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 49 11 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 45. 40% of the population under age of 30. Median age 37.9 2 years younger than the Canadian Average.
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 1996 2001 2006 2011 City of Morden 5689 6145 6571 7812 Town of Altona 3318 3440 3709 4088 City of Winkler 7241 7940 9106 10670 R.M. of Stanley 4616 5145 6367 8356 R.M. of Rhineland 4172 4185 4125 4373 R.M. of Argyle 1220 1145 1073 1071 Town of Carman 2704 2835 2880 3027 Village of Cartwright 345 304 282 308 Village of Crystal City 433 414 400 384 R.M. of Dufferin 2408 2405 2199 2394 Village of Gretna 538 563 574 556 R.M. of Louise 1090 989 819 913 R.M. of Lorne 2167 2033 2003 1884 Town of Manitou 781 775 718 808 R.M. of Montcalm 1567 1400 1317 1309 Village of Nortre Dame 620 619 589 683 R.M. of Pembina 1850 1769 1712 1561 Village of Pilot Mound 716 676 630 635 Village of Plum Coulee 729 725 770 843 R.M. of Roblin 968 955 964 932 R.M. of Roland 984 1035 1002 1058 Village of Somerset 471 459 432 439 Swan Lake I.R. 569 499 371 R.M. of Thompson 1321 1333 1259 1397 TOTAL 45,948 47,858 50,000 55,872 Growth Rate Trade Area Population growth in trade area 1996-2001 3.4% Population growth in trade area 2001-2006 4.5% Population growth in trade area 2006-2011 12.0% Growth Rate Morden Population growth in Morden 1996-2001 8.0% Population growth in Morden 2001-2006 6.9% Population growth in Morden 2006-2011 18.9% Growth Trends Traffic Count - MB Highway Traffic Info System Highway #3 Morden East of 7 th Street 2005 Average Daily Traffic = 9,160 2007 Average Daily Traffic = 10,900 2009 Average Daily Traffic = 12,010 2011 Average Daily Traffic = 11,640
MORDEN - SITE SELECTORS INFORMATION PAGE 3 Recent Major Economic Developments 2012 - Little Caesars 2012 - Coffee Culture Café 2011 - Homestead South Assisted Living Complex (83 Units) 2011 - Wolfe Enterprises Relocation & Expansion 2011 - Saban Clothing 2010 - Exner E-Waste Recycling Overall Building Permits The following table shows all the categories of Building Permits for the years 2007 2012. The information speaks for itself Morden is experiencing growth. Category No of Permits Dollar Value in $000 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Residential 153 155 136 101 79 128 16181 18968 12542 8974 19990 14478 Commercial 16 16 18 13 14 13 1197 3391 4065 3837 1126 594 Industrial 4 5 10 6 1 1 792 986 2748 126 550 200 Educational/ 2 4 3 6 6 4 71 1925 3467 390 2102 1000 Institutional Other 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 175 181 170 126 103 148 18241 25270 22822 13327 23768 16272 Construction Values (MSTW)
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 2003. 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, 2013. Houses 3,209 Apartments 484 Farms 361 Businesses 387 TOTAL 4,441
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. 195 3M 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 105.1 (CanAm); K.A.U.F. FM Dial 106.9 (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
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 -16.1 C 4.5 C 20.5 C 6.9 C Annual Rainfall 416.2 mm Annual Snowfall 119.7 cm Annual Frost Free Days 125 135 days Annual Sunshine 2,200 hours