Elkhorn, Manitoba

Elkhorn is a village in southwestern Manitoba, Canada.

Incorporated on January 2, 1906, it is located approximately 105 kilometers west of Brandon.

History

The village was first settled when the Canadian Pacific Railway arrived in 1882. In the CPR survey Elkhorn is located at mile sixty-four west of Brandon, in what was known as the Broadview subdivision. [Elkhorn and District Historical Society. "Steel and Grass Roots: History of Elkhorn 1882-1982". Altona: Friesen Printers, 1982.] A Board of Trade was organized in April 1899 and lobbied for further settlement in the town and surrounding municipality, better infrastructure, and improvement of commerce. It was responsible for the establishment of the first fire brigade in 1901, which became the responsibility of the Village when it incorporated in 1906. In 1948 the board was reorganized and renamed the Elkhorn and District Chamber of Commerce.

Mayors of Elkhorn

References

External links

* [http://www.elkhorn.mb.ca/welcome_to_the_official_website_.htm Official website]