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Canadian Government Information on the Internet (CGII)
by Anita Cannon, the Depository Services Program and Contributors
Municipal Information -- Table of Contents
Manitoba -- Municipal Information
Altona
Town of Altona
The Town of Altona, the Sunflower Capital of Canada, has developed a Web site designed to illustrate why "Altona is the perfect
location to develop your business or establish your home". Government information is limited to contact information, including an
e-mail link, found at the bottom of every page. The site consists of three main sections. The "Community Profile" section is
designed for potential residents and tourists and includes pages for educational, medical, etc. "Facilities", as well as
descriptions of "Local Attractions" and "Available Services". The "Business Development" page describes the attributes that make
Altona a desirable business location. The "Business Directory" includes not only businesses, but also the Chamber of Commerce,
various subsets of businesses/services, and several community directories. There is also a page for Local Authorities and Boards
(not including Town Council). The site is searchable and also has a Site Map.
(2001-03-19, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.townofaltona.com/
Baldur
Baldur
Named after the son of Odin, the Supreme Norse God, Baldur is a small "vibrant community with a strong will to live". Their Web
site is designed to inform non-residents of the advantages of living or doing business in Baldur. It has no government information
and no contact information. "Community Profile" gives an overview of the town's infrastructure, businesses and shops, educational
and recreational facilities, etc. Sports programs and public recreation facilities are described on the "Recreation" page.
"Businesses" provides links to the Web sites of local businesses. It also has phone and fax numbers, as well as email links. Other
pages include the "History of Baldur", a virtual "Walking Tour" of historical buildings, and a description of the "Paradise Found
Nature and Heritage [bus] Tour". The site has links to several "Neighbouring Towns".
(2000-06-22, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.wdd.cx/westman/baldur/baldr.htm
Beausejour
Town of Beausejour
Beausejour is a town of 2710, located 60 km east of Winnipeg. This site, maintained by the Eastman Regional Development
Corporation, provides information for those who might wish to move to, or tour in, Beausejour. The Home Page consists of general
information, with links to the Web sites for selected facilities, attractions and events. A link to the Rural Municipality of
Brokenhead is also included. Other pages include Amenities, Attractions, Community Profile, Economic Information, Events, and Links.
Both the Amenities and Attractions pages contain brief descriptions and photos of selected facilities, as well as links to their
respective sites. The Economic Information section consists of graphs and tables taken from 1996 Census data. The Events page lists
events for the next 12 months, beginning with the current month. Links to the Beausejour- Brokenhead Fire Department and the
Beausejour and District Ambulance Service can be found on the Links page. This site is updated regularly.
(1999-08-03, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.granite.mb.ca/erdc/beausejour/index.html
Benito
Village of Benito
Located on the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border, Benito is home to the only organized Doukhabor settlement in the Swan Valley. Their
Web site is intended primarily for non-residents. Government information is limited to the phone numbers for the Village Office and
the RM, an email link, and a brief description of public services. At the time of this review, many of the "Local/Regional
Government" pages, as well as pages in the "Business" and "Education" sections, were under construction. This is a very hierarchical
site with sections and subsections accessed via the sidebar. For example, the "Community" page leads to pages for "History",
"Geography", "Population", and "Services". The "Services" page, in turn, leads to pages for health facilities, leisure activities,
and annual events. There are links throughout the site, including local businesses and various educational sites.
(2000-05-12, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://community.svcn.mb.ca/benito/
Binscarth
Binscarth
The Village of Binscarth has entered the Communities in Bloom competition and the graphic on their Home Page is a good example
of why. This Web site has no government information beyond the contact information on the Home Page and the phone number for the
Gambler Band Office found in the "Business Directory". The rest of the pages list and describe the amenities found in the Village.
The page for the "Park and Pool" gives extensive information on the programs, hours, etc. The "Museum" page offers similar
information for the Gordon Orr Memorial Museum. The "Business Directory" has some links to Web sites. There are also a "Current
Events" page, a "Virtual Tour" page, a "Village Map", and a page detailing the plans and amenities of the new "Mobile Home Park".
(2000-05-19, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.mts.net/~vilbins/
Birtle
Rural Municipality of Birtle
The RM of Birtle is centred at the crossroad of the Yellowhead Highway and Highway 83, the longest highway in North America.
This Web site, intended to inform residents about the RM's activities, contains Council information on several pages. "Council and
Staff" gives names and phone numbers, while Committee members are listed on the "Council Committees" page. Contact information is
found on "Contact Us". "Council Minutes", "Budget Reports", and the "Newsflash" page for public notices are current. Information
about RM services is included on pages such as "Area Services" and "Waste Disposal Info". Of more general interest are pages for
"Coming Events", "Recreational Activities" and the "Links" to local businesses. This site was under construction at the time of this
review and some pages, including the "Minutes Archive" and "Online Permits", were not available.
(2000-08-30, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.mts.net/~rmbirtle/indexa.html
Town of Birtle
Birtle is located 322 km west of Winnipeg, in the Birdtail River Valley. This site is intended for "the prospective resident
and/or business person". Government information consists of the Town of Birtle phone number in the "Phone Directory", the Mayor's
email address in the "Email Directory", and a small section on Local Authority on the "General Information" page. The site also has
a "Business Directory" with email and Web links; a listing of services, such as educational and health facilities, churches and the
library; a page for "Recreation" facilities; and a "General Information" page with information about community services, population,
etc. The "Photo Gallery" has some lovely pictures of the town. There is also a "Community Bulletin Board".
(1999-11-24, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.birtle.mb.ca/
Boissevain
Boissevain Community Network
Boissevain is located in the southwest corner Manitoba, just north of the International Peace Garden. This Web site, for both
Boissevain and the RM of Morton, contains a plethora of links to local and provincial sites. Both the Home Page and the Community
Profile page give access to local services and amenities in sections such as Agriculture, Health & Fitness, Commerce & Industry,
Arts & Culture, Weather Forecast, etc. The History & Heritage section includes a link to the Boissevain Community Archives, which is
searchable online. The Education & Reference section links to the Boissevain & Morton Regional Library, which is also searchable
online. The Government section includes a page with information about the Boissevain Town Council and the Morton Municipal Council.
Minutes of both Councils will be available at a future date. This site also has a photo gallery and a few links to neighbouring
communities.
(1999-08-09, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.boissevain.ca/
Brandon
City of Brandon
This is the official Web site for the City of Brandon, intended to keep the citizens of Brandon informed about their municipal
services and government. It appears to be updated on a regular basis. The "City Hall" page includes a directory for the Mayor,
Councilors, and City Manager; full text versions of City Bylaws, the current Budget, and Council Minutes; information on Property
Taxes; and municipal employment ads. The "Services" page describes municipal services, utilities, and transportation facilities, and
includes a link to the Brandon Police Services site. A "Directory" page gives phone, fax, and email for city departments, from the
Animal Pound to the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Other pages include "Parks and Recreation", "Education" (with links to education
sites), "Discover Brandon", and "Brandon & Area Planning District" (with maps). At the time of this review, the "City Information"
page was incomplete.
