Varieties of grains include wheat, barley, rye, flax and canola. Forage production includes alfalfa, clover and grass seed species. Field peas have been planted as an alternative to the traditional grain or forage production. Commercial vegetable production - carrots, peas, lettuce, cabbage, corn, zucchini, potatoes, etc. is done on a small scale level with a number of opportunities in the processing area. Specialty agriculture in the area of honey production, bison, reindeer, caribou and wild boar are raised for the export market.
Prices are generally well below that of the large urban centres.
Neighbourhoods are clean and well maintained and within easy access to schools, parks, a community forest, shopping and recreational facilities. Rural properties within a short distance from the City include farms, acreages, ranches and recreational sites providing a rural setting for raising a family or livestock. In recent years, in addition to new single family dwellings, the City has seen development in the area of senior and singles housing complexes. Proposed developments are in place for mobile home parks. B.C. The City, B.C. Rail and C.N. Rail have a large supply of land for immediate development.