Community forum in Roblin questions local economic development
A Roblin forum revisits decades of economic development efforts. Attendees note limited job growth despite new hall, motel, ski hill, and airport, and question whether the town actually wants growth or prefers the status quo. Community members fear disruption and rising traffic.
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Neighbors Explore Diversified Rural Ventures Tour in Souris
A bus of over 50 southwest Manitoba farm women toured Souris area businesses in late October. Stops included metal art studios, a greenhouse duo, a Winnipeg couple’s rock and tallow shop and bed and breakfasts. Other sites featured a berry farm, a Brandon butcher shop, a sunflower processor, and two antique filled inns.
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Farm of
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Brandon
Middle East
Asia
Rural self guided tours showcase local entrepreneurs
A woman presenter highlighted fruitcakes plum puddings and sauces during a rural economy tour in southwest Manitoba. The guide encourages regional potters sheep farmers bed and breakfasts and other crafts to host self guided tours with stops at five to six places and an eatery for a family day.
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