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Who We Are

The Valley Life Housing Group (VLHG) is a not-for-profit, multi-municipal initiative focused on creating long-term housing solutions for the Minnedosa region.

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Aerial view of a small town with houses, a pond, and a parking lot, surrounded by green hills and trees.

The group represents a collaboration between the municipalities of:

  • Town of Minnedosa

  • Harrison Park

  • Minto-Odanah

  • Oakview

  • Yellowhead

  • Clanwilliam-Erickson

Together, we’re working to create housing that helps people stay connected to the region they call home.

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Aerial view of a small town with a main street running through the center, surrounded by trees, buildings, and hills in the background during daytime.

We believe rural communities should
support every stage of life.

That means creating housing options that allow older adults to stay local, families to stay connected and future generations to continue building their lives here.

VALLEY RIDGE VILLAS

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MINNEDOSA MANITOBA

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VALLEY RIDGE VILLAS | MINNEDOSA MANITOBA |

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Why This Matters

In rural communities, the housing crisis looks different.

For many adults, there are few options between maintaining a large family home and moving into a care facility. That often means people leave the communities they helped build simply because there isn’t housing that fits their lifestyle.

For Dean, it meant regular drives to Brandon to check on his mom while balancing work, kids, and family responsibilities. His mom wasn’t ready for a personal care home, but managing a large home on her own had become difficult.

At the same time, Dean began thinking about his own future. In a few years, he wanted more time for golf, travel, family, and weekends at the lake, not home repairs, snow shovelling, and maintaining a property larger than he needed.

He also saw the broader impact on the community:

  • Older adults and the parents of friends were leaving town.

  • Fewer homes available for young families.

  • Pressure to keep healthcare and local services.

  • Fewer opportunities for future generations to stay local.

That realization brought together a group of people who believed rural communities deserved better housing options.

Valley Ridge Villas was created to help people stay independent, connected, and close to the life they know, while strengthening the future of the community as a whole.

Keeps families connected across generations.

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Opens homes for younger families.

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Supports healthcare recruitment and retention of services.

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Strengthens long-term rural infrastructure.

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Helps older adults stay local.

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Keeps our community champions supporting local initiatives through volunteerism.

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Years of Planning.
Built by Community Input.

Completed

  • Community consultation and housing surveys.

  • Land secured in Minnedosa.

  • Builder and project team engaged.

  • Building design completed.

  • Business case finalized.

  • Full project costing completed.

Current Focus

  • Community fundraising campaign.

  • Securing project financing.

  • Resident interest and commitments.

  • Donor and community engagement.

What’s Next

  • Final financing approvals.

  • Construction start: Fall 2027.

  • Planned resident move-in: Summer 2029.

Testimonials - Committee Members

  • — Gaylene Johnson, Committee Member

    “This project is important because it allows seniors to stay in the community where their family is when they no longer want the commitment of maintaining their own home.

    It also supports our community by helping provide the services needed for both seniors and young families. Before my mom passed away, she was looking at having to move to an active living centre somewhere else — away from her sisters, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It would have majorly impacted the connections and support she had with her family.”

  • — Scott DeMontigny, Committee Member

    “This project will ensure those who have lived their lives in this community can continue to call Minnedosa home — staying connected to the place they helped build while remaining active, social, and independent.”

  • — Tamra Rapsky, Committee Member

    “I joined this committee because I believed in the forward-thinking vision for the future of our community. I know firsthand the challenges of finding suitable senior housing, along with the demand and waitlists in Brandon and other communities.

    It makes sense to have a facility in Minnedosa that supports both our seniors and the long-term growth of the community. Many people in the 55+ age group are looking to downsize, reduce the responsibilities of home ownership, gain access to more amenities, and remain close to family and friends.

    We are already seeing seniors leave Minnedosa because there are currently no suitable local options. At the same time, Minnedosa continues to attract younger families, increasing the demand for housing and supporting the growth of our community overall.”

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