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- Written by Pam Fedack
An idea that’s been discussed around the City of Winkler and R.M. of Stanley council tables for awhile is moving ahead to become a reality.
Councils for the two municipalities have approved to create the position of a Business Development Officer. The position will be paid for on a 50/50 basis by the R.M. and the city.
Winkler Mayor Martin Harder says the new role will focus on both economic and community development.
He says there are times a business may need some help to get growing, sometimes they may need help to establish a business, or help in trying to run it properly. The Winkler/Stanley Economic Development Corporations is involved with that. He adds the person that fills the new role will…