Your town sign could be the coolest thing in Manitoba
Morning from the Valley — here's what's growing in Winkler-Morden.
Listen, I've seen a lot of town signs driving the Highway 3 corridor, heading out for a Flyers game or down to the Corn and Apple Festival. But a recent note making the rounds about Minnedosa's town sign really caught my eye. Someone out there thinks it's the coolest in all of Manitoba, a real period piece. And honestly, it makes you think about how we present ourselves.
### Why This Matters for Our Valley
This isn't just about a sign; it's about identity and what we choose to preserve. Minnedosa's sign, apparently, is showing its age, and there's a real plea for them to restore and preserve it. It's a landmark, a part of their story. For us in Winkler-Morden, where growth is constant – Morden grew 14.5% in five years, for goodness sake – it's easy to just look forward. But our history is just as important.
* **Community Identity:** How do we, as a region, project our unique story? We're a hub of manufacturing, a model for newcomer integration, and home to the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre. Our signs and landmarks tell that story. * **Preservation vs. Progress:** While we’re proud of new factories expanding shifts and new families settling in, we also cherish places like the Pembina Threshermen's Museum. It's a balancing act. * **A Call to Action:** Maybe it's time for us to take a good, hard look at our own public art and signage. Is it telling the story of the fastest-growing rural area in Canada? Does it reflect the pride we have in Friesen Corporation or Triple E, or the welcoming spirit of Winkler Bible Camp?
It’s a reminder that as we build new homes and expand industrial parks, we also need to guard the pieces that tell us where we came from. Our story isn't just about what's next, it's about what lasts.
Corinne Dueck, MiTL Sports Desk, Winkler-Morden.
You know the morning crew will have a take on this – catch them live at mornings.live.