Winkler
Seal Official centennial emblem
Motto: "Where People Make The Difference"
Winkler Location in the province of Manitoba
Coordinates: 49°10′N 97°56′W / 49.167, -97.933
Region	Pembina Valley
Government
- Mayor	Martin Harder
Area
- Total	17.02 km² (6.6 sq mi)
- Land	17.02 km² (6.6 sq mi)
- Water	0.0 km² (0 sq mi)
Population (2006)
- Total	9,106 (214th)
- Density	466.7/km² (1,208.7/sq mi)
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
Website: http://www.cityofwinkler.ca/

Winkler (49°10′N, 097°56′W) is a small city with a population of about 9,100 (2006) located in southern Manitoba, Canada. As the largest city in the Pembina Valley, Winkler serves as a regional hub for commerce, agriculture and industry. Image File history File links This work is copyrighted. ... Image File history File links This work is copyrighted. ... For other uses, see Motto (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Red_pog2. ... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Latin: Glorious and free) Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Official languages English French (de facto) Government Lieutenant-Governor John Harvard Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament House seats 14 Senate seats 6 Confederation July 15, 1870 (5th) Area  Ranked 8th Total 647,797... Regions in the province of Manitoba, Canada, showing the census divisions in each. ... The Pembina Valley is the name given to the south-central region of the province of Manitoba, Canada. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... City motto: Where People Make The Difference Location in the province of Manitoba Region Pembina Valley Mayor Neil Schmidt Area  - Land  - Water 17. ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Latin: Glorious and free) Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Official languages English French (de facto) Government Lieutenant-Governor John Harvard Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament House seats 14 Senate seats 6 Confederation July 15, 1870 (5th) Area  Ranked 8th Total 647,797... The Pembina Valley is the name given to the south-central region of the province of Manitoba, Canada. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

It is Manitoba's seventh-largest city (as of 2006) and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the province. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

History

Winkler's history dates back to 1874 when Russian Mennonites began settling in the area. These first Mennonite inhabitants were part of deeply religious communities, for the most part, but did not establish confessional churches. The first official Mennonite Brethren congregation was founded in Winkler in 1888 as a result of mission work from the United States. In 1892, Winkler was officially founded by Valentine Winkler, a lumber entrepreneur and politician who owned and operated his own lumber business in nearby Morden. Because Winkler's many customers from the Mennonite settlement wanted him to build a market in their vicinity, he persuaded the Canadian Pacific Railway to build a spur route on the northeastern edge of the settlement where Winkler had been established. Year 1874 (MDCCCLXXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link with display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Russian Mennonites are a group of Mennonites descended from Dutch and mainly Germanic Prussian Anabaptists who established colonies in South Russia (present-day Ukraine) beginning in 1789. ... The Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (CCMB) is an association of Mennonite Christians with origins in southern Russia. ... Year 1888 (MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Friday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1892 (MDCCCXCII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Valentine Winkler (March 18, 1864—June 7, 1920) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. ... Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill roni Lumber or timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for use — from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use — as structural material for... An entrepreneur (a loanword from French introduced and first defined by the Irish economist Richard Cantillon) is a person who operates a new enterprise or venture and assumes some accountability for the inherent risks. ... The Politics series Politics Portal This box:      A politician is an individual who is a formally recognized and active member of a government, or a person who influences the way a society is governed through an understanding of political power and group dynamics. ... Morden (49°12′N 098°06′W) is a town of about 6200 people in the Canadian province of Manitoba. ... An eastbound CPR freight at Stoney Creek Bridge in Rogers Pass. ... A spur route in the United States Interstate highway system refers to a branch off of a primary interstate that connects with a destination away from the primary interstate. ...

Winkler was incorporated as a village on May 9, 1906. By that time, the flourishing village had become home to a number of German, Jewish and Anglo-Saxon merchants. The Mennonites began moving into the village soon after; by World War I, they outnumbered all other groups. Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Germans (German: die Deutschen), or the German people, are a nation in the meaning an ethnos (in German: Volk), defined more by a sense of sharing a common German culture and having a German mother tongue, than by citizenship or by being subjects to any particular country. ... The word Jew ( Hebrew: יהודי) is used in a wide number of ways, but generally refers to a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity and often a combination of these attributes. ... This article is about the English as an ethnic group and nation. ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ...

