After six decades, the town of Tisdale, Saskatchewan is no longer officially known as the “Land of Rape and Honey.” Instead, the north-central community is declaring that “Opportunity Grows Here.”Town officials voted unanimously last October to change the dated slogan. On Monday, the town unveiled its new slogan. “Having a brand that is modern, unique and conveys an easily-understood message is paramount in today’s competitive environment.”The “Land of Rape and Honey” slogan referred to the rapeseed crops grown in the area. The second part of the slogan likely comes from Tisdale’s 16-foot roadside statue of ‘The World’s Largest Honey Bee.’ Still, the town office would regularly have to deal with complaints from those misinterpreting the slogan. In honour of the town of Tisdale officially changing, after six decades, its official slogan from “The Land of Rape and Honey” to “Opportunity Grows Here,” here are a few other notable town slogans:Hooker, Oklahoma – ‘It’s a Location, Not a Vocation’Hutt Valley, New Zealand – ‘Right Up My Hutt Valley’Okotoks, Alberta.

Source: National Post August 22, 2016 17:14 UTC