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1 SITE SELECTORS INFORMATION Location Morden is located in South Central Manitoba, 112 km from Winnipeg City Limits, 19 km from the U.S. border, 127 km from the Winnipeg International Airport. The exact geographical location is; Longitude: Latitude: Elevation: 98 6 W N 302 metres (991 feet) Population Statistics Canada (2011) = 7,812 In the period from 2006 to 2011, the City of Morden s population grew by 18.9%. An increase in immigration to Morden has been extremely well received by the community as a whole and businesses are benefiting from the expanded labour force. In 2009 alone, South Central Settlement Services assisted 1019 people to settle in the region. Population Age Structure (2011 Census) 59% of the population under the age of % of the population under age of 30. Median age years younger than the Canadian Average.

2 MORDEN - SITE SELECTORS INFORMATION PAGE 2 Trading Area (2011 Census) Morden is a vibrant community located in one of Canada s fastest growing municipalities with a trade area of over 50,000. This includes Morden, Winkler, Altona, Carman and rural areas. Municipality City of Morden Town of Altona City of Winkler R.M. of Stanley R.M. of Rhineland R.M. of Argyle Town of Carman Village of Cartwright Village of Crystal City R.M. of Dufferin Village of Gretna R.M. of Louise R.M. of Lorne Town of Manitou R.M. of Montcalm Village of Nortre Dame R.M. of Pembina Village of Pilot Mound Village of Plum Coulee R.M. of Roblin R.M. of Roland Village of Somerset Swan Lake I.R R.M. of Thompson TOTAL 45,948 47,858 50,000 55,872 Growth Rate Trade Area Population growth in trade area % Population growth in trade area % Population growth in trade area % Growth Rate Morden Population growth in Morden % Population growth in Morden % Population growth in Morden % Growth Trends Traffic Count - MB Highway Traffic Info System Highway #3 Morden East of 7 th Street 2005 Average Daily Traffic = 9, Average Daily Traffic = 10, Average Daily Traffic = 12, Average Daily Traffic = 11,640

3 MORDEN - SITE SELECTORS INFORMATION PAGE 3 Recent Major Economic Developments Little Caesars Coffee Culture Café Homestead South Assisted Living Complex (83 Units) Wolfe Enterprises Relocation & Expansion Saban Clothing Exner E-Waste Recycling Overall Building Permits The following table shows all the categories of Building Permits for the years The information speaks for itself Morden is experiencing growth. Category No of Permits Dollar Value in $ Residential Commercial Industrial Educational/ Institutional Other Total Construction Values (MSTW)

4 MORDEN - SITE SELECTORS INFORMATION PAGE 4 Residential Housing Starts (MSTW) Morden is growing at an exponential rate. Nine hundred acres were annexed in 2001 to ensure the continued growth of the City. The following graph details the residential figures since Canada Post Stats For Morden Area (R6M Postal Code Area) These statistics were taken from Canada Post website as shown in the graphic to the right. They are valid for the period February 15 th to March 14 th, Houses 3,209 Apartments 484 Farms 361 Businesses 387 TOTAL 4,441

5 MORDEN - SITE SELECTORS INFORMATION PAGE 5 Economic Base The Southern Manitoba Region is often referred to as the economic engine of Manitoba. This vibrant economy is driven primarily by a diversified manufacturing and agricultural sector as well as a growing tourism sector. Top Five Private Sector Employers (Survey of 2011) Name Product/Service # of Employees Décor Cabinets Cabinets & Vanities 390 Farm King Agricultural Equip M Canada Healthcare, Scotchcote Tape 140 Tabor Home Senior Citizen Home 118 Cross Country Manufacturing Gravel Truck Trailers 80 Top Five Public Sector Employers (Survey of 2011) Name Product/Service # of Employees Boundary Trails Health Centre Healthcare 450 Western School Division Education 265 City of Morden Municipal Govt. (Average) 80 Government of Canada Provincial Government 55 Agriculture Canada Research Station Agri. Research incl. seasonal 50 Transportation Road: Highway #3 to Winnipeg Highway #32 and #75 to US border. Air: Morden Regional Airport 1,205 meter paved runway 10/28 Lighted Runway with Night Beacon 914 meter grass strip runway 17/35 Winnipeg International Airport 90 minute drive away. Rail: Canadian Pacific (Freight) Communication Newspapers: Weekly Morden Times, Winkler Morden Voice Daily Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg Sun Radio: C.K.M.W. AM Dial 1570; C.F.A.M. AM Dial 950; K.A.U.F. FM Dial (CanAm); K.A.U.F. FM Dial (Oldies); The Eagle FM Dial 93.5; Others Wpg & Portage La Prairie Telephone: Manitoba Telecom System Cellular Phone: MTS Mobility; Rogers Internet: MTS Communications; Rogers; Xplornet Television: Cable, Wireless and Satellite - MTS, Shaw Direct, Bell Canada

6 MORDEN - SITE SELECTORS INFORMATION PAGE 6 Utilities Electricity /Gas: Both are provided by Manitoba Hydro. Their regional office is situated 1 mile east of Morden on Hwy #3. There is 3-phase power available in the industrial and commercial areas. Hydro rates in Manitoba are among the lowest in North America. Water: Source Lake Minnewasta Treatment City-owned Water Treatment Plant. Flow - 90 Liters per second Storage Capacity 1,150,000 Imp. Gallons Sewage: Recycling: Emergency Services Fire: Police: RCMP: Infrastructure - Six-cell Lagoon System. Pembina Valley Containers general garbage collection and recycling. Exner E-Waste Processing Inc. handles all e-waste. North Star Fiber Inc. conversion of waste paper into cellulose insulation. Morden is served by an experienced Fire Chief with a 30-member team of volunteer firefighters equipped with the latest tools and Fire Hall. The Morden Police Service protects our community well with an experienced Police Chief and 14 officers providing 24/7 coverage. The RCMP has a detachment in Morden serving the wider community. Education 3 Elementary Schools; 1 Junior School; 1 High School; Day Care Facilities; 1 Adult Education Centre; 1 Regional College ; Campus Manitoba (Carman) Medical Boundary Trails Health Centre - Hospital Agassiz Medical Centre - Community owned clinic with 18 doctors. Boundary Trails Place One stop medical mall with a full range of medical service clinics. Tabor Home Inc. Nursing Home Lodging 2 Hotels; 1 Motel; 2 B&Bs; Several hotels and B&B s within a 20 km radius. Weather / Climate Seasonal Averages January April July October Celcius C 4.5 C 20.5 C 6.9 C Annual Rainfall mm Annual Snowfall cm Annual Frost Free Days days Annual Sunshine 2,200 hours