Kerrobert’s Welter named Chair of APAS Task Force

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Rural Connectivity Task Force. From now until January 2021, the Task Force will investigate the barriers to and opportunities for improved internet and cellular service in rural Saskatchewan. They will meet with industry experts, service providers, academics, and the public to find out why a digital divide exists in Saskatchewan and identify the necessary steps to ensure equal access in the future.

The Rural Connectivity Task Force is made up of the following agricultural producers from across the province:

• Task Force Chair and APAS Board member Jeremy Welter – RM of Mariposa #350 (Kerrobert).

• APAS Vice President Ian Boxall – APAS Representative for RM of Connaught #457 (Tisdale).

• APAS Vice President Bill Prybylski – APAS Representative for RM of Garry #245 (Willowbrook).

• Bev Pirio – APAS Representative for RM of Laurier #38 (Radville).

• Paige Stewart – Co-Chair of the APAS Young Agricultural Producers Committee (Fillmore).