During the 1930s, a large number of Jewish and German merchants emigrated from Winkler, causing a decline in population. However, the village's population increased after World War II, and on April 7, 1954, Winkler was incorporated as a town. The 1930s (years from 1930–1939) were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known as the World Depression. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, United States, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ...

Following a halt in growth during the 1960s, the town's rapid growth in population resumed and continued into the 1990s. On April 7, 2002, Winkler was officially granted city status. The city celebrated its centennial anniversary in summer 2006. The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... An anniversary (from the Latin anniversarius, from the words for year and to turn, meaning (re)turning yearly; known in English since c. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Geography and climate

Located on the western edge of the Red River Valley, Winkler is located at the corner of provincial highways 14 and 32. It is approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Winnipeg and 70 kilometres northwest of a 24-hour United States border crossing at Emerson. The Red River Valley is a region in central North America that is drained by the Red River of the North. ... For other uses, see Winnipeg (disambiguation). ... Emerson is a town in south central Manitoba, population 655. ...

Winkler is situated on the prehistoric beaches of Lake Agassiz. The lake's shores were formed over 10,000 years ago by the Pembina Escarpment, located a few kilometres west of Winkler. A secondary beach known as the Emerado Beach lies to the west of Winkler. This gentle rise in elevation was formed thousands of years ago when the draining of Lake Agassiz temporarily stalled. Winkler has an elevation of 272 metres above sea level. Prehistory (Greek words προ = before and ιστορία = history) is the period of human history prior to the advent of writing (which marks the beginning of recorded history). ... For other uses, see Beach (disambiguation). ... A map of the extent of Lake Agassiz Lake Agassiz was an immense lake—bigger than all of the present-day Great Lakes combined—in the center of North America, which was fed by glacial runoff at the end of the last ice age. ... Shore A shore or shoreline is the land at the edge of a large body of water, such as an ocean, sea, or lake. ... The Pembina Escarpment (known in Canada as the Manitoba Escarpment) is a scarp that marks the boundary of glacial Lake Agassiz. ... “km” redirects here. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A map of the extent of Lake Agassiz Lake Agassiz was an immense lake—bigger than all of the present-day Great Lakes combined—in the center of North America, which was fed by glacial runoff at the end of the last ice age. ... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ...

The rich soils of the area are separated by the Emerado Beach. Coarser textured loamy sand soils, located to the west, are suitable for irrigation and produce potato, corn and bean crops. To the east, finer textured clay soils produce sugar beets, canola, beans, corn and small grains. Loess field in Germany Surface-water-gley developed in glacial till, Northern Ireland For the American hard rock band, see SOiL. For the System of a Down song, see Soil (song). ... Loam field Loam is soil composed of sand, silt, and clay in relatively even concentration (about 40-40-20% concentration respectively). ... For other uses, see Sand (disambiguation). ... Irrigation is the artificial application of water to the soil usually for assisting in growing crops. ... For other uses, see Potato (disambiguation). ... This article is about the maize plant. ... Green beans Bean is a common name for large plant seeds of several genera of Fabaceae (formerly Leguminosae) used for food or feed. ... For other uses, see Clay (disambiguation). ... Two sugar beets - the one on the left has been cultivated to be smoother than the traditional beet, so that it traps less soil. ... In agriculture, Canola is a trademarked cultivar of genetically engineered rapeseed variants from which rapeseed oil is obtained. ... In botany, a caryopsis is a type of simple dry fruit — one that is moncarpelate (formed from a single carpel) and indehiscent (not opening at maturity) and resembles an achene, except that in a caryopsis the pericarp is fused with the thin seed coat. ...

