Small Town. Huge Advantages.

The Hub of Southwest Saskatchewan

 

Ideally positioned along the Trans-Canada Highway & the CPR mainline, this community of 2,500 is centrally located an equal distance between the major urban centres of Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary & Great Falls and an hour from the regional centres of Medicine Hat and Swift Current. This convenient proximity offers the community ready access to major shipping corridors, as well as ready access to connector flights to international airports.

Total Population:

2084

Median Household Income:

$57,728

Total Visible Minorities:

210

 

Growing Industry

A number of industries use Maple Creek as an important service centre, including: ranching, farming, oil & gas and tourism. Located within Tourism Saskatchewan’s recently designated Cypress Hills Destination Area, tourism returns are a significant aspect of the community’s commercial sector.

 

Amenities

Various community facilities ensure that recreation & leisure opportunities abound, including walking trails, parks, skating & curling rinks, swimming pool, golf course, spray-park, seniors’ centre and more.

Amazing People

Maple Creek offers its diverse population of over 2000 residents the less complicated lifestyle of a smaller community, while providing all the cultural and recreational amenities one would expect of a regional centre.

 

Shovel Ready

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Modern Infrastructure

Modern infrastructure amenities such as recently upgraded educational facilities (K-12), a new regional integrated health care facility, a satellite campus of the regional college, and new water treatment plant all contribute to the development and well-being of the citizenry.

 

Strength in Diversity

A long standing cooperative relationship with Nekaneet First Nation, as well as opportunities for new immigrants rounds out the multi-cultural face of the community.

 

Business Development

The Town of Maple Creek is always eager to see business expansion and new business development within the community.

The best first-step when considering business expansion or new business development within the Town of Maple Creek is to speak with the Town of Maple Creek’s Economic Development Officer. They can guide you through the Town of Maple Creek’s zoning bylaw, business licensing, development permit application, and the Town’s suite of business development incentives. They can also advise you on properties that the Town of Maple Creek may have available: (306) 662-4829 (info@maplecreek.ca)

 

Maple Creek Business Incubation Program

This program offers up to two years of property tax abatement for new businesses operating out of owned commercial properties within the downtown core

Maple Creek New Commercial Construction Incentive

This program offers property tax abatements for the construction of new commercial properties.

Maple Creek Commercial Property Repurposing Incentive

This program offers property tax credits for the major repurposing and rehabilitation of existing non- heritage commercial properties.

Maple Creek Heritage Conservation Incentive Program

This program offers property tax credits for the repurposing and rehabilitation of commercial heritage buildings within the Maple Creek Heritage District.

Total Labour Force

1060

Employment Rate

59%

Unemployment Rate

3.8%