Oak River

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Oak River is an unincorporated community recognized as a local urban district [1] in the Rural Municipality of Oakview, western Manitoba, Canada.

History

Oak River was laid out in about 1889 when the railroad was extended to that point. [2]

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References

  1. "Local Urban Districts Regulation". Government of Manitoba. January 1, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  2. "Where It All Began". RM of Blanshard. Retrieved 5 July 2014.

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