(1999-10-27, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.brandon.mb.ca/
Brokenhead
Rural Municipality of Brokenhead
The Rural Municipality of Brokenhead is located 30 minutes northeast of Winnipeg, in the Brokenhead River Valley. This Web site,
maintained by the Eastman Regional Development Corporation, provides general information about the Municipality. The Home Page
contains the Municipality's phone number, fax number and mail address, as well as links to selected facilities, attractions and
events. Links to the Town of Beausejour and the Village of Tyndall are also included. Other pages include Attractions, Community
Profile, Economic Information, Events, and Links. The Attractions page contains brief descriptions and photos of selected
facilities, with links. The Economic Information section has graphs and tables taken from 1991 Census data, covering a variety of
local statistics. Links to the Beausejour-Brokenhead Fire Department and the Beausejour and District Ambulance Service are available
on the Links page.
(1999-08-06, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.granite.mb.ca/erdc/brokenhead/
Cartier
Rural Municipality of Cartier
The Rural Municipality of Cartier is located just west of Winnipeg. This Web site is a straight forward one, designed to keep
residents informed of the RM's activities. The Home Page contains only the Official Seal and links to the other pages. "About the
RM" gives contact information, office hours, and the meeting schedule of the Council. The Minutes pages contain the minutes for the
last two years. These pages are searchable and up-to-date. The Officials page lists the names and email addresses of the Reeve, the
Administrative Officer, and the Ward Councillors. There are similar pages for the Minutes (not searchable) and the Representatives
of Elie. The History of the Rural Municipality of Cartier page gives a thumbnail sketch of the region's history and describes the
local history project and book, "Treasures of Time".
(1999-08-13, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.rm-cartier.mb.ca/
Central Plains
Central Plains
Central Plains, Inc. is a non-profit economic development agency whose mission is to "promote socio-economic development for
[the] common good" of their members. This Web site is intended for use by entrepreneurs. It has some information about Central
Plains and its members, but the site is primarily a cache of hot links, found both on the "Links" page and scattered throughout.
They include "Business Links" such as international trade sites; "Regional links" to business sites in the Central Plains service
area; "Program links" to various government programs for small businesses; and links to the "Members" of Central Plains. The
individual pages for CPI members include links to other Web sites for each of the towns, rural municipalities, Chambers of Commerce,
and government departments. There is no municipal government information on this site itself, but it is available via the member
links.
(1999-11-10, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.centralplains.mb.ca/
Chaboillé
Chaboillé Community Development Corporation
This bilingual site was developed by the Chaboillé Community Development Corporation, which serves the communities of St. Malo,
Otterburne, Dufrost, St. Pierre-Jolys (home of the annual Folies Grenouilles/Frog Follies), and the Regional Municipality (RM) of
DeSalaberry. The site was developed in 1998. It does still have useful information about the Chaboillé region, including maps of
each town; a community profile; listings of schools, health care services (alternative and traditional), and tourist and
recreational facilities; and an exhaustive business directory. Many of the pages include links to the Web sites of the facilities
being described. The pages for the RM of DeSalaberry and the Village of St. Pierre-Jolys contain brief information on the local
government, tax structure, and utilities.
(1999-09-20, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English and French.
http://www.chaboille.mb.ca/home.html
Cornwallis
Rural Municipality of Cornwallis
The Rural Municipality of Cornwallis encompasses the sand dunes of Shilo, the Blue Hills of Brandon, and Sprucewoods Provincial
Park. The RM's Web site contains information for those who live there and for those who might want to. The "Council" page lists the
Reeve, the Council, and the Chief Administrative Officer. It also links to full text minutes of recent Council meetings. The Home
Page provides a brief overview of the RM and contact information for the RM Office. The "Services" page describes emergency response
services, utilities, schools and post-secondary institutions, health care facilities, transportation, recreation, and economic
development. his page has links to Web sites for the RCMP, utilities, various school divisions, and the Brandon Economic
Development Board. There is also contact information for the Brandon and Area Planning District.
(2000-01-12, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.gov.cornwallis.mb.ca/default.asp
Dauphin
Dauphin
The Town of Dauphin was home to Billy Barker, WW1 Ace and Canada's most decorated soldier. The Town's Web site is chock full of
information, both promotional and governmental. Government pages include the city's "Mission Statement", "Contacts" with phone
numbers and e-mail links for City Council and Management, a "Community Profile" section, and "Employment" which lists municipal
jobs. The "Community Profile" offers pages on local history, demographics, the economic base, farm-related "Natural Environment"
information, various "Community Services", zoning, the "Municipal Infrastructure" which describes taxes, services, overall
government, and municipal departments; and "Database Appendices", an annotated list of publications available from the Community
Economic Development Department. A "Youth Web Site" has contact information for the Youth Council and several pages of activities.
Non-governmental pages include a "Web Mall", a "Visitors Tour", "Links", and pages for accommodations, events and activities. There
are pertinent Web links throughout.
(2001-04-09, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.dauphin.mb.ca/
De Salaberry
Rural Municipality of De Salaberry
Located south of Winnipeg, the Rural Municipality of De Salaberry is best known for St. Malo Provincial Park. Their Web site
provides an overview of the towns, services, and economy of this bilingual RM. Government information consists of a table of the
local tax structure and a section on the areas of local authority, found on the "Community Profile" page. This page highlights the
town of St. Malo, the largest community in the RM, with sections covering infrastructure, business and professional services, health
care, and education. "Economic Information" is given in both graphic and text-only formats. These pages contain a wide variety of
statistical information about the area's population, labour force, income, housing, and agriculture. A page describing local
"Attractions" and an up-to-date "Events" calendar round out the site.
(2000-06-26, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.granite.mb.ca/erdc/desalaberry/index.html
Deloraine
Deloraine
Located in the southwest corner of Manitoba, Deloraine is the home of Lukkenfest, a three day cookie festival held to celebrate
the town's Belgian heritage. This site has no government information, but it is a good introduction to the town. The "History" page
and the "Virtual Tour" give an overview, with several enlargeable colour photographs. Recreational and cultural activities are
described on the "Lifestyles", "Fairs and Races", "Lukkenfest", and the "Fly the Flags of the World Millennium Project" pages.
Information for businesses is included on the "People" page, with a brief sketch of the population and workforce, and on the
"Economic Development" page with information about small business loans available from the Deloraine Area Economic Development
Corporation. The "Links" page is a work in progress.
(2000-05-02, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.deloraine.mb.ca/
East St. Paul
Rural Municipality of East St. Paul
Incorporated in 1916, the Rural Municipality of East St. Paul is one of the fastest growing RM's in Manitoba. Their Web site
includes information for East St. Paul residents as well as interested non-residents. Municipal government information is found on
the "Council" and "Municipal Services" pages. The former lists the Reeve, Councillors, and CAO, with contact information and email
links, and briefly describes their responsibilities. It also contains a description of the rules governing council meetings, and the
meeting schedule. The latter page gives the contact information for the Chief Administration Officer and describes the East St. Paul
police, fire, public works, and planning departments, with email links. In addition, the "General Municipal Information" page
provides an overview of community services and lists important phone numbers. The "Schools" page has Web links. At the time of this
review, the pages for "Businesses" and the "Newsletter" were not active.
