Wabowden is a community in northern

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. It is situated on Provincial Trunk Highway No. 6, which is the main route between

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and the provincial capital,

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History

The community originated in the early 20th century as a service point on the Hudson Bay Railway. Although the railway's presence in Wabowden has diminished over time, it continues to serve the community by transporting freight and passengers. Wabowden's name is derived from that of a one-time railway executive, W.A. Bowden.

Demographics

In the

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conducted by

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, Wabowden had a population of 400 living in 138 of its 175 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 442. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021.

Climate

In spite of its latitude below the 55th parallel, Wabowden has a clear-cut rather than borderline

subarctic climate The subarctic climate (also called subpolar climate, or boreal climate) is a continental climate with long, cold (often very cold) winters, and short, warm to cool summers. It is found on large landmasses, often away from the moderating effects of ...

. Its climate is dominated by its long and bitterly cold winters, but the short summers are relatively warm, keeping Wabowden well below the

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Mining

Crowflight Minerals is currently preparing Bucko Lake Mine for rehabilitation. The mine shaft was developed in the 1970s by

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Local media

* CBWMT (channel 10) (CBC)

Notable people

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, musician

References

External links

Community of Wabowden
{{MBDivision22 Designated places in Manitoba Mining communities in Manitoba Northern communities in Manitoba Hudson's Bay Company trading posts Unincorporated communities in Northern Region, Manitoba