Blue Raven Design
We are the publishers of The Around Town Paper, a weekly paper serving Manitoba. Our expertise spans advertising, social media
marketing, website development, and graphic design. We also manage secure online buy-and-sell groups, providing a trusted space
for local commerce and community connections.
Serving Ashern and surrounding areas, this well-moderated group offers a hassle-free way to buy, sell, and advertise locally. Whether you're looking for great deals or promoting your business, our clean, organized space ensures your posts get seen—without the junk or spam.
Our Arborg Buy Sell Advertise group connects local buyers and sellers in a trusted, scam-free environment. Businesses, including crafters and home-based ventures, can advertise for a small fee, gaining valuable exposure in the community.
4,487 members
A clean, well-moderated space free from spam and scams, ensuring a trusted marketplace for local buyers and sellers. Businesses pay a small fee in our groups to advertise, gaining valuable exposure to an engaged Manitoba audience.
NEW!
Skip the clutter and buy, sell, or advertise in a group that values quality over chaos! Whether you're local or a seller who ships, our Woodlands group is actively moderated, making it a reliable space to connect with serious buyers.
4,487 members
Our Manitoba group provides a clean, well-moderated marketplace free from spam and scams, making it easy to connect with serious buyers. Whether you're local or a seller who ships, individuals can list personal items for free, while businesses advertise for a small fee to reach a wider audience across Manitoba.
Our Dauphin Buy, Sell & Advertise group offers a clean, scam-free space for buying, selling, and local business promotion. Whether you're a local seller or ship your products, our well-moderated platform ensures your posts get noticed without the usual clutter.
Find what you need—or sell what you don’t—in our clean, no-spam Lundar Buy & Sell group. This is a new and growing group.
6,010 members
Skip the clutter and buy, sell, or advertise in a group that values quality over chaos! Our Woodlands group is actively moderated, making it a reliable space for individuals and businesses to connect with local buyers.
Our well-moderated, spam-free Buy & Sell groups provide a clean and trusted space for local commerce. Unlike other cluttered groups filled with scams and irrelevant posts, we ensure a high-quality marketplace where buyers and sellers can connect without distractions.
We welcome individuals selling personal items at no charge. However, businesses—including home-based businesses, MLMs, crafters, and brick-and-mortar or online stores—are required to pay a small advertising fee. This helps maintain the integrity of our groups while offering real value to businesses looking for effective local exposure. Advertising with The Around Town means reaching an engaged audience that trusts our platform. Promote your business where people are actually paying attention!
Buy Sell & Advertise Groups (on Facebook)
Our well-moderated, spam-free Buy & Sell groups provide a clean and trusted space for local commerce. Unlike other cluttered groups filled with scams and irrelevant posts, we ensure a high-quality marketplace where buyers and sellers can connect without distractions. We welcome individuals selling personal items at no charge. However, businesses—including home-based businesses, MLMs, crafters, and brick-and-mortar or online stores—are required to pay a small advertising fee. This helps maintain the integrity of our groups while offering real value to businesses looking for effective local exposure. Advertising with The Around Town means reaching an engaged audience that trusts our platform. Promote your business where people are actually paying attention! Check out our pricing!
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Serving Ashern and surrounding areas, this well-moderated group offers a hassle-free way to buy, sell, and advertise locally. Whether you're in town or a seller who ships, our clean, organized space ensures your posts get seen—without the junk or spam.
Our Clients
We are proud to partner with incredible local businesses, crafters, home-based entrepreneurs, and retailers who advertise with us. Their support helps keep our Buy, Sell & Advertise groups clean, well-moderated, and free from spam—creating a trusted marketplace for everyone.
Whether they offer products, services, or unique handmade goods, these businesses bring value and variety to our platform. Interested in growing your business? Join our advertising community and get noticed by an engaged Manitoba audience!
Get in touch
We’re here to help with your advertising, design, and marketing needs!
To ensure we have a clear record of your requests, we do not handle inquiries by phone. Email allows us to track details accurately, respond efficiently, and even fulfill requests outside regular business hours.
Reach out to us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible! This system ensures that nothing gets lost in translation and that we can provide you with the best service possible.
The Around Town Paper
Welcome to The Around Town Paper in Manitoba!
Why We Broke Up with Canada Post: Once upon a time, we happily mailed out 4,000 copies of our paper every month to 10 communities. But when COVID hit, we had to rethink things. Spending $2,500 a month to mail out with all businesses closed felt a little like setting our cash on fire and hoping it delivered itself. With rising costs, we decided to embrace the digital age and pivot to online editions during the pandemic. Today we're online and in print — and without the Canada Post price tag.
Find a Copy Near You: Our paper is available in locations across Manitoba – from car dealership waiting rooms, schools to care facilities and restaurants. For example, in Ashern you can get a copy at Fieldstone Ventures, 61 Main Street - call them at (204) 768-3797.
