Small Towns

• More British Columbians moving to small towns, report shows

  According to a recent study, migration from metropolitan areas into smaller communities has increased since 2015.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2022
  
• Big plans coming to Biggar, Sask. as town plans major revitalization

  The Town of Biggar has announced plans to revitalize its downtown core by using donations to cover the projected $8 million cost.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2021
  
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• Calgary photographer preserves Saskatchewan towns on film

  George Webber has been taking photos of small towns and villages in Saskatchewan for 30 years. He says he visits from Calgary because he finds something new every time.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2020
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• An 8-hour drive for braids: Why Black haircare is hard in small-town Canada

  For many Black women in rural communities, hair care products aren't available and neither are stylists, making it a challenge to take care of their hair.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 22, 2020
• U of S professor says small towns need to save themselves

  Prof. Ken Coates says small towns will need to find ways to attract new residents and businesses, which they'll need to reverse a troubling demographic trend.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2020
• U of R research team granted $3M to help dementia patients in rural Saskatchewan

  A grant of $3 million has been awarded to a University of Regina (U of R) research team.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2019
• ‘You might as well be on the moon’: Former RCMP officer recalls career as small-town cop

  A former RCMP officer says small-town policing can leave cops facing difficult situations on their own, and help is often "far, far away."

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2018
• Travelling road show hits small southern Alberta communities

  It’s called a Chautauqua and this one is visiting Stirling, Magrath, Raymond and Cardston until Aug. 13.

  Entertainment

  Aug 11, 2016
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• $10 lots in Delia, Alberta sell out in just a few days

  To entice people to move to Delia, Alberta, the village slashed the price of seven fully-serviced lots, valued at $10,000 each, to just $10 a piece.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2015
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• Some Canadian towns giving away land to attract new residents

  Small communities have to compete for residents by offering something special.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2015