Winkler's climate is typically continental, resulting in dry cold winters and hot, frequently dry summers. Summer temperatures typically range from 20 to 30°C, while winter temperatures average between -15 and -25°C. The Winkler area obtains the most heat units for crop production in Manitoba. Winkler receives an annual average of 416mm of precipitation (most of which falls during the spring and summer months) and 119.7cm of snow. Winkler's average frost-free period is 125 days. Regions containing a continental climate exist in portions of Northern Hemisphere continents, and also at higher elevations in certain other parts of the world. ... For other uses, see Winter (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Summer (disambiguation). ... Agriculture refers to the production of food, feed, fiber and other goods by the systematic growing of plants, animals and other life forms. ... For other uses, see Snow (disambiguation). ...

Economy

Winkler is the economic hub of southern Manitoba. The retail trading area serves an estimated 17,000 households. 4,380 people are employed in Winkler. Approximately 30% of the work force is employed in the industrial sector. The city's second-largest employer, employing 20% of the work force, is the health and education sector.

A number of industries have grown and developed in Winkler throughout the years. One of Winkler's largest employers is Triple E Recreational Vehicles, a recreational vehicle manufacturer and the only class A motor home builder in Canada. Other products manufactured in Winkler include mobile homes, houseboats, farm equipment, windows and doors. Two foundries, a straw fibre plant and a tire recycling plant are also located in Winkler. A division of Triple E Canada, Triple E RV is a Recreational Vehicle manufacuring company in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada. ... “RV” redirects here. ... A modern double-wide manufactured home. ... A houseboat in Amsterdam Houseboat for Students in Zwolle, Netherlands. ... For other uses, see Window (disambiguation). ... This article is about the architectural feature. ...

Winkler's agricultural sector is one of the most productive and diversified in Manitoba. The area surrounding Winkler is home to rich, fertile soils which are especially suited to growing potatoes. However, many other crops are grown in the area, including wheat, canola, corn and beans. The area's livestock operations also continue to grow; hogs and cattle are raised, while dairy farms contribute to the making of cheese. Species T. aestivum T. boeoticum T. dicoccoides T. dicoccon T. durum T. monococcum T. spelta T. sphaerococcum T. timopheevii References:   ITIS 42236 2002-09-22 Wheat Wheat For the indie rock group, see Wheat (band). ... Hog is a domestic or feral adult swine. ... For general information about the genus, including other species of cattle, see Bos. ... Cheese is a solid food made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep, and other mammals. ...

Business development in Winkler has boomed in the years since incorporation. On average, the city becomes home to 10-20 new businesses per year. In 2002 55 new businesses were established in Winkler. The increase in new businesses can be attributed to low taxes, reasonably priced real estate and cooperation between the city and entrepreneurs. One example of this is the recently established Incubator Mall, a city-owned, five office facility that gives new businesses the opportunity to rent office space at moderate rates. Once those businesses outgrow the space, they relocate, making room for new startups. Also see: 2002 (number). ... “Taxes” redirects here. ... Real estate is a legal term that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... (1) Startup (or start-up, aka System startup) refers to the short period of time, or system state a computer is in, immediately after switching it on. ...

Government and politics

Winkler is governed by a mayor and six councillors who are elected by residents. The current mayor of Winkler is Martin Harder. The current city councillors of Winkler are deputy mayor Marvin Plett, Lloyd Thiessen, Henry Siemens, Ron Neufeld, Herb Dick and Ken J. Wiebe. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... A councillor is a member of a council (such as a city council), particularly in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and other parts of the Commonwealth. ... The Deputy Mayor of a community is the number two official to the mayor. ...

Winkler is represented in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba (as part of the Pembina riding) by Progressive Conservative MLA Peter George Dyck and in the Canadian House of Commons (as part of the Portage—Lisgar riding) by Conservative MP Brian Pallister. The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba is located in central Winnipeg, at the meeting point of the Wolseley and Fort Rouge ridings. ... Pembina is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. ... The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is a right-of-centre political party in Manitoba, Canada. ... A Member of the Legislative Assembly, or MLA, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to the Legislature or legislative assembly of a subnational jurisdiction. ... Peter George Dyck is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. ... Type Lower House Speaker Peter Milliken, Liberal since January 29, 2001 Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Peter Van Loan, Conservative since January 4, 2007 Opposition House Leader Ralph Goodale, Liberal since January 23, 2006 Members 308 Political groups Conservative Party Liberal Party Bloc Québécois... Portage—Lisgar is a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Manitoba. ... The Conservative Party of Canada (French: Parti conservateur du Canada), colloquially known as the Tories, is a conservative political party in Canada, formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in December 2003. ... A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a parliament. ... Brian William Pallister (born July 6, 1954) is a Canadian politician. ...

