The town of Neepawa, located on Yellowhead Highway at the intersection of Highway 16 and 5, is a growing community with a population of 5,685 residents. Neepawa’s culturally diverse workforce supports a regional economy built namely on agriculture, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and wholesale trade sectors. Neepawa serves as a major agricultural and manufacturing employer for the town and its surrounding areas. Hylife Ltd., Canada’s largest pork producer, made home in Neepawa’s thriving agriculture sector as one of its major employers. Between 2011-2016, Neepawa’s manufacturing sector grew 22.7%. With its long-standing reputation of inclusivity and strong community supports for local businesses and its main economic industries, Neepawa continues to be a central retail trading area for over 15,000 people.
