Teulon | |
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  Teulon | |
| Coordinates:50°23′09″N97°15′40″W / 50.38583°N 97.26111°W /50.38583; -97.26111 | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Region | Winnipeg Capital Region |
| Rural municipality | Rockwood |
| Established | 1919[1] |
| Incorporated (Village) | 1919[1] |
| Incorporated (Town) | 1997[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Todd Campbell |
| Area | |
| • Land | 3.23 km2 (1.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 1,201 |
| • Density | 372.3/km2 (964/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal Code | R0C 3B0 |
| Area code | 204 |
| Website | www |
Teulon is a town located approximately 59 kilometres north ofWinnipeg,Manitoba, Canada, onProvincial Trunk Highway 7. Located betweenStonewall andGimli, Teulon is commonly referred to as "The Gateway to theInterlake". Teulon is surrounded by theRural Municipality of Rockwood.
Teulon was founded in 1919, as a settlement for immigrant farmers, by Charles C. Castle, and was affectionately named after his wife's maiden name of "Teulon". Teulon soon became avillage, and then became atown in 1997.
In the2021 Census of Population conducted byStatistics Canada, Teulon had a population of 1,196 living in 544 of its 588 total private dwellings, a change of-0.4% from its 2016 population of 1,201. With a land area of 3.23 km2 (1.25 sq mi), it had a population density of370.3/km2 (959.0/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
Teulon is situated in the South Interlake school division [no.21] and is served by two schools:
Teulon is represented by a Head of Council (Mayor), a Deputy Mayor, and 3 councillors. The current incumbents of the positions are:[4]
| Name | Term began | Term ended |
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| Bert Campbell | 2018 |
In October 2019 the Teulon Council lost three of its members and faces a by-election in those ridings.[5]
Teulon is located in theRiding of Lakeside ofLegislative Assembly of Manitoba and is currently represented by Ralph Eichler of theProgressive Conservative Party of Manitoba.
Teulon is located in theSelkirk—Interlake electoral district with oneMember of Parliament (MP). The district's current MP isJames Bezan (Teulon) of theConservative Party of Canada.
The Winnipeg-Interlake division of theSenate is represented byJanis Johnson who was appointed byBrian Mulroney, and is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada.
Teulon's features include the Teulon Golf & Country Club, Green Acres Park & Campground, Teulon Curling Club, Teulon Rockwood Arena, Teulon Rockwood Centennial Centre, South Interlake Regional Library, and the Teulon and District Museum.
A two-roommotel and the Teulon Motor Hotel & Bar are available for visitors.
Teulon has been known for itsTruck & Tractor Pull, along with theDemolition Derby, at the rodeo grounds contained within Green Acres Park. The contest brings out competitors from all over the county.
Teulon Rodeo is also held at the end of August every year, featuring a full heartland rodeo schedule, chariot races, and other attractions.[6]
A short drive toStonewall's "Quarry Days,"Winnipeg Beach's "Boardwalk Days," andGimli's "Icelandic Festival," visitors of Teulon are able to take in many stops of the Manitobatraveling carnival "Wonder Shows", as well as the local version known as "Teulon Dayz".
Also nearby are Kinsmen Lake,Lake Winnipeg, and Norris Lake.
Annually, the Town of Teulon holds aSanta Claus parade started by Gloria Joy Anderson, most often followed by abonspiel. Volunteers createfloats, decorating their vehicles and tractors, and toss candy to guests.
CJ107.5 FM is The Voice of The Interlake featuring Local News, Weather, and events and plays today's Country, Classic Country, Pop, Classic Rock, Oldies and more.
Local newspapers of Teulon include the Stonewall Teulon Tribune, the Stonewall Argus & Teulon Times and the Interlake Spectator.
In 2007, Teulon was the film location forThe Haunting in Connecticut starringVirginia Madsen andElias Koteas. The film premiered on March 27, 2009.
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