Oakbank, Manitoba
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Oakbank is an unincorporated community in Manitoba, Canada located about 15 km east of the provincial capital Winnipeg, in the Rural Municipality of Springfield.
It has a population of about 5,000, making it the largest
Winnipeg Capital Region, with two new housing developments being expanded in the town.[when?
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History
In 1899, a post office was established in the present location of Oakbank and the village grew around it. In 1901, a
Manitoba Telephone System in 1950. In 1964, local school divisions were consolidated and Oakbank became the local center for elementary, junior high and high school students, against many people's wishes. A local manual telephone exchange was in operation until 1966 when an automatic exchange was installed. A credit union was founded in the village in 1945.[2]
Oakbank continues rapid growth as a bedroom community with many residents commuting to Winnipeg for work.
Demographics
Notable people
- Drew Bagnall, former National Hockey League player
- Matt Bailey, professional ice hockey player
- Dean Haglund, actor
- Brett Howden, National Hockey League player (Vegas Golden Knights)
- Quinton Howden, professional ice hockey player, formerly in the National Hockey League
References
- ^ a b c d "Census Profile, 2021 Census". Statistics Canada. June 5, 2022.
- ISBN 0-919212-40-9.
- Census Canada. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
External links
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