A NeepawaVotes.com user asked:

Parks Canada has indicated it may be willing to allow the re-opening of Mount Agassiz. Is this good news for Neepawa and is there a role you think council should play in making sure this past tourism attraction is once again vibrant?

The Candidates responded:

Bob Durston

The news that Parks Canada is willing to look at re-opening of Mount Aggassiz is great news for Neepawa! The reason is that more traffic will flow through Neepawa to the resort. The Neepawa Council's role should be one of encouragement of Parks Canada to allow re development of Mount Agassiz. As former mayor, on behalf of council, I was at several meetings in the past where there was discussions on the re- development and happy to see that these meetings are now bearing fruit Re-opening also offers more recreational opportunities for Neepawa residents closer to home. Greater news would be if Mount Agassiz can become a year round tourist destination. Having Mount Agassiz open year round will offer more jobs in the area. The resulting economic spinoffs will be of benefit to Neepawa and the whole area. I would also remind citizens to come out to the Parks Canada meeting on Tues Jan 31 at 7:00 pm at the Viscount Cultural Centre. This is an opportunity to hear first hand what Parks Canada is planning for the Mount Agassiz area. Your support at the meeting will assist in Parks Canada final decisons for recreation on the eastern slope of Riding Mountain

Sheri Grant

I am familiar with this topic, I plan to be at the meeting Tuesday night.
The re-opening of Mount Agassiz would be a great thing for Neepawa, our
neighbors to the north and our Province as a whole. I have skied Agassiz
and would love to see it re-opened; it is a beautiful example of
the diversity found in our province. There would be increased traffic through
town and increased revenue for some business owners. I believe a strong business
community is the backbone of a thriving community.
It has been a long and frustrating fight for this group to get to this point. If asked for
assistance, Council should consider any support based on the facts
of the matter and how it would be of benefit to us.