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| Town of Grand Rapids, Manitoba |
| Coordinates: 53°10′0″N, 99°17′50″W |
| Country |
Canada |
| Region |
Norman Region |
| Settled |
1877 |
| Area |
| - Land |
85.95 km² (33.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) |
| - Urban |
336 |
| - Urban Density |
3.9/km² (10.1/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
R0C 1E0 |
| Area code(s) |
204 |
Grand Rapids is a town in Manitoba, Canada located on the northwestern shore of Lake Winnipeg where the Saskatchewan River enters the lake. As the name implies, the river has a significant drop at this point. In modern days, a large hydro electric generating plant has been built to harness this resource. Cedar Lake, just a short distance up the river provides a natural water storage for this plant.
Historically, Fort Bourbon stood at this location. It also sits across the river from Grand Rapids First Nation.
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The province-wide microwave system was extended to Grand Rapids on November 29, 1968.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ "Microwave Hook-Up Gives North Live TV", Winnipeg Free Press, April 29, 1969, p. 28.
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