(2000-01-21, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.eaststpaul.com/
Elkhorn
Elkhorn, Manitoba, Canada
The Village of Elkhorn has developed a Web site for visitors, residents, and potential newcomers. For residents, the "Town Hall"
page lists the mayor, councillors, and CAO, and includes office hours and a general meeting schedule. PDF minutes were under
construction at the time of this review. Municipal services are named on the "Community Services" page, along with recreational
facilities, and various social groups and services. Contact information for the village is given on every page. There is also a
"Contact" page for emailing the Village Office. The "Local Business" directory gives phone numbers and e-mail and Web links. Other
pages include a short "Community Profile", a more extensive "History", a road map showing "Our Location", a page of "Community
Events" and a page for the "Manitoba Automobile Museum".
(2000-12-12, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.elkhorn.mb.ca/
Emerson
Emerson
Located on the border between Manitoba and North Dakota, Emerson is the home of the original headquarters of the Northwest
Mounted Police. This Web site is intended to encourage people or businesses to locate in Emerson. Government information is sparse.
The Town Office phone number is on the Home Page. The "Community Profile" page includes the addresses and phone numbers for the
Mayor and Councillors, as well as brief information about utilities. The "Community Profiles" page also describes transportation,
recreation, available housing, various organizations, employers, etc. "Emerson & District Membership Directory" is a listing of
local businesses and services with some Web links. Other links on this site include The Boundary Trail Heritage Region site and the
Vacation Manitoba page, "Heartland".
(1999-11-24, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.townofemerson.com
Erickson
Erickson
Located in the "Land of the Vikings", Erickson is the Gateway to Riding Mountain National Park. This site contains pages of use
to both residents and non-residents. Government information is found on the "Municipal Services" page which gives names and contact
information for government officials of the Town of Erickson and the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam. It also lists committee
appointments for both. An email link to the Town is located on the Home Page. Other pages describe health care, recreational
facilities, local schools, and a variety of "Community Services" including the public library, churches, and service clubs. The
"Erickson-Clanwilliam Community Development Corporation" page has information on business loans. At the time of this review, some
parts of this site, including the "Business Directory", were under construction.
(2000-01-26, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.erickson-mb.com/
Ethelbert
Village of Ethelbert and District
Originally settled by English, Ukrainian, and Polish immigrants, Ethelbert is a small town with a rich cultural heritage. Their
Web site, developed by the Ethelbert District Development Board, is designed to showcase the town for potential newcomers. Services
and amenities are listed on several pages, including "What We Can Offer", "Support Services", and "Recreation". None of these pages
includes contact information. Local activities and projects are highlighted in "EDDB Review". The "Business Directory" is an index
to local businesses. Each entry includes an address, phone number, and description of services. The "Agriculture" page has a
thumbnail sketch of farming in the district and a list of local agri-businesses. "Trucking" and "Forestry also list pertinent local
firms. Other pages include the "Ethelbert and District Museum", "Location and Climate", and a contact page. There is no government
information.
(2000-07-14, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.ethelbert.com/
Flin Flon
Flin Flon
Flin Flon is the only present day city in the world known to be named after a science fiction character. Their Web site has
something for everyone, with beautiful photographs and collages throughout. Government information is found on several pages,
beginning with "City Hall". This page gives a brief overview of the municipal government and links to other pertinent pages,
including city departments, "Administration", and a "Phone Directory". Contact information for Flin Flon, Denare Beach, and
Creighton can be found via the "Directory of Community Organizations". This page uses a drop down menu for accessing contact
information about local organizations and facilities, as well as all three levels of government. The "Directory of Businesses" also
uses a drop down menu. The site also includes a "Community Profile page, an up to date "Events" calendar, a "Tourism" page, and a
"Community Services" page.
(2000-06-13, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.cityofflinflon.com/
Gimli
The Rural Municipality of Gimli
The RM of Gimli, located on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg, is blessed with beautiful beaches. Their Web site is blessed by
being very easy to navigate and by having something for everyone -- governmental, business/employment, recreational, residential
services, etc. Pages include: "About the RM", "RM Services", "Archives of the RM Minutes" (not complete), and the "Council's Meeting
Agenda". From the page "About the RM", you can access pages on the RM's history, location, recreational facilities, employers, and
the labour force. There are also links to the Town of Gimli Web site and the site for the annual Icelandic Festival. (Gimli has the
largest Icelandic settlement outside of Iceland.) The RM Services page links to pages about community services, health services,
financial services, and help for small businesses. The Meeting Agenda page is updated frequently.
(1999-08-18, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.RMGimli.com/
Town of Gimli
The Town of Gimli began its existence as part of the virtually sovereign democratic republic of New Iceland, north of the
original boundaries of Manitoba. Today, this heritage is celebrated in the three-day Icelandic Festival, Islendingadagurinn. The
town's Web site has evolved into an informational site primarily for tourists. The only government information is the contact
information found at the bottom of most pages and an e-mail link. Pages for potential and virtual tourists include "Coming Events"
which lists events for the next several months; "Attractions", with a Web link to the Icelandic Festival's site; "Gimli Harbour"
(still under construction); "Location", with very basic maps; and "Accommodations". The "Business Directory" has a separate page for
each business. There is also a "Links" page, with a link to the RM of Gimli site.
(2001-04-23, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.townofgimli.com/
Gladstone
Gladstone
Positioned halfway between Winnipeg and Brandon, the agricultural community of Gladstone was first settled in 1872. Their Web
site provides an overview of the town. Information about local government initiatives, and contact information for the Town Office,
are given on the "Community Profile" page. This page also includes sections describing public services; recreational, educational,
and health facilities; real estate; labour force and economic statistics; etc. For potential businesses, this page has contact
information for the Gladstone Westbourne Economic Development Committee and the Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation.
The "Points of Interest" pages describes the various recreational opportunities. The "Business Directory" has phone numbers and a
few links to local Web sites. At the time of this review, some of the pages had not been updated since early 1999.
(2000-06-09, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.gladstone.mb.ca/
Glenboro
Glenboro
Glenboro is the gateway to Spruce Woods Provincial Park, home to the Manitoba Desert. This Web site, developed in July, 1997,
was still under construction at the time of this review. There is no government information. The "Business" page offers a very short
overview, rather than a directory. The "Schools" page is incomplete. The rest of the pages offer brief descriptions and some
photographs. Navigation is fairly straight forward. Information about the town's location, geology, climate and population can be
found on the "Info" page. The "Recreation" page offers a description of Spruce Woods Provincial Park and the Glenboro Golf Club. The
"Links" page contains links to the provincial and federal government Web sites, the National Graduate Registry, and the towns of
Wawanesa and Baldur. Other pages include "History", "Facilities", and "Upcoming Events".
(2000-06-17, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.glenboromb.ca/index.htm
Glenboro, Manitoba
The Glenboro Community Development Corporation has developed a Web site to illustrate why Glenboro is "a good place to live [or]
operate a farm or business". Most of this site is intended for potential residents or visitors. Government information for both
Glenboro and the RM of South Cypress is found on the home page, which has an email link to the town, and in several sections on the
"Community Profile" page, including contact information for the town, the RM, and their respective Development Corporations. This
page also contains sections on property taxes and levies, and available utilities, as well as non-governmental subjects, such as
Social Clubs, Family Health, Population, Labour Force, and Education. Other pages include the "Business Directory", "Coming
Events", and "In and Around Glenboro".
