Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador

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name = Wabush
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government_footnotes = [Cite web|url=http://www.labradorwest.com/default.php?display=cid759&mid=73|title=Mayor and Council|author=Town of Wabush|accessdate=2008-03-14]
government_type = Municipal incorporation
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Jim Farrell
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established_title = Settled
established_date = 1955
established_title1 = Founded
established_date1 = 1962
established_title2 = Incorporated
established_date2 = April 11, 1967
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area_total_km2 = 46.25
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population_as_of = 2006
population_footnotes = [Cite web|url= http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=1010034&Geo2=PR&Code2=10&Data=Count&SearchText=Wabush&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=1010034 | title=Wabush Community Profile| author=Statistics Canada|authorlink=Statistics Canada|year=2006|accessdate=2008-03-14]
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population_total = 1739
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website = [http://www.labradorwest.com/default.php?ac=changeSite&sid=2 Town of Wabush]
footnotes = Wabush is a small town in the western tip of Labrador, known for transportation and iron ore operations for over three decades (1967 to 2007).

Wabush is the twin community of Labrador City and at its height, the region boasted a population of just over 22,000 (late-1970s). Today Wabush's population (2006) is 1,739. Most residents continue to work in the nearby mines: Wabush Mines [ [http://www.cleveland-cliffs.com/OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/NORTHAMERICA/Pages/WabushMines.aspx Wabush Mines] ] and Iron Ore Company of Canada.

While remote, the town does contain modern amenities. There is a grocery store, bowling alley, ice arena, and several bars and restaurants. In nearby Labrador City, there is a modern indoor shopping centre which includes a Walmart.

Air transportation needs for the twin communities are served by Wabush Airport and seasonally by Wabush Water Aerodrome.

Companies in and around Wabush include:

* Stelco
* Dofasco
* Wabush Iron Company Limited

Wabush in popular culture

*Wabush is the location of the village of Waknuk in The Chrysalids.Fact|date=October 2007

References

External links

* [http://www.labradorwest.com/ Labrador West]