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Agribition continues to have an economic impact

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) continues to make a significant contribution to the Regina and Saskatchewan economies.

This according to a recent study conducted by Praxis Consulting Ltd.

The study, commissioned by CWA following the 2022 show, showed a 31 per cent increase in the overall economic impact since its last assessment, bringing the total contribution to $96.5 million which is up from $73.6 million in 2017.

CWA CEO, Shaun Kindopp said the show is a major economic driver.

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