Regional OpportunitiesThese characteristics provide the basis upon which many opportunities are evolving for the Corridor.
- New uranium mines
- Special forest products
- La Loche to Fort McMurray road link (tourism)
- Adventure and eco-tourism
The Northwest Transportation and Trade Corridor Capability Report, by highlighting these characteristics, illustrates the prominent opportunities associated with the Corridor's transportation, tourism, and industrial and economic development. Further, the report's review of the Corridor's comparative advantages, helps form the basis upon which a strategy can be prepared for the Corridor to complete effectively with southern corridors and ports.
The Northern Saskatchewan economy is experiencing significant growth in the forestry, mining, tourism and construction sectors. The extensive resource base in the northern region provides the basis for strong, sustained development well into the future. Key Linkages
- Highway - Primary and secondary highways (Highways: 2, 11, 16, 51, 55 and 155)
- Trucking to most communities and uranium mines
- Daily bus service from Prince Albert to La Ronge
- Railway - CN's east-west mainline system
- Airports - Regular scheduled service to Saskatoon (Prince Albert and La Ronge)
Major Industries
- Mining (uranium, gold and base metals)
- Forestry (logging, wood processing, pulp and paper)
- Construction (highways, mines)
- Agriculture (wild rice, grain and seeds)
- Tourism (parks, summer and winter activities)
- Other (manufacturing, transportation)
New Opportunities
- New uranium mines and exploration for new mineral ore bodies
- Forest management planning and partnerships
- Tourism (adventure and eco-tourism)
- Construction of new mines and northern infrastructure
- Special forest products and value-added manufacturing
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