Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba

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Lac Du Bonnet, Manitoba
Coordinates: 50°15′01″N 96°03′42″W / 50.25028, -96.06167
Country Canada
Province Manitoba
Region Eastman
Incorporated June 16, 1958
Government
 - Mayor Paul Chapman
 - MLA Lac Du Bonnet Gerald Hawranik
 - MP Provencher Vic Toews
Area
 - Urban 2.25 km² (0.9 sq mi)
Elevation 260 m (854 ft)
Population (2006)
 - City 1,009
 - Metro Density 448.9/km² (1,162.6/sq mi)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) Central (CDT) (UTC-5)
Postal code R0E 1A0
Area code(s) 204
Website: Lac Du Bonnet

Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba is a community in Manitoba.

Nestled in eastern Manitoba, approximately 1.5 hours noth east of Winnipeg is the community of Lac Du Bonnet (Town and Rural Municipality). Rich in culture, heritage, and history, the community offers visitors the best of both urban and rural setting. The town lies within the boundaries of the rural municipality and is situated on the west shore of the Winnipeg River The ammenities include an elementary and senior high school, four churches, a library, arena, community center and youth centre. The town of Lac Du Bonnet also offers visitors a beautifully landscaped walkway along the river, as well as a large public pier, with boat slips and sand beaches.

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[edit] Local media

[edit] Newspapers

Lac Du Bonnet Leader P.O. Box 910 Lac Du Bonnet MB R0E1A0

[edit] Radio

[edit] Television

CBWT-2 first went on the air on May 27, 1968. In early 1969 the province-wide microwave system replaced the kine recordings and Lac Du Bonnet has enjoyed live television since then.[1]

[edit] References

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