Geography

Census Division No.12 is located in Eastern Manitoba and is located north-east of the City of Winnipeg (the Provincial Capital). Provincial Trunk Highways No.15 and 44 are the major east-west transportation routes, while Provincial Trunk Highway No.12 is the major north-south route serving the area.

The 1996 population of the Census Division was 18,705. The Census Division area is made up of the Town of Beausejour, Village of Garson, and Rural Municipalities of Brokenhead and Springfield.

The major urban service centre in the area is the Town of Beausejour.

Economic Base

Much of the area is actively involved in farming and agriculture. The Beaxusejour area is also known as the gateway to the Whiteshell Provincial Park and some of Manitoba's best vacation-lands. The beautiful scenery, events and activities around region supports a thriving tourism and service industry.

Major Private Employers in Area

• Agritel - seed plant
• Ag-pro - fertilizer and chemicals
• Agricore - agricultural and fertilizers
• Gillis Quarries - limestone
• Naaykens Transport
• Green Oak Gravel
• Beausejour CO-OP
• Food Fare

Major Public Sector Employers

• Agassiz School Division
• Ecole Beausejour Elementary
• Ecole Edward Schreyer School, Beausejour
• Anola Elementary
• Ecole Dugald School
• Hazelridge School
• Oakbank Elementary
• Springfield Junior High, Oakbank
• Springfield Collegiate, Oakbank
• GarsonTyndal Elementary

Major Attractions

Some of the many attractions in the area include:

• Bird's Hill Provincial Park
• Canadian Power Tobbagan Championships, Beausejour
• Springfield Agricultural Fair
• Beausejour Open Golf Tournament, 3^rd weekend in August
• Costume Museum, Dugald