Unofficial word is a big-box store will open a location within the RM in the near future. There’s already a funky little general store area in the Yetman’s sports shop, deli goods and a butcher at Frigs Natural Meats, an ice-cream shop and several other businesses. Christian says there’s a domino effect as residential growth sparks new commercial development, which means more jobs close to home and more infrastructure development. She notes that the province has directed more funding the RM’s way, with upgrades to Highway 9, a new pedestrian bridge and traffic lights. The RM is in the Seven Oaks School Division. It has an elementary school and Olynyk expects to see at least one new public school over the next few years. The Dasmesh School Kindergarten- Grade 10 English-Sikh faith-based school opened this September and Gateway Church King’s School has plans to open a school in the future. Olynyk says there are 10 outdoor skating rinks and excellent recreational programs, indoors at Sunova Centre and outdoors on soccer and baseball fields. “The baseball diamonds I’ve been told are the best in the province,” he says, adding the RM has an agreement with Tennis Canada and Tennis Manitoba to open eight outdoor courts and, eventually, an indoor tennis facility at no cost to the RM. KEEPING IT RURAL — Cont’d from page 35
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