Waskada
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Waskada is an unincorporated urban community in the
History
There are different theories about the origin of the name of Waskada. One states that it was given by the federal government, being an
One of the earliest signs of settlement in Waskada is the local post office, which was established in the area in 1883, and the rest of the town was built around. The settlement was incorporated as a village on 31 December 1948,[1] but was amalgamated into the Municipality of Brenda – Waskada on 1 January 2015, as part of a requirement of the Manitoba government's Municipal Amalgamations Act.[4]
In recent times, an
An
Geography
Waskada lies in the southwest corner of the Westman Region, itself at the southwest corner of Manitoba. It is located in the Canadian Prairies, an ecoregion characterized by its flat terrain and grasslands, as well as Palliser's Triangle. Waskada is, by highway, 142 km (88 mi) from the Westman region's largest city, Brandon, 47 km (29 mi) from the Saskatchewan border, and 10.7 km (6.6 mi) from the North Dakota border.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Waskada had a population of 161 living in 79 of its 106 total private dwellings, a change of -3.6% from its 2016 population of 167. With a land area of 0.8 km2 (0.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 201.3/km2 (521.2/sq mi) in 2021.[7]
In the
Of those in Waskada aged 15 or older, 75.9% are married or living with a common-law partner, 10.3% have never been married, 3.4% are separated, 3.4% are divorced, and 10.3% are widowed.[2]
Infrastructure
Waskada's infrastructure includes water and sewer facilities, as well as a volunteer-run fire hall, garbage service and recycling depot. High-speed cable Internet service is provided to the settlement by
Waskada has several facilities for sports, including a fitness centre, a community hockey/skating rink, a park and a golf course.[8]
Culture
The Waskada Museum is a museum spanning multiple historical buildings in the former village. The museum started permanently after residents of the area put their items on display as part of festivities for the Canadian and Manitoban Centennials.[9] It displays various artifacts from the village's past, including pioneer home and farm artifacts, clothing, photographs, vehicles and war memorabilia. It also contains a blacksmith shop.[10]
The Bren Del Win Centennial Library, whose main branch is in nearby Deloraine, has had a branch in Waskada since 2005. In addition to its collection, the branch also offers public-access computers and wireless Internet services.[11]
Highways
Waskada is located along Manitoba Provincial Road 251, which connects to Manitoba Highway 21 at its eastern terminus, allowing access to the former town of Deloraine, as well as other communities along the highway. West of Waskada, the provincial road connects the former village to several other small communities in the area.
Education
Waskada has one K-12 school, Waskada School.[8] In the 2011-12 school year, it had 93 students.[citation needed]
Notable people
- Roger Millions, Calgary Flames sportscaster on Sports Network West.[12]
References
- ^ a b c "Waskada". Manitoba Municipalities. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Census Profile: Waskada (census subdivision)". Statistics Canada. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Oil boom transforming small Manitoba town". CBC News. 31 March 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ "The Municipal Amalgamations Act". Manitoba Laws. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ "Whiteout conditions, confusion led to Waskada plane crash". CBC News. 27 Feb 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ "'A treat to take the kids flying': Man, three young boys die in Manitoba plane crash". National Post. The Canadian Press. 11 February 2013.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved Sep 3, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Services". Municipality of Brenda – Waskada. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "Waskada Museum". Turtle Mountain–Souris Plains Heritage Association. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ "Museum". Municipality of Brenda – Waskada. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ "Home". Bren Del Win Centennial Library. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ "Sportsnet's Roger Millions retires after 39-year career". Sportsnet. Retrieved 30 March 2020.