(2000-11-04, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.glenboromb.ca/index.htm
Grahamdale
R.M. of Grahamdale
The Rural Municipality of Grahamdale covers 2,400 square kilometres of Manitoba's Northwestern Interlake region. With its
beaches, parks, and low population Grahamdale is wide open for fishing, camping, swimming, etc. This site is designed primarily to
appeal to those who are thinking of visiting or moving to the RM. Pages briefly describe various recreational opportunities, local
services, education and health facilities, the population and labour force, and major industries, including agriculture. There are
also pages listing local businesses, community organizations, and churches. Links include the town of Eriksdale, the Lakeshore
School Division, local businesses, and the new Steep Rock Beach Park. The "Local Administration" page gives the names of the mayor
and councillors as well as contact information, including email. The municipal tax structure appears on the "Population & Labour
Force" page.
(1999-10-04, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.grahamdale.ca/
Grand Beach
Grand Beach
Grand Beach has been a tourist destination since 1916. This Web site is a promotional site, with no government information.
Community-centred information can be found on the Services page which lists phone numbers for emergency services, ambulances, and
hospitals. It also offers a list of churches, and mini-descriptions of the Community Centre, library, local school, and seniors'
H.E.L.P. centre. The site also includes a Business Directory with Web and email links, and an up-to-date Community Events Calendar.
The History page provides a thumbnail history from the Beach's discovery by La Verendrye in 1783, to the 1950's. Other pages include
The Beach and The Park with descriptions of amenities and activities. Current and historical photographs are included on several
pages.
(2001-11-01, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.grand.beach.mb.ca/index.html
Grandview
Grandview
Grandview is "sandwiched between Duck Mountain Provincial Forest on the north and Riding Mountain National Park on the south".
Their Web site is designed to attract new businesses and residents, beginning with "Our Location", with maps to guide the stranger
to Grandview and the invitation to "move right on in!". The "Business Opportunities" page describes the advantages of locating in
Grandview and lists the types of businesses already located there. Other pages describe the various amenities, including "Services"
such as schools, the library, emergency services, etc.; "Healthcare" facilities and services; and both tourist and local
"Recreation" activities. The "Retirement" page describes available seniors' housing and services. The only government component is
contact information for the Town and the RM of Grandview, found on the Home Page.
(2000-06-12, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://town-grandview.hypermart.net/
Lac du Bonnet
Lac du Bonnet
Situated at the boundary of prairie farmland and boreal forest, the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet plays host to over 300
species of birds. This Web site, maintained by Granite Internet Services, is designed to promote both the RM and the Town. There is
virtually no government information. The "Tourism" and "Recreation" pages describe activities available in the area. The latter
includes a list of annual events. The "Events" page has an interactive calendar with the current month on top. The "Services" page
includes a list of businesses, government services, health facilities, etc., with some email links are to local businesses. The
"Statistics" page provides numbers about the Population, the Labour Force, Local Tax Structure, Utilities, Community Facilities,
etc. The "History" page is under construction.
(1999-11-12, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.lacdubonnet.com
Langruth
Langruth, Manitoba, Canada
Langruth is a small community located on the west side of Lake Manitoba. This Web site is full of historical and genealogical
information including a page of "Surnames of Langruth", the local history book Langruth : Along the Crocus Trail, pages for
"Historical Dates" and "Historical Letters", and back issues of the Langruth Newsletter. Government information consists of the name
of the current Reeve and Council for the Rural Municipality of Lakeview, contact information for the RM Office, and links to
Elections Manitoba pages pertaining to Langruth. Other pages include a "Calendar of Events", "Emergency Services", a photo gallery,
and some slide shows. Various services and amenities are described on the Home Page. There are also several links to other sites
about Langruth, including one detailing local UFO and Circle sightings.
(2000-07-17, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/walterarksey/Langruth.html
Lynn Lake
Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Canada
Surrounded by lakes, Lynn Lake is "at the end of the road, but ... worth the trip." The town's Web site provides a virtual visit
to this northern town and its surrounding area. Most of the site is intended for visitors and potential residents, with pages such
as "Tourism & Recreation", "Residential Properties for Sale", and the home page, describing the town's attractions. Government
information is found on three pages. The home page has contact information, including an email link. The "Facilities and Services"
directory includes separate sections for Utilities, Police, and Government Agencies, as well as various businesses and
organizations. At the time of this review, the Government section included entries for two committees and the Town of Lynn Lake.
Finally, the "Job Opportunities" page includes advertisements for employment with the Town.
(2000-10-21, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.cancom.net/~lliap/lynnedo.htm
MacDonald
Municipality of MacDonald
Designated as one of the fastest growing areas in Manitoba, the RM of MacDonald has developed this site to encourage even more
growth. This is a somewhat complex site, with two main streams, each accessed through a link on the Home Page. The first, "Site
Locations and Business Opportunities" leads to maps of the RM and pages for the RM's communities. The second, "Community Profiles
and Business Directory", leads to a second set of pages for the communities, an interactive map, a page on "Doing Business", and a
"Council Message" page. The "Map" page includes detailed contact information for the RM Council and various municipal services and
offices. "Doing Business" contains information about, and Web links for, several organizations and government initiatives of
interest to prospective businesses. A third stream, "Municipal Affairs and Public Announcements" was inactive at the time of this
review.
(2000-06-19, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.rmofmacdonald.com/
Melita
Town of Melita
The Town of Melita (population 1,152) is located in the extreme southwest corner of Manitoba. Melita is "aggressively promoting
the community as an alternative location for industry in Manitoba", and the Web site reflects that -- from the Mayor's Message to
the Real Estate Directory. There is virtually no government information on this site, other than the phone number for the Municipal
Office, found in the Business Directory. The "Directory" page contains a number of lists: business, community health services,
service clubs, utilities, education, fire and ambulance, etc. The "Chamber of Commerce" page has a number of links to sites with
help for small businesses, such as the Manitoba Employment Standards Guide and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The
"Library" page has a link to the Melita Public Library site. There are colour photos throughout.
(1999-10-27, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.mts.net/~tofmel/
Montcalm
Rural Municipality of Montcalm
The RM of Montcalm lies approximately 60 kms south of Winnipeg on a trade corridor linking Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. The RM
has three population centres: Saint-Joseph, Letellier and Saint-Jean-Baptiste. This site, developed by the Montcalm Community
Development Corporation, is heavily weighted toward business and tourism. The "Communities" page describes local businesses while
their phone numbers are found in the "Business Directory". "Tourism" and the "Calendar of Events" contain information on
recreational activities and accommodations. "Local Services" describes utilities, seniors' housing, recreation, health care, etc.
Government information consists of the phone numbers for the RM Office and each Councillor, found in the "Business Directory", and a
table on the Municipal Levy found on the "Local Services" page. There is a site map.
(1999-12-15, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English and French.
http://www.montcalmcdc.mb.ca/
Morden
Morden
Located in the Pembina Valley, 122 km southwest of Winnipeg, Morden is the home of the Corn and Apple Festival. It is also the
professional service center for southwestern Manitoba. This site is primarily a promotional site, with very little information about
local government. It is easy to navigate, with sidebar links from page to page, and quick links to move within a page. Pages
include: "Community Profile", "Key Industrial Benefits", a "Business Directory", "Coming Events", and "Tourist Attractions". The
Business Directory is organized by category; individual listings consist of the name, phone number, and Web site. There is also an
interactive locator map. The Coming Events calendar has links to pertinent Web sites. Other links include the Morden Chamber of
Commerce and the Corn & Apple Festival.
