Teulon, Manitoba
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Teulon is a community located approximately 60 kilometers north of Winnipeg
, Manitoba
, Canada
, on Provincial Truck Highway 7. Located between Stonewall
and Gimli
, Teulon is commonly referred to as "The Gateway to the Interlake
" and "The Petunia
Capital of Manitoba". Teulon is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Rockwood
.
, and then became a town
in 1997. Its current population (as of January 2008) stands at 1124.
), a Deputy Mayor, and 3 councillors. The current incumbents of the positions are:
of Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
and is currently represented by Ralph Eichler of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
.
electoral district which returns one Member of Parliament who currently is James Bezan
(a fellow Teulon resident) of the Conservative Party of Canada
.
The Winnipeg-Interlake division of the Senate is represented by Janis Johnson
who was appointed by Brian Mulroney
and who is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada.
For those visiting, Teulon accommodates you with a 6 room motel
, and the Teulon Motor Hotel & Bar.
, along with the Demolition Derby
, at the rodeo grounds contained within Green Acres Park. The contest brings out competitors from all over the country.
A short drive to Stonewall
's "Quarry Days," Winnipeg Beach
's "Boardwalk Days," and Gimli
's "Icelandic Festival," children and "children at heart" of Teulon are able to take in many stops of the Manitoba travelling carnival, Wonder Shows. As well as their own at home version, known as "Teulon Dayz."
Also nearby are Kinsmen Lake, Lake Winnipeg
, and Norris Lake.
started by Gloria Joy Anderson , most often followed by a bonspiel
. Volunteers take pride in creating floats
, decorating their vehicles and tractors, and tossing candy to the wide turnout of guests.
and Elias Koteas
. The film premiered on March 27, 2009.
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, on Provincial Truck Highway 7. Located between Stonewall
Stonewall, Manitoba
Stonewall is a town in the Canadian province of Manitoba with a population of 4,376 as of the 2006 census. The town is situated approximately north of Winnipeg on PTH 67. It is known for its limestone quarries. The local festival is the Quarry Days which is usually held over three days in August...
and Gimli
Gimli, Manitoba
Gimli is a a rural municipality located in the Interlake region of south-central Manitoba, Canada, on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg. It is about north of the provincial capital Winnipeg...
, Teulon is commonly referred to as "The Gateway to the Interlake
Interlake
Interlake is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It was created by redistribution in 1979, and has formally existed since the 1981 provincial election. Previously, much of the Interlake region was included in the constituency of St. George...
" and "The Petunia
Petunia
Petunia is a widely cultivated genus of flowering plants of South American origin, closely related with tobacco, cape gooseberries, tomatoes, deadly nightshades, potatoes and chili peppers; in the family Solanaceae. The popular flower derived its name from French, which took the word petun, meaning...
Capital of Manitoba". Teulon is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Rockwood
Rockwood, Manitoba
Rockwood is a rural municipality lying north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is part of the Winnipeg Capital Region and had a 2001 census population of 7,654. The towns of Stonewall and Teulon are both wholly located in Rockwood.-References:**...
.
History
Teulon was founded in 1919, as a settlement for immigrant farmers, by Charles C. Castle, and was affectionately named after his wife's maiden name of "Teulon". Teulon soon became a villageVillage
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
, and then became a town
Town
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
in 1997. Its current population (as of January 2008) stands at 1124.
Education
Teulon is situated in the South Interlake school division [no.21] and is served by two schools:- Teulon Elementary School teaches kindergartenKindergartenA kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
to grade 6 students. - Teulon Collegiate Institute teaches to grade 7 to grade 12 students.
Municipal
Teulon is represented by a Head of Council (MayorMayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
), a Deputy Mayor, and 3 councillors. The current incumbents of the positions are:
- Bert Campbell - Mayor
- Jim Dola - Deputy Mayor; Councillor
- Keith Smith - Councillor
- Cherise Griffin - Councillor
- Michael Ledarney - Councillor
Provincial
Teulon is located in the Riding of LakesideLakeside (electoral district)
Lakeside is a provincial electoral division in Manitoba, Canada. It is located to the immediate northwest of the city of Winnipeg.Traditionally a rural riding, Lakeside has become more urban in recent years . All the same, agriculture accounted for 17% of the riding's industry in 1999...
of Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and the lieutenant governor form the Legislature of Manitoba, the legislature of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Fifty-seven members are elected to this assembly in provincial general elections, all in single-member constituencies with first-past-the-post...
and is currently represented by Ralph Eichler of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is the only right wing political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is also the official opposition party in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.-Origins and early years:...
.
Federal
Teulon is located in the Selkirk—InterlakeSelkirk—Interlake
Selkirk—Interlake is a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1976 to 1987, and since 1997....
electoral district which returns one Member of Parliament who currently is James Bezan
James Bezan
James Bezan is a Canadian politician. In 2004, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a Conservative....
