ESTEVAN - Estevan has been selected as a Smart 21 Community for 2022 by the Intelligent Community Forum.

The exciting news was announced during the grand opening of the Southeast Innovation Business Development Centre on May 18.

Estevan became the first community in Saskatchewan to make it to the top, and city Coun. Rebecca Foord, who is also a part of the city's innovation council, said they are now trying to make it to the top seven and then hope to be named the No 1 Intelligent Community for 2022.

The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) is a global network of cities and regions with a think tank at its centre. Its mission is to help communities in the digital age find a new path to economic development and community growth – one that creates inclusive prosperity, tackles social challenges and enriches quality of life.

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