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May 2026
RFNOW Hosts Grassroots Events and Community Meetings as Fiber Internet Expansion Comes to the Rural Municipalities of Vanscoy, Corman Park, and Beyond
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Vanscoy, SK — RFNOW Inc. continued its grassroots outreach across the region with recent events at the Robin’s Nest in Vanscoy and Delisle’s Mel Rose Bakery, along with well-attended community meetings in Pike Lake and Merrill Hills, connecting directly with residents and businesses about the future of fiber-optic Internet in their communities. These local events provided opportunities for meaningful conversations, questions, and feedback as RFNOW prepares to bring reliable, high-speed fiber Internet to the Rural Municipalities of Vanscoy and Corman Park, as well as 68 additional rural municipalities, communities, and First Nations across Saskatchewan as part of a major province-wide network expansion planned for 2026. “Connecting face-to-face with people where they live and work is incredibly important to us,” said Chris Kennedy, CEO of RFNOW. “These gatherings allow us to listen directly to residents, explain what fiber Internet means for their homes and businesses, and build trust as we invest long-term in rural Saskatchewan.” RFNOW is a Manitoba-based telecommunications provider dedicated exclusively to serving rural, underserved, and Indigenous communities. Unlike national carriers, RFNOW is purpose-built for rural connectivity—designing, building, and operating fiber networks that deliver fast, future-proof Internet capable of supporting remote work, online learning, telehealth, agriculture technology, and economic growth. Bringing Fiber to Rural Saskatchewan RFNOW’s fiber-to-the-premises network is designed to bring urban-level Internet speeds to rural homes, farms, and businesses—without data caps or performance slowdowns.
The planned 2026 expansion represents one of the largest coordinated fiber builds in rural Saskatchewan, ensuring communities long left behind by traditional providers have access to modern digital infrastructure. The recent gatherings in Vanscoy, Delisle, Pike Lake, and Merrill Hills highlighted strong interest from residents and business owners who recognize the importance of reliable Internet for quality of life, business competitiveness, and community sustainability. “From local entrepreneurs to families and farmers, we’re hearing loud and clear that dependable Internet is no longer a luxury—it’s essential,” RFNOW added. “Our mission is to make sure rural Saskatchewan has the connectivity it needs today and for decades to come.” Residents interested in project updates, construction timelines, or service availability are encouraged to visit rfnow.com/its-about-time to register for a fiber drop or follow RFNOW on social media for the latest information.
Pike Lake community members learn about RFNOW fibre internet expansion RCMP Reports ............... p. 14
Down the Road ............. p. 2
MP Report ..................... p. 5
SPRING CLEANING p. 9
Letters to the Editor .... p. 3
Community Reports ...... p. 6
Agriculture Reports ..... p. 12 Business Directory ......... p. 15
Council Reports ............ p. 4
GARAGE SALES ......... p. 7 Nick Kossovan ............. p. 13 Local Businesses ............ p. 16
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