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Affordable Parts Affordable Parts has been in Saskatoon since 1988 and has become a go to stop for farmers in the region. “Working Hard to Keep Farmers Farming” has been the motto for Affordable Parts over the last few decades. Affordable Parts works hard to keep the cost low on parts for the end user by sourcing, manufacturing, and creating high quality
parts to sell to the agricultural world. The business has grown over the last few years from supporting farmers locally, to nationally, to internationally. Affordable Parts keeps a large inventory of replacement wear parts, supplies and more on hand! www.affordableparts.ca
A1 Accounting Group LLP
A1 Accounting Group LLP is pleased to recognize the long-term service and dedication of Ted Lewis, CPA, CMA who is starting his 40th year as a Chartered Professional Accountant. He was born and raised in Saskatchewan and has spent most of his professional career in the province. A lifelong Rider fan and proud family man. Ted has brought a steady hand to his professional and private life. He continues working in the Assurance field in audit and review. If your non-profit or charitable organization needs the services of an experienced auditor, please reach out, he would be happy to help.
SUBMIT YOUR STORIES TO: bv@saskatoonchamber.com 14 BUSINESSVOICE SASKATOON FALL / 2021
Global Institute for Food Security Nutrien, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have endorsed the new direction of the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) in a renewed agreement, providing additional funding to support the Institute’s next phase of growth. Founded by the three entities in 2012, GIFS works with partners to discover, develop and deliver innovative solutions for the production of globally sustainable food. To accommodate its plans for its next
phase of operations, GIFS has relocated to an expansive facility at Innovation Place, Saskatoon. The move allows the Institute restructure its work around its science programs and new state-of –the-art technology platforms – to support research and development that will enhance digital agriculture, accelerate plant breeding, increase quality crop yield and build plant resilience to climate change. www.gifs.ca