(1999-10-04, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.mordenmb.com
Morris
Town of Morris
Morris is the home of the Manitoba Stampede, Manitoba's only Pro rodeo. The Town of Morris Web site offers a fairly
comprehensive overview of the amenities and services, but very little government information. The address, phone, fax, and email of
the Morris Development Office are found on the Home Page, and the Town Council is mentioned on the Community Services page. The
Community Services page also describes the emergency and health care services, such as the hospital, fire and police departments,
etc., and has a link to the Valley Regional Library. Other pages include: Location, Recreation, Education, Business & Industry,
Events & Attractions, a Picture Page, Real Estate, and a link to the Statistics Canada page for Morris. The Events & Attractions
page has a link to the site for the Manitoba Stampede.
(1999-09-01, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.morris.mb.ca/
Neepawa
Neepawa
Located on the Yellowhead Highway, 200 km west of Winnipeg, Neepawa is the home of the Canadian author, Margaret Laurence. This
site gives a thorough overview of the services, facilities, events and attractions available, and full accessibility to the
municipal government. Every page has links to the Web site of each Councillor, the Deputy Mayor, and the Chief Administrative
Officer. The Home Page has a "Fast Find" feature that links to other pages and Web sites, such as the Neepawa Public Library. There
are links throughout the site to other local Web sites, such as the Yellowhead Highway Association, the Lily Festival site, and
local businesses and facilities. The "Neepawa Advantage" pages have a good overview of the area, including the Regional
Municipalities of Langford, Lansford, and Rosedale. Maps are available in .pdf format.
(1999-09-22, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://town.neepawa.mb.ca/
Niverville
Niverville
Created by the Niverville Chamber of Commerce, this Web site operates a little like the old-time General Store used to, or the
community newspaper, providing a place for residents to meet, chat, and catch up on local news. It has a "Chat" page; an "Events"
page for posting local meetings, etc.; and a "Publications" page with official municipal notices, club and service organization
news, and information about a wide variety of classes and courses, from aerobics and boat safety to computer instruction and adult
education programs. The "Photo Album" posts photographs of recent events, such as the Elementary School's Christmas Concert and
local activities, such as Harvest Time. Other pages include a "History", a page for prospective "Businesses", and a very short
description of "Services" and recreational facilities. The Home Page has a message from the Mayor and an email link to the
municipality.
(2000-05-17, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.redrivervalley.com/regions/town_of_niverville/nivervil.htm
Norway House
Norway House Website
This site was developed, and is still under construction by students and staff at Jack River School. It serves both as a school
project and as an expression of community pride. There is very little government information on this site, but more is planned. The
"Government" page consists of internal links to the "Norway House Cree Nation Band Office" page and the "Norway House Community
Council" page. The "Services" page is an index to the pages for various services available in Norway House. "Basic Facts" includes a
section on Interesting People, such as James Evans the inventor of Cree syllabics. The "Art, Culture and Recreation" page is an
index to pages for local art and artists. The "People Page" includes a history of common family names and biographies of well known
Norway House residents The site will be searchable in the future.
(1999-12-10, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://netra.mysterynet.mb.ca/jackriver/contents.html
Peguis First Nation
Peguis First Nation
This Peguis First Nation Web site is part of a larger site developed by Garry Wilson from the Cree & Ojibway Nation (Peguis,
MB). The site consists of two pages. The first is a history of the Peguis First Nation from 1871, when it was known as St. Peter's
Band, to current day land claims. The second page is a complete chronological List of Chiefs and Councillors Since 1871. There is
also a link to the First Nations Profile Site developed by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. The pages on
that site include contact information for Peguis and for the Interlake Reserves Tribal Council; a list of the Peguis reserves and
settlements; education and population statistics; and a brief overview of current Peguis First Nation governance.
(2001-11-21, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.peguis.ca/
Pinawa
Pinawa, Manitoba
Pinawa is 113 km northeast of Winnipeg on the Winnipeg River, with access to Whiteshell Provincial Park. This Web site takes
advantage of that location with numerous photographs, a slide show, and two videos to showcase Pinawa's beautiful setting. This is
"a commercial Web site maintained by Granite Internet Services". It provides an overview of Pinawa, including some information about
local government, including the Local Government District's By-laws for 1990 through 1992. A brochure details a $10,000 Business
Loan program offered by the Pinawa Community Development Corporation. Other pages contain information on tourist and recreation
facilities, community services and statistics, business opportunities, and health and educational facilities. There are links to
local Web sites throughout. The "Maps" link goes to the "Pinawa's Global Information Systems" Web site, which requires Netscape or
Internet Explorer 4.0 to access the maps.
(1999-09-24, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.pinawa.com/
Pine Falls
Pine Falls
Located on the Winnipeg River, the Town of Pine Falls offers a number of outdoor recreational possibilities. The town's Web site
provides a brief overview of the town as well as a page for the RM of Alexander. Government information is located on the
"Statistics" page and consists of a section called Local Authority, and a table of the Local Tax Structure. The page for the RM of
Alexander has full contact information for the RM and for the Winnipeg River Planning District. The rest of the site covers a
variety of things, including the town's "History", "Recreation" and "Tourism" opportunities, and upcoming "Events". The "Statistics"
page includes information on such things as population, climate, utilities, health services, and educational facilities. The
"Services" page includes a business directory. This site seemed quite out of date at time of review.
(2000-10-09, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.pinefalls.com
Piney
Rural Municipality of Piney
The Rural Municipality of Piney, "where the clean wind still whispers and the spirits still roam free", has developed a Web
site primarily meant to draw tourists to the area. Municipal government information is limited to the address and phone number of
the RM Office, on the "Business" page. This page also has contact information for the Southeast Angle Community Corporation and the
Triple R Community Futures Development Corporation. The Tourism section includes pages describing "Points of Interest" such as
Sandilands Provincial Forest, "Accommodations", and "Hunting and Fishing". The Community section contains a page for each of twelve
communities in the RM, with information about each town's history, facilities, businesses, and events. There is also a page for the
"Bi-National Airport", spanning the Canada/US border, and a page with miscellaneous "Area Information".
(2001-02-12, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.rmofpiney.mb.ca/
Pipestone-Albert
Pipestone-Albert Community Access Program
The Rural Municipalities of Pipestone and Albert, their various communities (Pipestone, Reston, Cromer, Sinclair, and Tilston),
and the Canupawakpa Dakota Nation, have all joined together in this Web site. At the time of this review, this site was very much a
'work in progress'. Except for the Town of Reston, information about each RM and community was limited to one page and included
very brief descriptions of their respective locations, facilities, businesses, etc. The Canupawakpa Dakota Nation's page had a
thumbnail sketch of their school, band office, and Annual Pow Wow. The only government information was the RM of Albert's office
phone number, and a sentence about the RM of Pipestone council's makeup. The Links page included links to several library sites and
other CAP sites. Several of these were no longer valid.
