Tag: Minnedosa

Minnedosa is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It was created in 1881 with the expansion of the province’s western boundary, and has existed continuously since that time. From 1886 to 1888, it was divided into Minnedosa East and Minnedosa West.
Minnedosa is located in the southwestern region of Manitoba. It is bordered by Russell to the north, Ste. Rose to the east, Turtle Mountain to the east and south, and Arthur-Virden to the south and west. The constituency also surrounds the City of Brandon, which is divided into the ridings of Brandon East and Brandon West.
Minnedosa itself is the largest community in the constituency. Other communities in the include Souris, Rivers, Rapid City, Shilo, Basswood, Wawanesa and Erickson.
Minnedosa’s population in 1996 was 18,694. As of 1999, the average family income was $46,627, and the unemployment rate was 3.50%. Agriculture accounts for 22% of the riding’s industry, followed by government services at 12% and…