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Encyclopedia > Bifrost, Manitoba

Bifrost is a rural municipality located in the Interlake Region of Manitoba, Canada. The municipality lies on the west shore of Lake Winnipeg and has a population of about 2,750 people. Its name comes from a Scandinavian word from Norse mythology meaning rainbow bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. A rural municipality is a form of municipality in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. ... Interlake is the name given to a region in the Canadian province of Manitoba. ... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Latin: Glorious and free) Official languages English Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Lieutenant-Governor John Harvard Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 14 6 Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 8th 647,797 km² 14. ... Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba, on Lake Winnipeg Lake Winnipeg (52°30′N 97°47′W) is a very large (24,400 km²) lake in central North America, in the province of Manitoba, Canada, about 55 km north of the city of Winnipeg. ... For other uses, see Scandinavia (disambiguation). ... Norse or Scandinavian mythology comprises the pre-Christian religion, beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian people, including those who settled on Iceland, where the written sources for Norse mythology were assembled. ...


Some of the large economies of Bifrost are agriculture, fishing, and tourism. Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish. ... Tourist redirects here; for the album by Athlete, see Tourist (album) Tourism is the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. ...


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Regions Winnipeg Capital Region - Central Plains - Eastman - Interlake - Northern - Parkland - Pembina Valley - Westman
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Manitoba achieved a milestone today in its plan to develop clean, affordable energy sources with the first commercial sale of provincially-produced biodiesel fuel to Manitoba Hydro, Energy, Science and Technology Minister Dave Chomiak announced today with Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk.
Bifrost Bio-Blends and Manitoba Hydro were both members of the council.
Bifrost Bio-Blends biodiesel fuel is produced to ASTM 6751 standards and meets or exceeds all North American standards.
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