Transport

Winkler's chief transport connection to other communities is the highway system. Winnipeg is accessible from Winkler either via PTH 14 and PTH 3 or via PR 428 or PTH 23 and PTH 75 or PTH 14 and PTH 75. PTH 32 leads directly to the Winkler Port of Entry on the Canada-U.S. border. A 4-lane divided highway connects Winkler and the other major town of the region, Morden. For other uses, see Winnipeg (disambiguation). ... Manitoba Provincial Highway 3 is a provincial highway in the Canadian province of Manitoba. ... Manitoba Provincial Highway 23 (PTH 23) is a provincial highway in the Canadian province of Manitoba. ... Manitoba Provincial Highway 75 is a main route from Winnipeg to the U.S. border, where it connects with U.S. Highway 75 (and Interstate 29). ... Manitoba Provincial Highway 75 is a main route from Winnipeg to the U.S. border, where it connects with U.S. Highway 75 (and Interstate 29). ... Manitoba Provincial Highway 32 is a provincial highway in the Canadian province of Manitoba. ... ... This early German Autobahn uses a dual carriageway design. ...

Winkler Airport (CKZ7, 49°10′01″N 097°55′13″W / 49.16694, -97.92028) is located in the city's industrial park. It has two runways: 08/26, a 2,900 ft (884 m) turf/asphalt runway; and 17/35, a turf strip. Aircraft which need a longer runway are advised to use the Morden Regional Aerodrome which is located 9 km from Winkler and has a 3,937 ft (1,200 km) asphalt runway. Winkler Airport, (ICAO CKZ7, IATA N/A), is located 1. ... An industrial park (or industrial estate in British English) is an area of land set aside for industrial development. ... Rolled sod Sod is turf and the part of the soil beneath it held together by the roots, or a piece of this material. ... The term asphalt is often used as an abbreviation for asphalt concrete. ...

The city has one taxi service, Pembina Valley Taxi. It is also served by Greyhound Lines which operates a daily bus service to and from Winnipeg during the week. Purolator and DHL courier services also serve Winkler. For specific countries see Taxicabs around the world. ... Greyhound Lines is the largest inter-city common carrier of passengers by bus in North America , serving 2,200 destinations in the United States. ... Purolator Courier is a Canadian courier 97% of which is owned by Canada Post. ... A DHL Boeing 757. ...

Canadian Pacific Railway has a spur route going into Winkler's industrial park. An eastbound CPR freight at Stoney Creek Bridge in Rogers Pass. ... A spur route in the United States Interstate highway system refers to a branch off of a primary interstate that connects with a destination away from the primary interstate. ...

Demographics

Winkler has long been and continues to be one of Manitoba's fastest growing cities. In the previous census (2001), Winkler had a population of 7,943. In the 2006 census, Winkler had a population of 9,106, an increase of 14.6%. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...

As of the Canada 2001 Census, there are 2,885 households and 2,135 families residing in the city of Winkler. The population density is 466.7/km² (180.2/mi²). There are 2,890 housing units at an average density of 170.0/km² (65.6/mi²). The Canada 2001 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. ... Look up Family in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

The most common ancestries in Winkler (as of 1996) are German (65.2%), Dutch (Netherlands) (24.7%), Canadian (23.0%), Russian (10.0%), Ukrainian (2.1%), French (1.5%), Aboriginal (1.2%), Scottish (1.0%), Irish (0.9%), Polish (0.8%) and Icelandic (0.2%). Most Winklerites are of Mennonite descent. The racial makeup of the city (as of 2001) is 98.8% White, 0.4% Chinese, 0.38% Aboriginal, 0.1% Black, 0.1% South Asian and 0.1% Southeast Asian. Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... The Dutch (Ethnonym: Nederlanders meaning Lowlanders) are the dominant ethnic group[1] of the Netherlands[2]. They are usually seen as a Germanic people. ... Aboriginal peoples in Manitoba consist of several dozen First Nations and many tens of thousands of Métis peoples located in Manitoba, Canada. ... This article is about the Scottish as an ethnic group. ... You may also be looking for the plural of the word pole. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Map of South Asia (see note on Kashmir). ... Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ...

