FACTOID # 180: Mali and Niger have 7 children born per woman, yet their populations grow at less than 3% per year.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

SEARCH ALL

FACTS & STATISTICS    Advanced view

Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 

 

(* = Graphable)

 

 


Encyclopedia > East Kildonan

East Kildonan is a primarily residential community in Winnipeg, Manitoba, located in the northeast part of the city. It's population is about 30,000. It is bounded by the Red River on the west, Harbison Avenue on the south, Panet Road, Kimberly Avenue, and the CPR Marconi tracks on the east, and Oakland Avenue on the north. Motto: Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (One With the Strength of Many) Area: 465. ... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Glorious and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Lieutenant Governor John Harvard Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Area 647,797 km² (8th)  - Land 553,556 km²  - Water 64,241 km² (14. ... The term Red River has the following uses: Rivers Red River of the North, a river that flows northward between North Dakota and Minnesota into Lake Winnipeg, site of the Red River Settlement; also center of the Red River Valley, a historic region of the United States and Canada Red...


It was part of the original Parish of Kildonan, which formed part of the Red River Settlement. The Municipality of Kildonan was established in 1876 and remained primarily agricultural until the beginning of the 20th century. It was a centre for market gardening to serve the needs of nearby Winnipeg. In 1903 streetcar service began in the area and this began the area's development as a residential suburb of Winnipeg. In 1906 the more heavily developed southern area of the municipality, known as Elmwood, joined with the City of Winnipeg, and in 1915 Kildonan was divided into East and West Kildonan with the Red River as the boundary. Subsequently, in 1925, the areas north of Oakland Avenue separated to form the Municipality of North Kildonan. Kildonan is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. ...


East Kildonan developed rapidly after World War II, the population rising from about 8,500 in 1945 to about 28,000 in 1965. It was incorporated as as the City of East Kildonan on July 1, 1957. In 1960, the opening of the Disraeli Freeway further accelerated the growth of the area. In 1972, East Kildonan, along with the old City of Winnipeg and eleven other municipalities in the Greater Winnipeg Area, amalgamated to form the City of Winnipeg.


  Results from FactBites:
 
East Kildonan, Manitoba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (407 words)
East Kildonan is a primarily residential community in Winnipeg, Manitoba, located in the northeast part of the city.
It is bounded by the Red River on the west, the lane between Harbison and Larsen Avenues on the south, Panet Road, Blantyre Avenue, and the CPR Marconi tracks on the east, and Oakland Avenue on the north.
The Municipality of Kildonan was established in 1876 and remained primarily agricultural until the beginning of the 20th century.
  More results at FactBites »


 
 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms, 1022, m