Dominion City serves as the main centre of the Rural Municipality of Franklin.
The offices of the Rural Municipality of Franklin, the Boundary School Division, and a satellite office of Natural Resources - Water Services are located here. A friendly, family oriented community, Dominion City is home to the K-12 Roseau Valley School, a strong business sector, modern recreation facilities and services including water, sewer and natural gas. Seniors' recreation services include the Franklin Craft Club and Golden Centre. Fishing on the Roseau River is another popular activity. The Franklin Museum, a replica of the biggest freshwater fish caught in Manitoba in 1903, and Breken Guided Trophy Hunts are also popular stops for tourists.