Fisher Branch, Manitoba

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Village of Fisher Branch, Manitoba
Coordinates: 51°04′59″N, 97°37′14″W
Country Canada
Elevation 251.5 m (825 ft)
Population
 - Urban 1,944
 - Urban Density 1.3/km² (3.4/sq mi)
Postal code R0C 0Z0

Fisher Branch is a village in the Rural Municipality of Fisher in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is located on Highway 17 in the north Interlake region of the province. Fisher Branch was originally named Wasoo, but later was changed to Fisher Branch because it was beside a branch of the Fisher River.

The primary industry of Fisher Branch is agriculture.

[edit] Local media

[edit] Television

CBWGT went on the as CBWT-1 on February 1, 1967 as part of the province-wide microwave system.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Microwave Hook-Up Gives North Live TV", Winnipeg Free Press, April 29, 1969, p. 28.