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Economy

The North Eastman Region of Manitoba, Canada is ripe with economic opportunity. The vast natural resources of the area make North Eastman the perfect place for many industries, especially those who require cheap hydro-electric power or water. There are industries here ranging from mining, agriculture and forestry to high tech R&D.

These natural resources also make for breath-taking scenery. North Eastman is already Manitoba’s premier vacation destination, and its reputation for beautiful landscapes and abundant lakes and rivers has spread internationally. The scenery, outdoor recreation, fishing, golf, and hunting have made Eastern Manitoba a burgeoning hot spot for the tourism industry.

And of course, with abundant resources, beautiful surroundings, and an extremely low cost of living, the North Eastman Region is a great place to live. The Region boasts a skilled and diverse labour force, and there is plenty of room to grow. With a major urban centre about an hour away, Eastern Manitoba provides the best of all worlds – convenience, affordability, and stunning surroundings.

Here is additional information about the economy in eastern Manitoba, broken down by community;

Local Government District of Pinawa The LGD of Pinawa was founded in 1963 and built in cooperation with the Province of Manitoba and Central Mortgage and Housing to house the employees of AECL and their families.  The main industry..  more..
 
Town of Beausejour Beausejour is largely considered to be the service center of Eastern Manitoba, with over a hundred of its businesses serving the entire region.  It is also the second largest grain delivery point in the province, indicating the importance..  more..
 
Town of Lac du Bonnet The Town of Lac du Bonnet has mostly retail and service businesses that cater to tourists as well as local customers. more.
 
Town of Pine Falls  The town of Pine Falls is located on the Winnipeg River, approximately 135 kilometers northeast of Winnipeg.  Pine Falls and the surrounding communities are largely economically dependent on Tembec, Pine Falls Operation.  The paper mill is owned by..  more..
 
Village of Garson  Gillis Quarries is the main industry in Garson.  The Quarries’ fossil-filled limestone graces many of Canada’s most notable buildings, including the interior of the Legislature and Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. The quarry supplied about.. more..
 
Village of Powerview  Powerview’s economy has a mixed industrial base.  Industries in the area include Tembec, the hospital in Pine Falls, the district offices of Manitoba Hydro and Conservation, MTS and small businesses.  Powerview..  more..
 
Rural Municipality of Springfield
The main economy in Springfield consists of a mixture of agriculture and private business. more.

Rural Municipality of Alexander There is a wide variety of industries in the R.M. of Alexander.  Three of the six generating plants on the Winnipeg River lie within this municipality, making it the hydro power center of Manitoba.  Other dominant industries in the..  more..
 
Rural Municipality of Brokenhead Agriculture is very important in this area.  There are 382 farms in the RM covering 142,591 acres; 66% owned and 34% leased.  Production is very diverse, ranging from cereals and forage to specialty crops; as well as..  more..
 
Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet  The local economy of the area is based on agriculture including small grains and oil seeds.  Mining, forestry and tourism are also major industries in the R.M. of Lac du..  more..
 
Rural Municipality of Reynolds The economy in the R.M. of Reynolds consists mainly of agriculture and natural resources.  The Pineland Provincial Forest Nursery, located in Hadashville comprises an area of about 128 hectares (315 acres).  It produces..   more..
 
Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach  The main industries in the R.M. of Victoria Beach are tourism and fishing.  Summer residents who come to enjoy Lake Winnipeg’s far-stretching sandy beaches are a large portion..  more..
 
Rural Municipality of Whitemouth Agriculture is the most important economic activity in the R.M. of Whitemouth, with approximately 150 operational farms.  Chicken, hog and diary farming are predominant, but producers are diversifying to include other activities such as sheep, beef and..  more..

 

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