We believe in connecting with our readers where they live, work, and relax. Can't find a copy? If you can't locate a printed edition near you, reach out to us! Better yet, let your favourite local businesses know you'd love to see Around Town Paper in their space. Your voice helps us grow and keeps our community connected.
Support Local, Stay Connected: By picking up a copy or encouraging local businesses to carry our paper, you help keep community news alive. We're proud to share stories that matter and entertain readers across Manitoba – one edition at a time. Interested in printing The Around Town Paper? Use our 11X 17 download button.
We have added six Buy Sell groups online for additional ad reach. The Around Town continues to serve Manitoba under the management of Blue Raven Design since 2015.
Join our email subscriber list.
Buy Sell & Advertise Groups (on Facebook)
Our well-moderated, spam-free Buy & Sell groups provide a clean and trusted space for local commerce. Unlike other cluttered groups filled with scams and irrelevant posts, we ensure a high-quality marketplace where buyers and sellers can connect without distractions. We welcome individuals selling personal items at no charge. However, businesses—including home-based businesses, MLMs, crafters, and brick-and-mortar or online stores—are required to pay a small advertising fee. This helps maintain the integrity of our groups while offering real value to businesses looking for effective local exposure. Advertising with The Around Town means reaching an engaged audience that trusts our platform. Promote your business where people are actually paying attention!
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13,178 members
Our Manitoba group provides a clean, well-moderated marketplace free from spam and scams, making it easy to connect with serious buyers. Whether you're local or a seller who ships, individuals can list personal items for free, while businesses, crafters, and home-based ventures can advertise for a small fee to reach a wider audience across Manitoba.
7,026 members
Our Dauphin Buy, Sell & Advertise group offers a clean, scam-free space for buying, selling, and local business promotion. Whether you're a local seller or ship your products, our
well-moderated platform ensures your posts get noticed without the usual clutter.
6,010 members
Our Arborg group connects local buyers and sellers in a trusted, scam-free environment. Businesses, including crafters, home-based ventures, and those who ship, can advertise for a small fee, gaining valuable exposure in the community.
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4,398 members
Serving Ashern and surrounding areas, this well-moderated group offers a hassle-free way to buy, sell, and advertise locally. Whether you're in town or a seller who ships, our clean, organized space ensures your posts get seen—without the junk or spam.
1,678 members
Skip the clutter and buy, sell, or advertise in a group that values quality over chaos! Whether you're local or a seller who ships, our Woodlands group is actively moderated, making it a reliable space to connect with serious buyers.
Find what you need—or sell what you don’t—in our clean, no-spam Lundar Buy & Sell group. This is a new and growing group.
6,210 members
NEW!
1,775 members
Buy Sell & Advertise Groups (on Facebook)
Our well-moderated, spam-free Buy & Sell groups provide a clean and trusted space for local commerce. Unlike other cluttered groups filled with scams and irrelevant posts, we ensure a high-quality marketplace where buyers and sellers can connect without distractions. We welcome individuals selling personal items at no charge. However, businesses—including home-based businesses, MLMs, crafters, and brick-and-mortar or online stores—are required to pay a small advertising fee. This helps maintain the integrity of our groups while offering real value to businesses looking for effective local exposure. Advertising with The Around Town means reaching an engaged audience that trusts our platform. Promote your business where people are actually paying attention!
13,178 members
Our Manitoba group provides a clean, well-moderated marketplace free from spam and scams, making it easy to connect with serious buyers. Whether you're local or a seller who ships, individuals can list personal items for free, while businesses advertise for a small fee to reach a wider audience across Manitoba.
7,026 members
4,487 members
Our Dauphin Buy, Sell & Advertise group offers a clean, scam-free space for buying, selling, and local business promotion. Whether you're a local seller or ship your products, our well-moderated platform ensures your posts get noticed without the usual clutter.
A clean, well-moderated space free from spam and scams, ensuring a trusted marketplace for local buyers and sellers. Businesses pay a small fee in our groups to advertise, gaining valuable exposure to an engaged Manitoba audience.
Our Arborg Buy Sell Advertise group connects local buyers and sellers in a trusted, scam-free environment. Businesses, including crafters and home-based ventures, can advertise for a small fee, gaining valuable exposure in the community.
6,010 members
Our Arborg group connects local buyers and sellers in a trusted, scam-free environment. Businesses, including crafters, home-based ventures, and those who ship, can advertise for a small fee, gaining valuable exposure in the community.
4,398 members
Serving Ashern and surrounding areas, this well-moderated group offers a hassle-free way to buy, sell, and advertise locally. Whether you're in town or a seller who ships, our clean, organized space ensures your posts get seen—without the junk or spam.
1,678 members
Skip the clutter and buy, sell, or advertise in a group that values quality over chaos! Whether you're local or a seller who ships, our Woodlands group is actively moderated, making it a reliable space to connect with serious buyers.
NEW!
Find what you need—or sell what you don’t—in our clean, no-spam Lundar Buy & Sell group. This is a new and growing group.