Manitoba Rural Revival Signals via Migration and Prices
Rural Manitoba shows an improving tide after years of decline. Alberta's oil boom drew workers from 2001, while Manitoba's interprovincial losses turned around in late 2007 and early 2008. Cattle and crop prices rise though input costs stay high. Communities report growth in homes, and VIA Rail shifts Brandon stop to Rivers with local expansion projects fueling optimism.
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Manitoba
Alberta
Statistics Canada
United States
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Beautiful Plains
North Central Plains
Gladstone
Yellowhead
Highway 10
Saskatchewan
Dauphin
VIA Rail
Brandon
Brandon North
Neepawa
Springhill Farms
McCreary
Mount Agassiz
Homecoming echoes of Trochu and Neepawa memories
The author recalls childhood visits near Trochu Alberta, describing family rules and leaving home, then shifts to Neepawa Manitoba's 125th Anniversary Homecoming. He reflects on aging towns, changing farms, and the enduring friendliness of Manitoba, inviting readers to revisit memories and enjoy community renewal.
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Neepawa
Hamilton
Manitoba
Let's Talk Taxes on a New Winnipeg Stadium
Colin Craic argues Manitoba taxpayers deserve a public debate before funding a new Winnipeg Bombers stadium. He criticizes the private expression of interest process, calls for transparency, and suggests rebates or audience input as ways to gauge public priority. He notes past arena deals with blacked out details.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg
Manitoba
BDO Dunwoody
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
CTF
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Kate Jackman
Atkinson
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Trochu
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