(2001-11-28, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.mts.net/~restonlb/FRECAP.html
Portage
Portage Online.com
This Web site serves primarily as an online business directory and job listing site. The only government information is found on
the Government page of the Business Directory, which gives contact information for a variety of services offered by all three levels
of government. The two main sections of the site are the Business Directory and the Job Market. The former includes educational and
health facilities, local organizations, and churches, as well as businesses. Entries contain some Web links. The Job Market allows
both job listings and jobs wanted to be posted. The site also has pages for Local Weather, News, Sports, Events, and a Links page
with Web links to the Portage la Prairie municipal site and the RM of Portage la Prairie site. The site and the Business Directory
are both searchable.
(2001-11-21, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.portageonline.com/index.shtml
Portage la Prairie
Portage la Prairie
Portage la Prairie is a farming community located 84 km west of Winnipeg. This site contains pages for both the City and the
Rural Municipality (RM) of Portage. The City pages include: By-Laws, Facts About Portage, History of Portage, and pages for various
city departments. The RM's Local Ordinances page has a brief description of activities that are regulated by the RM. The main page
for the RM also offers links to the sites of eleven other Manitoba Rural Municipalities. In addition to the pages for the two local
governments, this site includes pages with information on Tourism, Residential services (e.g., emergency, health, and recreational),
Industries, and Agriculture. A Business page has a "complete business listing" by categories. Reflecting Portage's strong
agricultural interests, the Agriculture page has links to a good number of sites, by category: General, New & Alternative Crops,
Markets, Insects, Companies, and, of course, Weather.
(1999-09-03, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.city-plap.com/
Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie
Portage la Prairie is named for the long portage the fur traders made between Fort La Reine on the Assiniboine River and Lake
Manitoba. The Web site for the RM of Portage la Prairie "contains information on [the] municipality as well as features and services
of the rural municipal government". The latter is found on the page, "About Us", which lists the members of the Municipal Council
and Staff, as well as RM Office hours and Council's general schedule. Contact information, including an email link, is included on
the Home Page. General information about the RM is included on the "History" page, consisting of a one-screen history of the area;
the "Tourism and Recreation" page, which sketches the many outdoor activities available in the area; and the "Business & Industry"
page, which provides "a sampling of some of the businesses and industries in the area". There is also a "News" page for news about
changes to the Web site. The "Agriculture" page was under construction at the time of this review. The site is indexed and
searchable.
(2000-06-20, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.rm.portage-la-prairie.mb.ca/
Rapid City
Town of Rapid City, Manitoba
Rapid City, the site of Manitoba's first natural fish ladder, is located near Brandon, in the Saskatchewan River Valley. This
Web site appears to be aimed at potential visitors. There is no government information. The "Businesses and Services" page contains
an alphabetical listing of local businesses, with links to those businesses with Web sites, but no other contact information.
"Recreation Facilities" includes a description of available activities and annual events. The "Education" page has links to the
Rapid City School site and the Rolling River School Division site. A list of "Organizations & Churches" has no contact information
or links. The "Internet Links" page has a miscellany of non-governmental hot links, including a few resources for business, and some
general directories.
(1999-11-04, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www3.mb.sympatico.ca/~rapcity/index.htm
Reynolds
Rural Municipality of Reynolds
Located east of the City of Winnipeg, the Rural Municipality of Reynolds is an area of natural beauty and diversity. The RM's
Web site has information for potential businesses, visitors, and new residents. Government information is contained primarily on two
pages. The "Municipal Council" page includes the names and responsibilities of the Mayor and Council, and links to full-text Council
minutes. The "Municipal Information" page gives municipal tax rates, as well as emergency phone numbers. Contact information and RM
Office hours are given on every page. The "Business Directory" section contains a page for each community, with names, phone
numbers, e-mail links, and Web links. Other pages include "Economic Development", Tourism & Events", "Community Information",
"History", and a "Contact Us" form. At the time of this review, a "Community Profile" page was under construction.
(2001-02, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.rmofreynolds.com/
Roblin
Town of Roblin
Roblin is a small farming community located about 400 km northwest of Winnipeg, between Duck Mountain and Riding Mountain
National Parks. This site is for those who are "interested in moving here, starting a business, or just plain visiting". Much of
this site is still under construction. Two interesting pages that have been completed are "Your Guide to Starting a Business in
Roblin" and "Our Hometown Roblin" newsletter. The first is a step-by-step guide that includes instructions for writing a business
plan, and is full of federal, provincial, and local contacts and links. The second is a full text archive of the newsletter
beginning with the Sept/Oct 1997 issue. Other pages include a brief history, a map, general statistics, recreational facilities, and
a "Business Directory" with email and Web site links. There is no government information on this site.
(1999-10-13, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.roblinmanitoba.com/
Rossburn
Rossburn
Perched on the southern edge of Riding Mountain National Park, the Village of Rossburn is both a service centre for the area and
a jumping off spot for outdoor activities. Their Web site, shared with the RM of Rossburn, is aimed primarily at potential
businesses. The Home Page has advertisements for specific business and professional openings. The "Community Profile" page leads to
pages of interest to businesses, including "Trade Area, Employment, and Labour Force", "Available Land and Buildings", "Economic
Development", and "Infrastructure". The "Business Directory" includes phone numbers and some Web links. Government information is
included on the "Local Government and Taxes" page which gives a brief overview of both governments, and their respective taxes.
Other pages include an interactive map of the RM, "Our History", "Tourist Attractions", and "Community Profile". There is a link to
the Waywayseecappo First Nation Web site.
(2000-06-12, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.rossburn.mb.ca/
Russell
Town of Russell
The Town of Russell has developed a new Web site designed for both visitors and local residents. The site is organized in
sections and is accessed by drop-down menus, which also serve as an informal site map. Government information is contained in the
"Town of Russell" section and includes: pages for the current town "Budget"; the members of the town "Council" and latest minutes;
information on the Pelly Trail "Economic Development" initiative; contact information for the Town Office as well as building permit
information, both found on the "Permits" page; a "Town Services" schedule; and an online water meter report form. Other sections
include "Community Pages", with pages for services, facilities, and a full text version of the local newspaper; a "Business
Directory" with email and Web links; and "History" featuring Russell pioneer families.
(2000-09-20, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.russellmb.com/
Snow Lake
Snow Lake, Manitoba
Snow Lake is a mining community of 1,400 hardy souls, located on the shores of Snow Lake, 685 km north of Winnipeg. It is a town
blessed with wildlife, abundant fishing, and gorgeous scenery, as evidenced by the many colour photos, including the enlargable ones
in the "Picture Gallery". This site provides an overview of the town and is generally promotional in nature. There is no government
information. The "Business Section" page provides both email and Web site links to those businesses that have them. The "History"
page consists of personal histories and photos of many of the original settling families. The "Organizations" page devotes a full
page to each service club, church, and community group listed. The site has been kept up to date.
(1999-10-06, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.snowlake.com
Souris
Souris
Situated in the extreme south-western corner of Manitoba, Souris boasts the longest swinging bridge (177.4 metres) in Canada.
This Web site describes the bridge and other attractions in Souris. The only government connection is the email link to the Town
Office. The "Community Profile" page is a text-only list of local businesses, schools, organizations, and services. The
"Attractions" page and the "Recreation Facilities" page have several colour photographs of local attractions. Each photo serves as a
link to the individual page for that attraction. Other pages include the "Education" page, with a brief overview of educational
facilities in the area; the "Health Care" page, which describes the local medical facilities and services; and the "Souris and
Glenwood Chamber of Commerce Business Directory".
