Is business along Lake Winnipeg and in Manitoby really worse than it ever was?

Is business along Lake Winnipeg and in Manitoby really worse than it ever was?

Many business owners are complaining that business has been becoming worse and that the last Summer was the worst yet. Even those that do not live out at the Lake full time are complaining that things have become almost dead. Many businesses are closing, making it necessary to drive long distances for services, groceries and other products.
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