Location

Emerson is nestled next to the boundary between Canada and the U.S. on Highway #75, which connects immediately with Interstate Highway #29 at the North Dakota border. It is situated 100 km south of the perimeter of Winnipeg in the Red River Valley and is your first step in exploring the Boundary Commission Trail, also known as the Heritage Region.

Emerson on Google Maps

Weather

January (winter season) - 17.3 Celsius
April (spring season) - 4.0 Celsius
July (summer season) - 19.5 Celsius
Average rainfall per year - 349.2mm
Average snowfall per year - 110.6mm
Average no. of frost free days - 115 days

Emerson on The Weather Network

Demographics (from the 2006 Census)

Population 2006: 689 people
Total Private Dwellings:  353
Population Density per Square Kilometer:  30.9
Land Area (square km):  22.28

Taxation

Annual Business Tax: None (Business License Required)

Taxes are due August 31st of each year for the current calendar year - January 1st to December 31st. Payable to the Town of Emerson.

Mill Rates (Based on 2010 General Municipal & School Mill Rates)
Mills on Commercial Property: 75.500
Mills on Residential Property:  63.160

Municipal Resources

Water

Water Source: Red River
Treated and Distributed by: Pembina Valley Water Cooperative Inc., Letellier MB
Rates: $11.40 per 1000 MG

BILLED QUARTERLY:  April, June, September and December.  Payable to the Town of Emerson.

The current minimum water, sewer and garbage bill which includes 3000 gallons of water or less is, $60.80.

Sewage

Treatment: Emerson Lagoon
Rates: $2.45 per MG

Garbage & Recycling Collection

Residential Garbage fee - $15.00 per quarter
Commercial Garbage fee - $50.00 per quarter

Residential Garbage Pick-up - Thursdays
Business Garbage Pick-up - Mondays & Thursdays

RECYCLING, Every 2nd Tuesday
*Put all recycling in blue bags; no sorting required.
**Please refer to the bottom of this page for the 2010 Recycling Schedule.**

Other Services

Telephone: MTS Allstream Inc., Phone 225-5687
Natural Gas: Manitoba Hydro, Phone 1-800-862-6306
Electricity: Manitoba Hydro, Phone 324-6931

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