Sanford is an unincorporated community in the Rural Municipality of Macdonald

Macdonald, Manitoba

Macdonald is a rural municipality lying adjacent to the southwest side of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is part of the Winnipeg Capital Region, but is not part of the smaller Winnipeg census metropolitan area. Macdonald's population as of the 2006 census was 5,653.-External links:**...

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Manitoba

Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...

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Sanford lies approximately 12 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital, Winnipeg

Winnipeg

Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...

. While it is generally considered a bedroom community with many residents commuting to Winnipeg for work, Sanford is also home to many farming families and small businesses. These businesses include the grocery store, the liquor store and the (now closed) Prairie Gourmet Restaurant. Insurance, accounting, travel and construction services are also provided. Sanford is also home to Meadowbrook (a small retirement community), a United Church, and a Recreation Center.

Education

Sanford Collegiate educates 300 students, ranging from 9th to 12th grade. Many students are bused in from surrounding communities. The principal of the Sanford Collegiate is Mr. Brad Curtis. JA Cuddy School houses kindergarten to grade 8 students, and also has a day care facility. The principal of JA Cuddy school is Mr. Dave Schmit.

External links

• Sanford's Community Profile
• Sanford Collegiate
• Retirement Community in Sanford