Canora

Canora, with a population of 2,208, is located at the junction of Highways 9 and 5. These roads provide access to the region's many areas of recreation. Because Canora is on the CNR railway that becomes the Hudson Bay Route, export opportunities through Hudson Bay are abundant.

Dura Fibre Inc., a flax straw processing plant, and Eastern Air Supplies manufacturing plant, plus a meat processing plant, compliment the goods and services offered to the agricultural community.

The amenities offered by the community include recreation facilities, assisted senior living, a hospital, and all types of medical offices including dental and chiropractic.

Other municipal services include complete emergency services (police, fire and ambulance). Canora has excellent access to parks, lakes and cultural sites.


Canora digest:

  • Education facilities include elementary and high school, with access to the Parkland Regional College and the courses it offers.


  • Local tax rate is 45.14 (22.3 municipal, 22.84 education).


  • The combined water and sewer rate is $90 quarterly, with an overage rate over 2,000 gallons.


  • The average residential home costs $40,000, with the price range between $20,000 and $150,000.


  • Economic incentives include no business tax, various tax cancellation policies, and low interest small business loans. Business development assistance is readily available.

For more information, please contact:

Harvey Chernoff
Economic Development Officer
Box 717
Canora, Saskatchewan
S0A 0L0

Phone: (306) 563-5753
Fax: (306) 563-4336
Email: townofcanora@sk.sympatico.ca
Web site: www.canora.com


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