(a fellow Teulon resident) of the Conservative Party of Canada
Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum...
.
The Winnipeg-Interlake division of the Senate is represented by Janis Johnson
Janis Johnson
Janis Gudrun Johnson is a Canadian Senator representing Manitoba.Born in Winnipeg, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1968 from the University of Manitoba. A public affairs consultant and writer, Johnson was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in 1990...
who was appointed by Brian Mulroney
Brian Mulroney
Martin Brian Mulroney, was the 18th Prime Minister of Canada from September 17, 1984, to June 25, 1993 and was leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from 1983 to 1993. His tenure as Prime Minister was marked by the introduction of major economic reforms, such as the Canada-U.S...
and who is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada.
Features
Teulon residents enjoy the Teulon Golf & Country Club, Green Acres Park & Campground, Teulon Curling Club, Teulon Rockwood Arena, Teulon Rockwood Centennial Centre, South Interlake Regional Library, Teulon and District Museum, amongst many other fine attractions.For those visiting, Teulon accommodates you with a 6 room motel
Motel
A motor hotel, or motel for short, is a hotel designed for motorists, and usually has a parking area for motor vehicles...
, and the Teulon Motor Hotel & Bar.
Summer
Teulon has been known for its Truck & Tractor PullTractor pulling
Truck and Tractor pulling, also known as power pulling, is a motorsport competition, popular in America, Europe , Australia and Brazil, which requires modified tractors to pull a heavy sledge along a 35ft. wide and length of 100 metre or 300ft+ track, with the winner being the tractor that pulls...
, along with the Demolition Derby
Demolition derby
Demolition derby is a motorsport usually presented at county fairs and festivals. While rules vary from event to event, the typical demolition derby event consists of five or more drivers competing by deliberately ramming their vehicles into one another...
, at the rodeo grounds contained within Green Acres Park. The contest brings out competitors from all over the country.
A short drive to Stonewall
Stonewall, Manitoba
Stonewall is a town in the Canadian province of Manitoba with a population of 4,376 as of the 2006 census. The town is situated approximately north of Winnipeg on PTH 67. It is known for its limestone quarries. The local festival is the Quarry Days which is usually held over three days in August...
's "Quarry Days," Winnipeg Beach
Winnipeg Beach
Winnipeg Beach is a town in the Interlake Region, in the Canadian province of Manitoba. The town was founded in 1900 by Sir William Whyte and is located at the junction of Highway 9 and Highway 229 on the southwestern shore of Lake Winnipeg, about north of Winnipeg. It is bordered by the Rural...
's "Boardwalk Days," and Gimli
Gimli, Manitoba
Gimli is a a rural municipality located in the Interlake region of south-central Manitoba, Canada, on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg. It is about north of the provincial capital Winnipeg...
's "Icelandic Festival," children and "children at heart" of Teulon are able to take in many stops of the Manitoba travelling carnival, Wonder Shows. As well as their own at home version, known as "Teulon Dayz."
Also nearby are Kinsmen Lake, Lake Winnipeg
Lake Winnipeg
Lake Winnipeg is a large, lake in central North America, in the province of Manitoba, Canada, with its southern tip about north of the city of Winnipeg...
, and Norris Lake.
Winter
Annually, the Town of Teulon holds a Santa Claus paradeSanta Claus parade
Santa Claus parades or Christmas pageants are parades held in some countries to celebrate the official opening of the Christmas season with the arrival of Santa Claus....
started by Gloria Joy Anderson , most often followed by a bonspiel
Bonspiel
A bonspiel is a curling tournament, traditionally held outdoors on a frozen freshwater loch. The word comes from the Scottish Gaelic and means league match . Though not mandatory, curling teams involved in bonspiels often wear theme costumes...
. Volunteers take pride in creating floats
Float (parade)
A float is a decorated platform, either built on a vehicle or towed behind one, which is a component of many festive parades, such as those of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Carnival of Viareggio, the Maltese Carnival, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Key West Fantasy Fest parade, the...
, decorating their vehicles and tractors, and tossing candy to the wide turnout of guests.
Newspaper
Local newspapers of Teulon include the Stonewall Teulon Tribune, the Stonewall Argus & Teulon Times and the Interlake Spectator.In film
In summer/fall 2007, Teulon was the film location for "The Haunting in Connecticut" starring Virginia MadsenVirginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen is an American actress and documentary film producer. She came to fame during the 1980s, having appeared in several films aimed at a teenage audience...
and Elias Koteas
Elias Koteas
Elias Koteas is a Canadian actor of film and television, best known for his roles in The Prophecy, Fallen and the live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films.-Early life:...
. The film premiered on March 27, 2009.