A number of new homes are being built in Boissevain.

Boissevain-Morton Mayor Ed Anderson says about a dozen lots have recently sold, with homes expected to be built within the next year or so.

He adds a lot of the home builders are from out of town.

“We're seeing a lot of people move in from Winnipeg, BC, Saskatchewan, Alberta, all over the place," he said. "So that's really nice to have these new people in town, new blood in town. They seem to be happy about coming here and the contractors are really busy building and they're going to busy for some time.”

Anderson adds the extra tax base will also be a welcome bonus for the community.