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The Advertising Agency Association of Saskatchewan (AAAS) was formed in the early 1980s as a lobby group for advertising companies as they felt that government contracts for advertising were not being awarded fairly. When the provincial government changed (to Progressive Conservative) the group became inactive as it was felt among members that hiring practices were fair and equal. It was resurrected in 1991, for 5 or 6 years, as a body to deal with New Democratic Party's new system of tendering out work. Eventually the members were satisfied with the results of their lobbying, and the AAAS became inactive once again.

The Back to the Farm Research Foundation (BFRF) was created in 1973, with the sponsorship of the National Farmers Union, its goals were to encourage organic farming, to lobby government to create new policies that support chemical-free agriculture, and to conduct research and share information. Elmer Laird was instrumental in creating this organization, and was its first president. In 2001 Laird retired as a farmer and donated the use of his land (640 acres) to the BFRF whereupon it was established as an organic research and demonstration farm, the first of its kind in Canada. Research plots were planted for the purpose of demonstrating the benefits of farming without pesticides, and other aspects of organic farming. The Foundation also offers, without charge, consultations and advise on all aspects of organic agriculture.

In 1983 the Foundation formed the first certified organic farmers co-operative, and in 1985 established a plant with a grain cleaner and a stone ground flour mill at Girvin, Saskatchewan, the first in Canada. The Canadian Organic Producers' Marketing Co-operative milled flour and marketed organic grains and oil seeds in North America and abroad, and had accumulated 192 members before going bankrupt in 1992.

The Back to the Farm Research Foundation was dissolved on December 31, 2016.

Changed from Regina Cablevision Co-operative effective April 17, 2000.

Estevan, Saskatchewan's brickmaking industry began as an offshoot of the coal industry in 1902. The first plant started in 1906 as a private company, Eureka Coal and Brick Co. In 1912 the plant was sold and renamed Estevan Brick and Coal Company. In 1918 it was sold again and renamed International Clay Products.

As Estevan clay was unsuitable for refractory (fire) bricks, the plant focused exclusively on face and common brick during its early years. In the 1920s, as part of a general plant expansion, the plant expanded its product line to include "Scots Gray" building tile, terra-cotta, quarry floor tiles, and pottery (wine jugs). This necessitated shipping in clay from Eastend for blending with Estevan clay.

In 1932 the plant closed due to the Great Depression. In 1945 the Saskatchewan government purchased the plant and reopened it as a Crown Corporation operating under the name Saskatchewan Clay Products. In 1964, the plant underwent another name change, to Estevan Clay Products Division. In 1965, the daily management of the plant was handed over to Industrial Management Ltd. The plant, which underwent another name change to Estevan Brick Ltd., became a limited liability company with the province as majority shareholder.

This structure continued until 1969, when the plant was sold to Peben Contractors Ltd. The revamped company, called Estevan Brick, introduced new product lines, including what was reputed to be the whitest brick produced in North America. In 1978 Estevan Brick became a division of Thunderbrick Ltd.. In 1992 it was sold again to Canada Brick, and in 1995 it was sold a final time to I-XL Industries Ltd. It was incorporated in 1995 as Estevan Brick (1995). In 1997 the plant was closed due to shrinking markets.

The plant's face brick can be found in a number of buildings in Western Canada and North Dakota, including the Estevan Court House (now a provincial heritage site), the Federal Building in Regina, the Assiniboia Court House, the Saskatoon Normal School, the Power Station at Estevan, and the SaskPower building in Regina. An official edict from the province, brought in in 1965 during the years of W. Ross Thatcher, ordered that buildings constructed with public money be built from Saskatchewan brick; hence many public buildings constructed during this period contain bricks from the Estevan brick plant. Much of the snow-white brick was sold in the province of Quebec.

