In 1945 W.B. 'Tommy' Humphreys returned to Jackson, MS after four years of serving his country. Tommy arrived home to a new wife and no source of income but had no interest in taking on the family business of farming. Soon after, a local company, JB Stokes, was looking for a worker. They had three eager men show up to claim the job. An ultimatum was handed down; 'All of you will be on the payroll for one week, and the best worker gets the job.' As my Grandmother told me, 'And knowing your grandfather, you know who won the job of course.' Within a few years Tommy became a leader within the company and moved to Mobile, AL to manage a regional branch.
Rural Municipality of Lansdowne is at the center of farming in Manitoba, the 'Keystone Province' of Canada. We have a mixed farming economy, good land, scenic country roads, lots of heritage and one classic small village 'off the beaten track'.The World's Largest Crocus Monument welcomes visitors year-round at the south entrance to Arden (population 150). At the north end of Arden, thousands of natural crocuses bloom each April on a vibrant native Prairie grassland site.
There is always something fun and exciting to do for residents and visitors. We pride ourselves on providing a high quality of life and a large range of services. The quiet laid back feeling and the friendly people make Erickson a great place to be!
Welcome! There is always something fun and exciting to do for residents and visitors. We pride ourselves on providing a high quality of life and a large range of services. The quiet laid back feeling and the friendly people make Erickson a great place to be!