You really need to get out of Winnipeg, and experience life in other cities. Population really is not the issue. The issue is the need for government incentives, and when these are limited to one area, the many other neighborhoods in need of such see very little in terms of investment.
This would be a wonderful addition to Provencher; I hope there is a taker soon.
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