The Mennonite faith is the largest faith in Winkler, accounting for 54.8% of the population in 2001. Other religious groupings include other Christian denominations (21.5%), other Protestant denominations (7.3%), Baptist (4.0%), Lutheran (2.0%), United Church (1.8%), Roman Catholic (1.2%), Evangelical Missionary Church (1.2%), Anglican (1.0%), Pentecostal (1.0%) and other faiths (0.8%). 96.4% of the city's residents are Christian. 2.6% have no religious affiliation. There are 2,885 households out of which 36.2% are married couples living together with children, 30.8% are married couples living together without children, 25.5% are one-person households and 7.6% are multiple-family households, single parent family households or non-family households other than one-person households. 90.2% of Winkler's 2,135 families are married couple families, while 1.4% are common-law couple families and 8.2% are single parent families. The average household size is 3.0 and the average family size is 3.3. Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Relation to other religions Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      The... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      Christianity is... Protestantism encompasses the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated with the doctrines of the Reformation. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      Baptist is... Lutheranism is a major branch of Protestant Christianity that identifies with the teachings of the sixteenth-century German reformer Martin Luther. ... The United Church of Canada (French: lÉglise Unie du Canada) is Canadas second largest church (after the Roman Catholic Church), and its largest Protestant denomination. ... Catholic Church redirects here. ... The Evangelical Missionary Church was formed off a split with the Missionary Church in 1987. ... This box:      Anglicanism most commonly refers to the beliefs and practices of the Anglican Communion, a world-wide affiliation of Christian Churches, most of which have historical connections with the Church of England. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Relation to other religions Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Athanasius · Augustine · Constantine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas Calvin · Luther · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      Pentecostal... It has been suggested that Baby mama be merged into this article or section. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 21.6% under the age of 15, 8.5% from 15 to 19, 8.1% from 20 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 12.1% from 45 to 54, 7.1% from 55 to 64 and 17.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34.3 years. For every 100 females there are 94.8 males. This article is about the statistical concept. ... For other uses, see Female (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Male sex. ...

The average income for a family in the city is $44,227. The average income for all workers is $22,423, with males earning an average income of $27,787 and females earning an average income of $16,061. The average income for full-time, full-year workers is $30,779. Males who work full-time for a full year earn an average of $34,326 while females who work full-time for a full year earn an average of $23,546. Income, generally defined, is the money that is received as a result of the normal business activities of an individual or a business. ...

15.9% of Winkler's population is foreign-born. 1,832 immigrants settled in Winkler from 1999 to 2004, with 465 arriving in 2004 alone. Most immigrants to Winkler are Russian-Germans, Germans originating from Germany, or returning Low German Mennonites from Latin America due to the city's German linguistic and religious linkages. Russian-German immigrants are also drawn to the similarity of the region's geography to that of Russia. The term German-Russian is used in three somewhat different senses. ... Low German (also called Niederdeutsch, Plattdeutsch or Plattdüütsch) is a name for the regional language varieties of the West Germanic languages spoken mainly in Northern Germany where it is officially called Niederdeutsch (Low German), and in Eastern Netherlands where it is officially called Nedersaksisch (Low Saxon). Low refers to... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Relation to other religions Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      The... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... German (called Deutsch in German; in German the term germanisch is equivalent to English Germanic), is a member of the western group of Germanic languages and is one of the worlds major languages. ...

Culture

The Pembina Thresherman's Museum is situated on Highway 3 between Winkler and Morden. It includes a number of historical buildings in a village setting and a collection of agricultural machinery, tools and household items, as well as a meeting hall.

