development. • “Eighty percent of businesses fail in the first five years. By contrast, eighty percent of businesses that have participated in a business competition succeed after five years.”1Horizons Magazine Volume 1, Issue 2, 2011 (Regina Regional Opportunities Commission). Accordingly, the Board continues to support the Youth Business Excellence Awards in the region. • CFP (Community Futures Performance) report round 8 (2010-2015) completed February 2019. This report is a continuation of a performance measurement strategy used to evaluate Community Futures (CF) loan client success by comparing several indicators of business success with results from comparable firms for the period 2010 to 2015. These indicators include industry concentration, employment growth, firm longevity, sales growth, and labour productivity growth, which are measured using data obtained from Statistics Canada. • It should be noted that CF loan clients rebounded from recessionary impacts following the financial crisis of 2008 better than similar firms that did not receive CF lending. Year by year, CF assisted firms also proved capable of outperforming comparable firms in both business survival rates and year-to-year sales growth. Further analysis should continue to evaluate how each group performs over time, and whether or not the trends will deviate with time.

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INVESTMENT FUNDS Newsask had seventy-six loan applications approved in 2020/21, equating to $4,318,021 with $264,435 of that on hold. $2,030,987 of that is RRRF loan funds. As of March 31, 2021, 74 new loans had been disbursed (65 being RRRF loans) in the amount of $3,005,642. In analyzing the loans approved this year, two loans were repeat clients.

As at: Non Repayable Repayable Investment Disabilities Investment RRRF Fund Total March 31, 2021 Investment Fund Fund Fund

Total Investment Fund Assets at end of year $2,736,068 $1,028,267 2,110,987 $324,898.23 $3,897,439

Cash on Hand (before commitments) $583,878 $ 447,836 80,000 $ 213,196.36 $1,068,694

Loan Commitments $ 264,435 $0 $20,000 $0 $284,435

Balance to Lend Out $319,443 $ 447,836 $60,000 $213,196 $1,040,475

Loans Receivable at Year End $2,877,975 $580,432 2,030,987 $ 111,697 $5,601,091 CFS Lending Pool $0 $0

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at Year End $ 470,911 $ 85,825 0 $3,398 $ 560,134

Bad Debt Expense for Fiscal Year End $ 45,911 $ 3,145 0 $1,575 $ 50,631

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Non Repayable Repayable Investment Disabilities RRRF Fund Total Investment Fund Fund Investment Fund

# of Loans Disbursed 6 0 65 3 74

Value of Loans Disbursed $909,655 $0 $ 2,030,987 $ 65,000 $3,005,642

Number of FT/PT Jobs Created or 20 0 89 4 113 Maintained

Funds Leveraged $4,169,802 $ $85,000 $ 4,254,802

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NEWSASK STATISTICS ZONE BY ZONE FOR THE PERIOD APRIL1, 2020 TO MARCH 31, 2021 LOAN PORTFOLIO ONLY

# OF LOANS TOTAL FUNDS $ LOANS DISBURSED Board Mem/Zone DISBURSED LEVERAGED Bishoff 0 $0 $0 ZONE 1 Lindsay 5 156,000 $411,000 ZONE 2 Klyne 10 510,000 $10,000 ZONE 3 McMunn 20 688,950 $ 42,000 ZONE 4 Cleaveley 17 508,187 $150,000 ZONE 5 Berg 1 26,000 $0 ZONE 6 Len 2 290,409 $ ZONE 7 Vacant 9 175,185 $140,500 ZONE 8 Holowatuik 10 218,015 $0 ZONE 9

TOTAL 74 $3,005,642 $ 4,254,802

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NEWSASK COMMUNITIES AND THEIR POPULATION (2006 and 2011 Census; Statistics Canada) (June 30, 2015; Ministry of Health*)

2016 Zone #1: 2015* 2011 2006 Zone #6: 2016 2015* 2011 2006 Village of Cumberland House 671 815 772 810 Village of Lake Lenore 284 Cumberland House Nation 795 792 715 595 Town of 661 896 686 690 : 1,466 Total Zone #1 1,607 1,487 1,405 Village of Spalding 244 367 242 237 Village of St. Brieux 667 857 590 492 Zone #2: 2016 2015* 2011 2006 Village of Pleasantdale 76 Village of Aylsham 65 131 71 92 RM of Spalding 453 211 447 425 Town of Arborfield 312 466 326 329 RM of Pleasantdale 596 407 611 607 Town of Carrot River 973 1,658 1,000 941 RM of Lake Lenore 587 Village of Zenon Park 194 273 187 192 Total Zone #6: 3,568 2,738 2,576 2,451 RM of Arborfield 343 148 453 429 RM of Moose Range 1,000 448 1,131 1,806 Zone #7: 2016 2015* 2011 2006 Total Zone #2: 2,887 3,124 3,168 3,789 Village of 166 453 200 185 Village of Fosston 45 93 55 55 Zone #3: 2016 2015* 2011 2006 Town of Kelvington 834 1,095 864 866 Town of 359 547 381 346 Town of Rose Valley 282 542 296 338 Village of 198 396 205 221 RM of Kelvington 398 167 499 514 Village of Love 50 115 65 55 RM of Ponass Lake 422 199 527 618 Town of Nipawin 3,989 5,600 4,265 4,076 RM of Barrier Valley 431 211 498 576 Village of Smeaton 182 285 181 183 Yellow Quill First Nation 50 659 547 420 Village of White Fox 355 627 364 348 Total Zone #7: 2,628 3,419 3,486 3,572 RM of Nipawin 1,004 323 1,030 1,151 RM of Torch River 1,471 827 1,468 1,559 Red Earth Cree Nation 334 1,054 389 383 Zone #8: 2016 2015* 2011 2006 Shoal Lake Cree Nation 424 514 622 545 Village of 201 354 199 201 Total Zone #3: 8,366 10,288 8,970 8,867 Village of Mistatim 101 180 73 89 Village of Weekes 40 164 42 55 Town of 862 1,374 855 783 Zone #4: 2016 2015* 2011 2006 Village of Carragana 39 57 - - Village of Beatty 60 57 63 61 RM of Porcupine 803 Town of Kinistino 654 823 743 643 392 920 949

5,778 City of Melfort 6,590 5,576 5,192 RM of Bjorkdale 851 363 900 997 387 Town of Star City 631 460 428 Total Zone #8: 2,897 2,884 2,989 3,074 Village of Weldon 197 226 196 205 RM of Star City 918 392 911 936 RM of Flett Springs 732 373 751 736 Zone #9: 2016 2015* 2011 2006 RM of Kinistino 554 657 531 713 Town of Hudson Bay 1,397 2,363 1,504 1,646 James Smith Cree Nation 743 1,289 674 708 RM of Hudson Bay 1,114 716 1,122 1,359 Total Zone #4: 10,023 11,038 9,905 9,622 Total Zone #9: 2,511 3,079 2,626 3,005

Zone #5: 2016 2015* 2011 2006 Town of Tisdale 3136 4,021 3,180 3,000 Village of Ridgedale 55 82 80 66 Village of Valpraiso 15 RM of Tisdale 911 502 916 919 RM of Connaught 586 591 629 656 RM of Willow Creek 630 716 693 719 Kinistin Saulteaux Nation 321 400 365 271 Total Zone #5: 5,654 6,312 5,863 5,631

Total Newsask Population: 2016 2015* 2011 2006 40,000 44,489 41,070 41,416

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