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A LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE
Nestled against the Manitoba/Saskatchewan border in the heart of the Canadian Prairies, the Asessippi Parkland and our friendly and safe communities will pleasantly surprise you.

A diverse landscape featuring rolling hills, deeply incised river valleys and fertile farm lands, combined with clean air and plenty of sunshine offer up a quality of life that rivals anywhere in the world. Picture the glow of a prairie sunset, the sound of wildlife on a calm evening, the brilliant colors of the changing seasons - the Asessippi Parkland truly is a little piece of paradise.

It is here that we are building the new Canadian prairie economy as rural living in the Asessippi Parkland presents many opportunities. We have employment options for professional, skilled, semi-skilled and entry level positions as well as business investment opportunities for commercial and farm ventures.

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The community of Russell serves as the regions health center with 4 family physicians. The following services are offered through the Russell & District Health Centre:

• 32 bed acute care facility
• Diagnostic services
• Public health services
• Mental health services
• Home care services
• Telehealth program
• 24 hour – 7 day a week emergency medical services
• Ultrasound
• Full-time medical clinic
• Community cancer program

In addition, the Russell & District Personal Care Home provides a 40 bed long term care facility, respite care and adult day programs.
The community of Russell also boasts a state of the art Dental Centre, Optometric services, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists and a number of other alternative health practitioners.

The Asessippi Parkland is within the Parkwest School Division (www.pwsd.ca) & boasts excellent primary, secondary & post-secondary education facilities. The Town of Russell is serviced by a Kindergarten to Senior 4 (Grade 12) School while the neighboring communities of Binscarth & Inglis offer Kindergarten to Grade 8. Our school year begins in September and runs until June.
Assiniboine Community College Parkland Southwest Regional Center offers full-time college certificate programs and a number of continuing education and general interest programs. ACC also delivers English as an Additional Language (EAL) programs upon demand.

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Housing prices in the Asessippi Parkland range from between 50,000 to 130,000 depending on the community, the size of the home and lot and the location. It is save to say though, that the average is well below the provincial average of $203,000 (source: http://www.livingin-canada.com/house-prices-canada.html Sept, 2009). Most homes available in the Asessippi Parkland are single detached homes with a yard. It is possible to find homes in the communities of Angusville, Binscarth, Inglis and Russell as well as in the countryside surrounding these communities. Many people also purchase empty lots and build their own homes.
Realtors: www.jbbroblin.com and westparkgroup.com

The Russell & District Recreation Commission serves the entire region & is operated by a volunteer board of directors. The goal of the Commission is to provide facilities, programs, resources and services in order to encourage discovery of, and on-going participation in “active living” pursuits as well as “life enrichment” opportunities.
The commission is staffed by an energetic Recreation Director/ Education Facilitator.
Programs for Young & Old!
A variety of options are available:

• Sports clubs for kids –Hockey, Figure Skating, Soccer etc.
• 2 outdoor pools offer lessons & fitness classes
• Adult recreation leagues –hockey, volleyball, slo-pitch, etc.
• Several golf courses
• Curling
• Russell Fitness Centre –open 24/7

Visual & Performance Arts

The Wade School of Dance provides training in Ballet, Tap & Jazz for children and adults. Dancers can also explore cultural dance through the Yachminka Ukrainian Dance Club.
Vagabond Theatre Company was formed in 2004 and has proven to be a successful venture. This community theatre company has run musical, drama and comedy productions for adults and youth and also hosts an annual summer Arts Adventure camp.
The Prairie Arts group is an organization dedicated to the exhibition, presentation and appreciation of the visual arts. They have hosted regional Juried Arts Shows, several local art exhibitions and have delivered a number of arts education opportunities and workshops in the region.
Private music lessons in piano, voice, guitar, fiddle and drums are widely available through a number of talented teachers.
Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Snowmobiling, a popular winter pastime, is enjoyed by many. The Asessippi region is part of a larger area that promotes over 1,000 km of groomed snowmobile trails.
Asessippi Ski Hill and Winter Park offers a variety of downhill terrain for avid skiers and snowboarders. They also feature a tubing park that is fun for the whole family. As well, there is local access to two scenic, groomed cross-country ski trails located in the Assiniboine Valley (along Lake of the Prairies) and in Riding Mountain National Park.
The TransCanada trail runs through the area linking communities with a trail system suitable for hiking, biking and horseback riding.