Winkler's main festival is the Harvest Festival and Exhibition. Held at the Winkler Parkland in mid-August, it features a parade, midway, live stage entertainment, fireworks, rodeo and more. Canada Day celebrations are held at the Winkler Parkland on July 1 of each year, although in 2007 the celebrations were held on July 2, since July 1 fell on a Sunday. The Cripple Creek Music Festival takes place on the fourth Sunday in July. United States Marines on parade. ... For other uses, see Rodeo (disambiguation). ... Canada Day (French: Fête du Canada) is Canadas national holiday, marking the establishment of Canada as a self-governing Dominion on July 1, 1867. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Residents of Winkler are known as Winklerites.

Education

Winkler's public school system is the Garden Valley School Division, which consists of four elementary schools - Winkler Elementary School, Parkland Elementary School, J.R. Walkof School, Emerado Centennial School and one high school, Garden Valley Collegiate-(GVC). As of July 2005, it had a total enrollment of 4,121 students. A junior high school Emerado Centennial School opened in October 2006. There are no private schools operating within the city. // Public spending on education in 2005 Public education is education mandated for or offered to the children of the general public by the government, whether national, regional, or local, provided by an institution of civil government, and paid for, in whole or in part, by taxes. ... Primary or elementary education is the first years of formal, structured education that occurs during childhood. ... For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ... Private schools are schools not administered by local or national government, which retain the right to select their student body and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition rather than with public funds. ...

Garden Valley Technical School (gvctec) is the new vocational campus that has opened in Winkler.

Red River College operates a regional campus in Winkler, serving 1,500 students each year. The Red River College-Winkler Community Learning Centre is located at 100-561 Main Street. Red River College (RRC) is the largest and most comprehensive institute of applied learning in Manitoba. ...

According to the Canada 2001 Census, 42% of Winkler residents between the ages of 20 and 34 do not have a high school education. According to the same census, 93% of Winkler residents between the ages of 20 and 34 do not have a university certificate, diploma or degree. Winkler has approximately twice as many people on average who do not have a high school or university education than the average Manitoban population within this age group. The Canada 2001 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. ...

Media

Winkler's local newspaper is The Winkler Times, published weekly and distributed to more than 17,000 households. The Southern Shopper & Regional Review, published in Darlingford twice a month, targets southern Manitoba and is distributed to over 15,000 households. The Winnipeg Free Press and Winnipeg Sun are available daily. small village located west of the City of Winkler in the Pembina Valley region of southern Manitoba ... The Winnipeg Free Press is the primary daily newspaper of Winnipeg, Manitoba. ... The Winnipeg Sun is a daily tabloid-sized newspaper in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. ...

Winkler is home to two radio stations of its own, both of which are owned and operated by Altona-based Golden West Broadcasting. CKMW, a country music station, was established in 1980 and broadcasts at 1570 kHz on the AM dial. CJEL, an adult contemporary music station branded as The Eagle 93.5, launched in 2000 and is the only FM radio station in the Pembina Valley. A radio station is a site configured for broadcasting sound. ... Altona () is a meddinite community in southern Manitoba about 100 km south-west of Winnipeg and 133 km north of Grand Forks, North Dakota. ... Golden West Broadcasting is a Canadian radio broadcasting company based in Altona, Manitoba, Canada. ... CKMW (1570 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. ... Country music, the first half of Billboards country and western music category, is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Mediumwave radio transmissions (sometimes called Medium frequency or MF) are those between the frequencies of 300 kHz and 3000 kHz. ... CJEL-FM (93. ... Adult contemporary music, frequently abbreviated AC, is a type of radio format that plays mainstream contemporary pop music, excluding hip hop, hard rock, and some teen pop music, which is intended for an adult audience. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... FM radio is a broadcast technology invented by Edwin Howard Armstrong that uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. ...

Though they are not based in Winkler, several other radio stations are notable in the Winkler area. The signal from Golden West's easy listening radio station in Altona, CFAM 950 AM, reaches the Winkler area. Two North Dakota stations near the Canada/U.S. border also reach Winkler: KAOC 105.1 FM (Maverick 105), a country music station in Cavalier and KYTZ 106.7 FM (Z-106.7, Today's Best Hits), an adult contemporary music station in Walhalla. The former station sells advertisements targeting the Pembina Valley region and maintains an advertising sales office in Morden. Radio stations from Winnipeg and Grand Forks, North Dakota can also be received sometimes. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... CFAM (950 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an easy listening format. ... Official language(s) English Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ... Cavalier is a city located in Pembina County, North Dakota. ... Walhalla is a city located in Pembina County, North Dakota. ... Motto: Template:Unhide = Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (One With the Strength of Many) Location City Information Established: 1738 (Fort Rouge), 1873 (City of Winnipeg) Area: 465. ... Nickname: Motto: A Place of Excellence Location in North Dakota Coordinates: , Country State County Grand Forks County Founded June 15, 1870 Incorporated February 22, 1881 Government  - Mayor Michael Brown Area  - City  19. ...

