A number of home based businesses operate in the rural area with most services provided from the main community of Dominion City . This family and senior oriented community features water, sewer, natural gas, a K-12 school, modern recreation facilities, and a strong business sector. The Roseau River Indian Reserve, home of the Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation, is also located in the region. For more information on RM of Franklin communities follow the links. In the winter, snowmobile and cross country ski trails provide for recreational activities.
Excellent camping is also available at Dominion City and Roseau River Park.
The Franklin Museum, located in Dominion City, a Swinging Cable Bridge over the Roseau River at Dominion City, Manitoba's Tall-grass Prairie Preserve near Tolstoi, and Jatlyn Gardens, organic gardens in Roseau River, and Roseau River Park in Rosa are other popular tourist stops. Events include the Roseau River Canoe Derby each May and the Roseau River Horse Show each June at Roseau River Park, Canada Day celebrations in Arnaud, Elk's Fair Day in Dominion City each summer and the Dominion City Carnival in March. See valley events for more information. Wow held each summer. Copyright 2001 by Computer Cowboy Consulting .