(2000-06-07, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.sourismanitoba.com/
Springfield
Rural Municipality of Springfield
The Rural Municipality of Springfield and Eastman Regional Development, Inc. have developed a Web site to showcase both the RM
and its communities. Government information for the RM consists of contact information on the home page. Government information for
the towns consists of short sections on "Local Authority" and "Local Tax Structure" found in the "Community Profile" pages. These
pages also include information about each town's climate, population, utilities, labour, types of business and professional
services, etc. Information about the RM as a whole is given in the "Economic Information" section, which contains several pages of
statistical graphs for population, income levels, labour force, education, households, and agriculture. There is also a summary page
with tables rather than graphs. Pages listing "Amenities", "Events", and "Attractions" round out the site.
(2000-10-09, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.granite.mb.ca/erdc/springfield/
St. Andrews
RM of St. Andrews
Situated north of Winnipeg, the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews has a diverse economic and demographic base. This Web site is
designed primarily to keep residents informed about the RM's activities and services. The site is easy to navigate, with a drop-down
menu on every page. Government information is contained on several pages. "Reeve & Council" describes the boundaries of each Ward
and lists the duties and responsibilities of each Council member. The general meeting schedule is given on "Council Meetings".
"Municipal Services/Departments" provides details about the operations of various civic services. The "Minutes Archive" includes
Council Minutes in PDF format. "Contact Us/Or Your Councillor" has email links for the Reeve and each Councillor and lists the RM
officers. Other pages include "Year 2000 Financial Plan", "Tax Statements Information", and "Land Use". Several pages were still
under construction.
(2000-06-21, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.rmofstandrews.com/
St. François Xavier
Rural Municipality of St. François Xavier
The Rural Municipality of St. François Xavier is located just west of Winnipeg, on the Assiniboine River. The R.M.'s Web site is
a utilitarian one, designed to keep residents informed about their local government. The Home Page consists of the title, links to
the other three pages, and a link to the Web site for the Water Resources Branch, Manitoba Conservation. Contact information and
office hours are contained on the page "About the RM". The page "Officials of the RM" lists the Reeve, the Councillors, and the CAO,
with a few email links. The "Minutes" page is an index to the Council Minutes from April 1997 to the present. At the time of this
review, some of the links were dead ends.
(2000-05-03, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.rm-stfrancois.mb.ca/
St. Pierre-Jolys
Village of St. Pierre-Jolys
The Village of St. Pierre-Jolys originated as a Voyageur trading post. Today more than 70% of the town's population is of
French-Canadian descent. The town's Web site provides an overview of local amenities and activities, beginning with a brief
description of the history, annual events, and essential services on the Home Page. The "Community Profile" page includes sections
on population, climate, utilities, business services, and community facilities. It also includes "Local Authority" and "Local Tax
Structure" which constitute the only government information on this site. Tourist attractions and recreational facilities, such as
Le Musée Saint Pierre-Jolys Museum, are featured on the "Attractions" page. Annual events are listed, with contact information, on
the "Events" page. Also included on this page are tips for selecting your frog for the annual Frog Folies. The "Business Directory"
is under construction.
(2000-06-12, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.granite.mb.ca/erdc/st.pierre-jolys/
Ste. Rose du Lac
Ste. Rose du Lac
"Situated in Manitoba's beautiful Parkland Region, located 300 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, the Ste. Rose area is a
progressive, growing community of just over two thousand people." The town's Web site provides an introduction to, and overview of,
the area. Government information is limited to the address and phone number of the RM Office, found on the Home Page. The
"Community" page describes the amenities and facilities that make Ste. Rose "a great place to raise a family". Recreational
facilities and annual events, including Hoof 'N' Holler Days, are described on the "Recreation" page. The "Business" page contains a
list of businesses by type; and agricultural services are included on the "Agriculture" page. The lack of phone numbers and links
limits the usefulness of this site.
(1999-12-14, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.mts.net/~sterose/index.html
Steinbach
Welcome to Steinbach
Founded in 1874 by 18 Mennonite families, Steinbach has grown to a town of 9500 located approximately 60 km. southeast of
Winnipeg. Although this site has very little governmental information, it provides a good overview of the city. From the Home Page,
one can access the following pages: Business Directory, Places to Stay, Places to Eat, Things to Do, About Our Town, Our Schools,
Our Churches, and Services & Groups. Many of these pages include links to businesses and services, including the Public Library's
catalogue. Our Schools is a link to the web site for Hanover School Division. The Home Page also has links to a map of Steinbach,
the City of Winnipeg's Web site, the Manitoba Government Web site, and a site called Oh Canada.
(1999-08-27, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.ccco.net/ccco/stbch/
Steinbachonline
Steinbachonline.com
This Web site serves primarily as an information site for the citizens of Steinbach. It consists primarily of an online Business
Directory and sections for local want ads. Government information is found on both the Government Services page and the City of
Steinbach page in the Business Directory. The former includes contact information and links for a variety of services offered by all
three levels of government. The latter has links to the City of Steinbach and the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce sites. The Business
Directory also includes sections for Charitable Organizations, Churches, Educational and Health facilities, as well as a wide
variety of businesses. Entries give addresses, phone numbers, and Web links. The Classifieds, Trading Post, and Job Market sections
include forms to post ads. The site, and each of the ad sections, are searchable.
(2001-11-28, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.steinbachonline.com
Swan River
Town of Swan River
The Town of Swan River, located between two provincial parks in the western part of Manitoba, has attracted settlers since the
late 1700's. Surrounded by forests, Swan River was named the 1998 Forest Capital of Canada. This Web site is intended to provide an
overview of the town, including tourist and recreational facilities, community, medical and emergency services, churches, banks,
schools, etc. Very little government information is provided. The "Government" page gives the names of the mayor, the chief
administrative officer, and the town councillors, with no contact information. The "Tax Structure" page gives a budget summary for
1998, along with general information on municipal taxes. The most thorough page is the "Business Directory" which has an
alphabetical listing of local businesses, including email and Web site links.
(1999-10-01, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.swanvalley.freenet.mb.ca/~townsr/
Teulon
Teulon
Located 40 minutes north of Winnipeg, the Town of Teulon (pop. 1,056) is known for its championship golf course. This Web site
is currently under construction, and some of the information is out of date. Most of the pages are designed to encourage people to
locate and do business in Teulon. Government information is contained on two pages: Local Government, and, Municipal Services &
Infrastructure. The former lists the Town Council's office hours and location, mailing address, phone and fax numbers, and email
address. The latter page lists the emergency services and utilities available, but does not include addresses or phone numbers.
Other pages on this site include: History, Location, Tourism, Community Profile, and Business Opportunities. There are links to the
Winnipeg International Airport and the Teulon Golf & Country Club.
(1999-09-01, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www3.mb.sympatico.ca/~teulon/
The Pas
The Pas : Adventure Territory
Located north of the 53rd parallel, The Pas is home to 15,000 people from at least 48 different ethnic groups. This site is a
good overview of the community, although it contains virtually no government information. It includes a search feature, with
instructions. In addition to an entire page of Fun Stuff (including a chat room, some puzzles, and postcards), the site contains
housing and labour statistics; information on taxes, transportation, local industries, and a very extensive History page. There are
also pages listing various services, including the Health Complex, social services, churches, educational facilities, and tourist
facilities and events. The page, Related Links, has links to the local library, schools, the Salvation Army, and other local sites.
