LOCATIONThe Town of Sturgis is located at the junction of the north-south CN mainline from Winnipeg to Churchill and the CN branch line from Swan River in the east. Primary Highways No. 9 and No. 49 serve the community, giving excellent access to the north, south, east and west. ECONOMIC ACTIVITYThe major industry in the area is agriculture and logging. The forests are rich in wildlife and the lakes are full of fish. Excellent for hunting, fishing and relaxing.Sturgis Sports & Rodeo Committee hosts "Saskatchewan's Largest One Day Sports & Rodeo" every year on July 1st. FINANCIAL BENEFITSSmall Business Loans are offered through the Economic Development Committee/Co-operative to new and existing businesses, up to a maximum of $10,000.00.For new businesses starting up in town, no municipal property taxes are payable for the first year. No business taxes charged in town. Town-owned serviced residential lots are for sale at $1.00 each. Construction has to be started within one year. For more information please contact the Town Office for details. |
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