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Things that are hostile to small town life are: High fuel prices, poor roads, environmental restrictions that prevent building and farming, restricting access to visit wilderness. Things that are small town friendly: Good internet service, A decent hospital and clinic, jobs, quality housing. I am sure there are more, but these are the ones that stand out. In my visits to Canada, I was particularly impressed by all the obvious economic activity along the Trans-Labrador Highway, particularly between Labrador City and Happy Valley. Just by talking to a few people, many Labradorians believe they are being ripped off by Quebec. Labrador produces lots of electricity for Quebec, and there appears to be a "if you're selling to us there needs to be a mandated discount and if you're buy something from us we expect a premium" mentality. On this board, I see this "you Americans" or "you Canadians" discussion. However, I believe I have more in common with someone who lives in Swift Current, SK, Portage La Prairie, MB, or Happy Valley, NL than someone in Los Angeles, Chicago, DC, or Seattle.
As a comparison, small towns in the US serve as a "safety net" for retirees. They are places where someone can afford to live on Social Security alone. To illustrate this, look up the housing rental prices in Bonham, TX, Keokuk, IA and Cookeville, TN.
As a comparison, small towns in the US serve as a "safety net" for retirees. They are places where someone can afford to live on Social Security alone. To illustrate this, look up the housing rental prices in Bonham, TX, Keokuk, IA and Cookeville, TN.
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