Cable television service is provided by Valley Cable Vision. Most Winnipeg-based television and radio stations can be picked up from Winkler. WDAZ-TV and KNRR-TV can also be received in Winkler via antenna. WDAZ-TV is the ABC affiliate for Grand Forks, North Dakota. ... Red River Broadcasting is a television broadcasting company based in Fargo, North Dakota, which operates a network of Fox affiliates in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. ...

Sports

Winkler's primary ice hockey team is the Winkler Flyers, who compete in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. The Flyers play their home games at the Winkler Arena. Perhaps the best known alumni of the team is goaltender Ed Belfour, who played with the Flyers during the 1985-86 season and recorded a 2.58 goals against average that year. Belfour went on to play in the NHL and win a Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars. There is also a minor league hockey in Winkler. The local high school has a hockey team named the Zodiacs. The Zodiacs draw hundreds of high school students to there home games. Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... The Winkler Flyers are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the Winkler, Manitoba, Canada. ... The Manitoba Junior Hockey League is a Junior A ice hockey league operating in the Canadian province of Manitoba. ... This article is about the goaltender in ice hockey. ... Edward John Belfour (born April 21, 1965 in Carman, Manitoba, Canada) is a professional ice hockey goaltender who plays for Leksands IF in HockeyAllsvenskan. ... This article is about the year. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Goals Against Average (GAAv) is an ice hockey statistic that represents the number of goals netminders concede on average per whole-game played. ... NHL redirects here. ... The Dallas Stars are a professional mens ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. ...

Winkler has been selected as host city for the 2008 edition of CBC Sports' day-long Hockey Day in Canada, which took place on February 9, 2008.[1] CBC Sports is the division of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation responsible for sports broadcasting. ... The Hockey Night in Canada logo, used until 1998 on CBC, and 2004 on Radio-Canada. ...

Notable Winklerites

• Di Brandt, poet and literary critic
• Arnold Brown, politician
• Howard Dyck, conductor and broadcaster
• Jacob Froese, politician
• Don Kuhl, politician, former councillor and former deputy mayor
• Dustin Penner, NHL player for the Edmonton Oilers
• Cornelius Wiebe, physician and politician
• Eric Fehr, AHL player for the Hershey Bears
• Benjamin De Fehr, soldier executed during World War I

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Neighbouring communities

Roland is a small community in the Pembina Valley Region of Manitoba, Canada, located about 16 km north of Winkler. ... Morden (49°12′N 098°06′W) is a town of about 6200 people in the Canadian province of Manitoba. ... Plum Coulee ( ) is a small town of approximately 800 residents located about 13 km east of Winkler, Manitoba. ... Schanzenfeld is a small community of several hundred people about 1 km south of Winkler, Manitoba, Canada. ...

References

• City of Winkler (2003). http://www.cityofwinkler.ca/. Retrieved August 11, 2005.
• Province of Manitoba (2000). Community Profile: City of Winkler. Retrieved August 11, 2005.
• Statistics Canada (2004). 2001 Community Profile - Winkler. Retrieved August 11, 2005.
• Winkler Chamber of Commerce (2004). http://www.winklerchamber.com/. Retrieved August 11, 2005.

External links

• Winkler website
• City of Winkler Community Profile
• Statistics Canada 2001 Community Profile - Winkler
• The Winkler Times
• Travel guide to Winkler from Wikitravel
• Open Directory: Winkler
• Winkler Chamber of Commerce
• Dining guide to Winkler from ChefMoz
• Hockey Day in Winkler website
• Canada 2006 Community Profile - Winkler

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