The overall economic impact of potash in Saskatchewan is staggering. Dozens of villages and towns have seen new opportunities and new life come to their municipalities. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent to ensure that the future of Saskatchewan's communities continues to shine brightly. Here is just a handful of success stories about how the potash industry has supported the many communities that its employees call home.

The Town of Lanigan

Over 325 people working at the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (PCS), and many of them call Lanigan home. In 2011, the town grew to 1,390 people and continues to grow today. In order to support this growth, PCS has donated millions of dollars to help nurture a bright future for this central Saskatchewan community.

"PCS has supported the community very well and has been a good corporate citizen," said Andrew Cebryk, the mayor of Lanigan for the last three years. "They give a lot of donations to the service clubs in the community. They support the local food bank and youth groups, and they sponsor events like blood drives two or three times a year. They've also sponsored our heritage centre, which was the old CP station, with an interactive potash display."

Major projects and donations by PCS include a $1M donation for a medical clinic located in Lanigan, which is run by five of the surrounding municipalities. In 2002, the Town of Lanigan received $500,000 to help construct the Arena Hall Complex and, recently, the ice plant was replaced, using a $50,000 donation. The town is currently raising funds to match the $100,000 PCS donation for a new fire truck.

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