Small Towns
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More British Columbians moving to small towns, report showsAccording to a recent study, migration from metropolitan areas into smaller communities has increased since 2015.CanadaApr 3, 2022
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Big plans coming to Biggar, Sask. as town plans major revitalizationThe Town of Biggar has announced plans to revitalize its downtown core by using donations to cover the projected $8 million cost.CanadaApr 30, 2021
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Calgary photographer preserves Saskatchewan towns on filmGeorge 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.CanadaDec 19, 2020
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An 8-hour drive for braids: Why Black haircare is hard in small-town CanadaFor 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.LifestyleFeb 22, 2020
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U of S professor says small towns need to save themselvesProf. 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.CanadaJan 23, 2020
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U of R research team granted $3M to help dementia patients in rural SaskatchewanA grant of $3 million has been awarded to a University of Regina (U of R) research team.HealthNov 21, 2019
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‘You might as well be on the moon’: Former RCMP officer recalls career as small-town copA former RCMP officer says small-town policing can leave cops facing difficult situations on their own, and help is often "far, far away."CanadaSep 3, 2018
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Travelling road show hits small southern Alberta communitiesIt’s called a Chautauqua and this one is visiting Stirling, Magrath, Raymond and Cardston until Aug. 13.EntertainmentAug 11, 2016
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$10 lots in Delia, Alberta sell out in just a few daysTo 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.CanadaJul 14, 2015
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Some Canadian towns giving away land to attract new residentsSmall communities have to compete for residents by offering something special.CanadaJun 28, 2015
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