Sturgeon Falls 23 | |
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| Sturgeon Falls Indian Reserve No. 23 | |
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  Sturgeon Falls 23 | |
| Coordinates: 48°45′N92°21′W / 48.750°N 92.350°W Coordinates: 48°45′N92°21′W / 48.750°N 92.350°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District | Rainy River |
| First Nation | Seine River |
| Area | |
| • Land | 24.89 km2 (9.61 sq mi) |
Sturgeon Falls 23 is a First Nations reserve [1] in Rainy River District, Ontario. It is one of the reserves of the Seine River First Nation.
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