1977 study offers cautionary tale about population growth estimates
Forgive us some skepticism about a consultant’s projection late last month that Sault Ste. Marie’s population will grow by almost 10,000 by the year 2036.
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Column 1977 study offers cautionary tale about population growth estimates
Forgive us some skepticism about a consultant’s projection late last month that Sault Ste. Marie’s population will grow by almost 10,000 by the year 2036.
