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FlexNetworks to get $11.2 million to bring broadband to 21 rural Saskatchewan areas (updated)

REGINA – The rural broadband funding announcements don’t stop (and there’s another coming Wednesday, too).The federal government today announced $11.2 million in funding for FlexNetworks to bring new or improved high-speed Internet access and capacity to 21 rural communities in Saskatchewan. In addition to the government’s investment, from the Connect to Innovate program (search Cartt.ca for that, to see the number of announced projects), FlexNetworks is also contributing $3.7 million.The communities to get help from independent network operator FlexNetworks are listed in the government’s press release as: Amazon, Arlington Beach, Bradwell, Colesdale Park, Etters Beach, Glen Harbour, Island View, Kannata...