On January 25, 1967 representatives of the provincial government, provincial and municipal museums and the field director of the Canadian Museums Association met in Regina, Saskatchewan to discuss the formation of a provincial museums association in Saskatchewan. The first general meeting of the Saskatchewan Museums Association was held in Regina on April 8, 1967. The Saskatchewan Museums Association was incorporated as a non-profit corporation on December 20, 1968 under the provisions of The Societies Act. The name of the organization was changed to the Museums Association of Saskatchewan Incorporated on May 5, 1989.

The mandate of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan (MAS) is to further museum activities throughout the province; set up training and resource programmes; and develop guidelines for standards of museum operations for its members. The MAS offers certificate programmes; manages grants; offers educational and professional development opportunities; provides guidelines for recognized standards of museum operations; raises public awareness of museums; fosters communication among members of the museum community; and represents the interests and concerns of members to government and other agencies.

The MAS's office is currently (2010) located at 424 McDonald Street in Regina. The MAS is governed by an elected board of directors who are responsible for establishing the vision and goals of the organization. An executive and administrative staff deliver programs and services. Membership is open to Saskatchewan museums and individuals, including art galleries, community museums, larger urban museums, exhibition centres, archives, zoos, and historic parks and sites. The MAS currently receives funding from the federal and provincial governments and Sask. Lotteries.

The first organizational meeting of the Saskatchewan Library Association was held in Regina, Saskatchewan on April 13, 1914. Seventeen individuals representing library interests from major centres throughout the province attended the meeting. The purpose of the organization was to promote the professional interests of librarians and others engaged in library and related educational work, to provide a forum for exchanging views in convention, and to work for the founding and improvement of libraries. The first resolution passed by the Association addressed the need to provide rural schools with library facilities. Travelling libraries, library legislation and the development of the National Library of Canada were other discussions in early correspondence and minutes of annual conferences of the Association. Membership in the Saskatchewan Library Association included persons engaged in library work, and others elected by its executive council. There were eighteen members in the Association in its first year. The original Saskatchewan Library Association ceased to exist after 1918.

The Saskatchewan Government Libraries Association was a non-profit organization established in June 1975 to foster communication between libraries within departments, agencies, and crown corporations of the Government of Saskatchewan. The organization changed its name to the Association of Saskatchewan Government Libraries (ASGL) in 1977 and was incorporated on February 9, 1977 under the provisions of the Societies Act. The executive included a president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary and editor.

The mandate of the ASGL was to assist member libraries in providing effective information and reference services to their users. The Association's objectives included assisting members in obtaining adequate staff, materials and facilities; establishing efficient methods of obtaining and cataloguing publications; coordinating planning objectives; and encouraging in-service training. The ASGL organized annual conferences and workshops, published a newsletter, conducted studies and surveys, and liaised with library organizations both within and outside Saskatchewan.

At a meeting on May 30, 1985, the executive of the ASGL recommended the dissolution of the Association as a separate organization and encouraged members to join the Special Libraries Section of the Saskatchewan Library Association. The ASGL was dissolved on September 30, 1986.

The Air Force Association of Canada was founded on 21 May 1948 to provide civilian community support to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), and to serve as a network for ex-airmen who had returned to civilian life. Branches or "wings" were formed in many cities across Canada. Initially, the association drew its membership from all ranks of the RCAF, and concentrated on military-based aviation initiatives. The association was re-organized in 1972 to include members of the civilian aviation community. Its activities focused on supporting aviation in Canada, preserving the traditions of the RCAF, working with air cadets, improving living conditions for servicemen, cooperating with other veterans associations, and promoting community-based service. Members have been active in other activities including the National Executive of the Association and the RCAF Benevolent Fund.

No. 600 (City of Regina) Wing received its charter on 5 January 1949. The Association's membership includes veterans of numerous squadrons such as
No. 162 BR (Flying Boat) Squadron, which flew consolidated Cansos during the Second World War. As of July 1998, the Association had 103 members. The Association is closely affiliated with the 600 RCAF Veterans Association, which provides assistance to needy air force veterans and works to preserve air force history.