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RME ag society grant open for applications

2023 will be the third year for the program

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Manitoba’s agricultural societies will again have a chance the get extra funding this year from Rocky Mountain Equipment. On May 1, the major equipment dealer confirmed that the Right by You Ag Society Grant program will continue for 2023. Four ag societies across the Prairies will be chosen this year. Each will receive $10,000 for
EDAM recognizes the first group be to certified with its new Community Edge program during the group’s spring forum in Roblin in May.
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Developing the economic developers

A new certification program aims to improve and standardize skills for those working to build the rural economy

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It’s back to school for community economic development officers. The Economic Developers Association of Manitoba (EDAM) has launched its newly completed, eight-module certification program, dubbed Community Edge, and the first class has graduated, following the group’s spring forum in Roblin in mid-May. “EDAM developed a strategic plan in 2013 and recognized that professional development was
Growth in private sector businesses is indicative of a strong economy. But there are communities in rural Manitoba getting scant or no attention from economic development agencies.
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Economic development delivery needs improvement: draft report

A draft strategy proposes ways to improve support business startups and other forms of rural development

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Rural Manitoba needs a more co-ordinated approach to economic development delivery. That’s according to a draft strategy proposing some ideas for grappling with a system of too many groups working with neither a shared vision nor goals. What’s developed over time is now a “confusing landscape of programs and services” that many potential entrepreneurs see
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Rural economic development delivery up for review

A more co-ordinated approach is sought, 
a new committee’s chair says

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A new committee has formed to take a hard look at Manitoba’s rural economic development services and seek a way to better co-ordinate how they’re delivered. Manitoba’s Agriculture, Food and Rural Develop­ment Minister Ron Kost­yshyn announced the formation of the Rural Economic Development Steering Com­mittee last week. Over the next few months, he said, the
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Rural Canada is in a state of neglect, report says

Federal policy vacuum resulting in erosion of rural communities in Canada

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A newly released report paints a bleak picture of rural Canada — a rundown place that is neglected by governments and running out of people, despite its vital role and partnership with urban Canada. The State of Rural Canada 2015, details the multiple and serious challenges facing rural regions including depopulation, aging infrastructure, lack of
downtown Souris, Manitoba
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Community development with a small town feel

Manitoba towns learn what’s working for them — and what needs work — 
with First Impressions Community Exchange program

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A first impression is a lasting one — whether it’s a person or a place. For small towns, it can make the difference between new people wanting to come and live there — or looking elsewhere. Souris and Minnedosa both jumped at the chance to take part this summer in an ongoing program pairing Manitoba towns

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