Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam
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For the small community located in the Rural Municipality of Minto, see Clanwilliam, Manitoba
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The Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam is an area of mixed farming positioned on the south side of Riding Mountain National Park
in Manitoba, Canada. The southern part of the municipality is flatter farmland while the northern part is more rugged with lots of hills, forests and lakes. The communities of Hilltop
and Scandinavia were formed by Swedish settler
s in the late 19th century. The separately administered town of Erickson
reflects that heritage in its name and is the largest community within the municipality's borders.
The area is a major nesting area for various species of ducks. Due to its location, the area is also a major flyway for geese.
The R.M. took its name from the community of Clanwilliam
which is located in the Rural Municipality of Minto. Clanwilliam had been named after Richard Meade, 4th Earl of Clanwilliam
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Clanwilliam, Manitoba
For the municipality, see the Rural Municipality of ClanwilliamClanwilliam, Manitoba is a community in the northern area of the Rural Municipality of Minto. The R.M. immediately north takes its name from the original community....
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The Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam is an area of mixed farming positioned on the south side of Riding Mountain National Park
Riding Mountain National Park
Riding Mountain National Park is a national park in Manitoba, Canada. The park sits atop the Manitoba Escarpment. Consisting of a protected area , the forested parkland stands in sharp contrast to the surrounding prairie farmland. The park is home to wolves, moose, elk, black bears, hundreds of...
in Manitoba, Canada. The southern part of the municipality is flatter farmland while the northern part is more rugged with lots of hills, forests and lakes. The communities of Hilltop
Hilltop, Manitoba
Hilltop is a rural community in the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam and is a mixed agricultural area.Historically, the area was settled by Scandinavian immigrants, mainly from Sweden, starting in the 1880s. The community opened a post office in 1900 located on 19-17-17W and a one room school was...
and Scandinavia were formed by Swedish settler
Settler
A settler is a person who has migrated to an area and established permanent residence there, often to colonize the area. Settlers are generally people who take up residence on land and cultivate it, as opposed to nomads...
s in the late 19th century. The separately administered town of Erickson
Erickson, Manitoba
Erickson is a town in the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is located on Highway 10 on 32-17-18W in south central Manitoba. The main industry of Erickson is agriculture....
reflects that heritage in its name and is the largest community within the municipality's borders.
The area is a major nesting area for various species of ducks. Due to its location, the area is also a major flyway for geese.
The R.M. took its name from the community of Clanwilliam
Clanwilliam, Manitoba
For the municipality, see the Rural Municipality of ClanwilliamClanwilliam, Manitoba is a community in the northern area of the Rural Municipality of Minto. The R.M. immediately north takes its name from the original community....
which is located in the Rural Municipality of Minto. Clanwilliam had been named after Richard Meade, 4th Earl of Clanwilliam
Richard Meade, 4th Earl of Clanwilliam
Admiral of the Fleet Richard James Meade, 4th Earl of Clanwilliam, GCB, KCMG , styled Lord Gillford until 1879, was a British Royal Navy officer and peer.-Background:...
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