AN INSPIRING PLACE
Bird Capital of Manitoba
Recognized as the Bird Capital of Manitoba, and located along the 'Banana Belt'. The abundance of bird species and variety of wildlife is sure to please. The Wildlife Management Areas make great hiking destinations to enjoy the prairie landscape. Experience the opportunities around the area for winter and summer sports, all of which, make this region a must-see.
Family Friendly Communities
The communities of the region believe that families matter and that children can simply be children in an environment safe for playing and learning. With events to attend, clubs and sports to join, and many outdoor activities to take advantage of, we invite your family to enjoy what the region has to offer.
Photo submitted by Ronda Palmer
LOCATION
The Regional Profile of the Crocus Country Economic Development Corporation. starts from the Saskatchewan/Manitoban border and extends eastward 60 km. It includes the Major Highways of PTH 3 and 83 and sits roughly 300 kilometers southwest of Winnipeg.
Located in Southwest Manitoba, bordering Saskatchewan to the west and the United States to the south. The landscape is filled with farmland and dotted with oil producing pump jacks. Croplands vary between Wheat, Canola, Corn and Legumes changing every mile with stunning prairie landscapes and the Turtle Mountains to the east.
The property market offers opportunity for every budget throughout the region! The cost to purchase a property varies across the region, but when compared to larger centres, housing in the region is very affordable. Families can find 1200 square foot properties for under $250,000, with the prices on smaller houses available for under $100,000.
Business is alive and well. The primary economic driver is agriculture, with developed oilfields existing to the south, east and west areas of our region. These industries provide for entrepreneurial activity across many other sectors which also make a considerable contribution to local economies. Self employment represents 31% of the region, with many of these businesses operating for more than 10 years and some being multi-generational.
Town of Melita
Municipality of Brenda-Waskada
Municipality of Two Borders
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Municipality of Two Borders
Municipality of Brenda-Waskada
Municipality of Two Borders
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Municipality of Brenda-Waskada
Municipality of Brenda-Waskada
Municipality of Brenda-Waskada
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Curtis Brown Member at Large - Chairperson
Jordan Smith Member at Large - Vice-Chairperson
Eric Forster Economic Development Officer - Secretary
Camiel Serruys Town of Melita Representative
Mark Custance Municipality of Two Borders Representative
Alana Vansteelandt Municipality of Brenda-Waskada Representative
Declan Alphonso Southwest Horizon School Division Representative
Cindy Horrigan Member at Large
Ronda Palmer Member at Large
ERIC FORSTER - Economic Development Officer
The Economic Development Office is here to provide assistance in your business or relocation requirements. We encourage you to discover what our area could offer and how this can be your new location for growth.
We can guide you on relevant information about the region to help in your business-decision making process. Our proactive approach to opportunities and customer service towards individuals or businesses considering settling in our area, can help in your transition as you move in and be a part of the community.
We are a good networking resource by introducing you to organizations and individuals in the area that may contribute to the success of your new venture.