At the time of this review, many of the links were not working.
(1999-09-17, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://thepasmb.agd.myareaguide.com/
Thompson
City of Thompson
Located 739 km north of Winnipeg, Thompson is the 3rd largest city in Manitoba, and is a major Northern trade and service
centre. This Web site provides information of interest to visitors, potential residents, and businesses, with sections such as 10
Reasons to Visit Thompson, Business Opportunities in Thompson, Guide to Thompson, and City Government. The City Government section
includes pages with information on City Hall & Council, City Zoning & By-Laws, Fire & Emergency Services, a map of Thompson, and a
City Department Phone Directory. The Guide to Thompson has pages for a number of services and amenities, such as Family & Social
Services, Utilities, Education Resources, Cultural & Aboriginal Resources, etc. Links include Thompson Chamber of Commerce and the
Thompson Public Library, which has an online catalogue. The site is searchable and has an index. It is updated on a page-by-page, as
needed, basis.
(1999-08-10, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.mysterynet.mb.ca/city/
Victoria Beach
Victoria Beach
Located on the south shore of Lake Winnipeg, Victoria Beach has long been a favourite summer resort for Manitobans. The Web site
for the Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach has been developed by students of St. Mary's Academy. At the time of this review, it
was a small site of five pages. Contact information for the RM Office is given on the Home Page. A list of the Reeve, Councillors,
and RM staff, with phone numbers is included on the "Businesses and Other Info" page. The "Businesses" page also includes a list of
local businesses (with telephone numbers), the executive members of the Victoria Beach Club, and a link to the La Vérendrye Trail
site. The other three pages are a "History", "Beach Events", and a small photo gallery.
(2000-07-22, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.stmarysacademy.mb.ca/Students/tanson_sleslie/vbnet.html
Wawanesa
Wawanesa
"Wawanesa, surrounded by cliffs and located in the Souris River Valley, is one of the most scenic towns in Manitoba." Their Web
site is designed to arouse the interest of potential businesses and residents. For example, the "Benefits" page lists 10 benefits of
moving to Wawanesa. Various facilities, such as the recreation centre and the River itself, are described on the "Recreation" page.
The "Facilities" page provides details about health facilities, seniors' housing, churches, etc. "About Us" discusses Wawanesa's
location in relation to other parts of North America, as well as various transportation routes. Other pages include "Businesses",
"Geology", "History", and "Links". There is virtually no government information on this site. The reviewer found the site difficult
to view, due to the light font and the dominant wallpaper.
(2000-06-16, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/wawanesa/E/community/community.html
Whitemouth
Whitemouth
The Town of Whitemouth boasts the first woman in Western Canada, Dr. Charlotte Ross, who settled there in 1881. Located on the
western edge of Whiteshell Provincial Park, the RM "is rich with recreational opportunities." This Web site for the Town and the RM
is a commercial one, maintained by Granite Internet Services. It is strictly promotional in nature and contains no government
information. Recreational and tourist activities are described on the "Recreation" and "Tourism" pages, respectively. The former is
under construction. The latter sketches the activities available on the Whitemouth River, lists hotels and campgrounds, and includes
directions to the RM. The "Services" page is a free listing for local businesses, with Web links. There is also a "History" page
with a thumbnail history from 1870's to the 1940's.
(2000-06-26, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.whitemouth.com
Winkler
Town of Winkler
Winkler, with an agriculture and industry based economy, is one of the fastest growing towns in Manitoba. This site is designed
to showcase the community, with lots of bright colourful photos. From the Home Page, one can access a town map, an up-to-date events
calendar, and several pages with information about residential, recreational, health, and educational facilities and services. The
City Council & Administration page contains the names of the city officials, and the address, phone and fax numbers, and email for
the administrative offices. It can be accessed via the page for Statistics & Demographics. The Business Directory lists businesses
by category, with links where available. The page for the Souvenir Shop (The World's Smallest Online Mall) is under construction.
(1999-09-09, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.winkler.org/
Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba and the geographical centre of North America. The City's Web site is multidimensional in
scope. It is an informational site for Winnipeggers, a promotional site to encourage businesses to locate in Winnipeg, a site for
tourists, and a semi-gateway to other sites with information about Winnipeg. There is also a page of "Employment Opportunities". The
site is both fully indexed and searchable. Information for citizens includes everything from a page on "Lane Closures", to full text
informational brochures. Current municipal news is included in "What's New" and "Press Releases". City Council and the Mayor's
office are fully described, with email links to the Mayor and each Councillor. Ward boundaries, taxes and assessment, both political
and administrative organization, and current budget information are all available. The pages "City Government", "City Services",
"Civic Departments", and "Who to Call" all offer information about, and contact information for, the various civic departments.
There are numerous links to the Web sites of departments and services, throughout. Links to a wide variety of sites with information
about Winnipeg can be found on the "Links" page. To promote tourism, the site offers a "Handy Tourist Information" page with
information about Canadian currency, sales taxes, drinking and driving, crossing the U.S./Canadian border, etc. The "Sights and
Sounds" pages include descriptions of various attractions, with email and Web links, including a link to Tourism Winnipeg. The
"Industry, Commerce & Education" page is designed to promote Winnipeg as a place to do business. Information for potential
businesses can also be found on the "Information and Statistics" page, which has links to the Web sites for various utilities,
population estimates, accessing City records, etc. The site also has an online version of the City's cheeky promotional CD, One
Extreme City, with something for everyone.
(1999-11-22, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.winnipeg.mb.ca/
Winnipeg Beach
Winnipeg Beach
The purpose of this Web site, as stated in its Mission statement, is to "Promote Tourism, Promote Commerce, [and] Improve
Community Communications". To that end, this site has an up-to-date "Upcoming Events" page, a "Public Notices" page, and several
pages for listing local businesses and services. There is also a link to the local magazine, "On the Beach". The "Health and
Wellness Resources" page has an extensive listing of pertinent organizations and facilities, including medical facilities as well as
self-help groups for everything from elder abuse, to learning disabilities, to a variety of physical problems. Government
information is found on the "Town Hall" page, the "Mayor's Message", and the "Council Meeting Minutes" page. The "Minutes" page also
lists the hours for the Town Office and pertinent phone numbers. There is a Site map.
(2000-06-05, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.winnipegbeach.com/
Winnipegosis
Winnipegosis
"Winnipegosis is a vibrant community with a proud heritage situated on the southern tip of Lake Winnipegosis, at the mouth of
the Mossey River". This Web site is designed to show people what Winnipegosis has to offer. There is no government information on
the site beyond the contact information for the municipal office, found on the Home Page. Other pages include "Community",
"Business", and "Recreation". They contain photos and brief textual information on the village's location; history; recreational
facilities, activities, and events; economic and employment base; schools; medical facilities; and community services (e.g., police,
fire, ambulance, library, etc.). There is also a list of churches and service clubs in the area. The "Photo Tour" page offers
several interactive photographs of the town and surrounding area.
(2000-01-26, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.onlinepro.com/wpgosis/
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Anita Cannon and Public Works and Government Services Canada
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