Angusville facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Angusville
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Local urban district
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Angusville, 1910
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 Angusville
Location in Manitoba
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Manitoba |
| Municipality | RM of Riding Mountain West |
| First settled | 1884 |
Angusville is a small community located in Manitoba, Canada. It's part of the Rural Municipality of Riding Mountain West. This place got its name from an early family who settled there, called Angus. A famous walking and biking path, the Trans Canada Trail, goes right through Angusville.
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A Look Back at Angusville's History
The Ukrainian People's Home
In 1934, the Ukrainian community in Angusville built a special place. It was called the Angusville Ukrainian People's Home of Ivan Franko. This building was a community center for people of Ukrainian heritage.
It has three unique domes, also known as banyas. These domes are usually seen on Ukrainian churches. It's rare to find a community building in Manitoba with these special domes.
How Angusville Makes Money
Local Businesses and Services
Angusville has a few local businesses. You can find a mechanic garage there to fix cars. There is also a store that sells used furniture. For more services, like bigger shops or banks, people usually travel to the nearby town of Russell.
Community Fundraising Efforts
The community also raises money through fun events. These events help support local activities and projects. Some examples include the Angusville Poker Derby and the Angusville Sports Day. The Sports Day often includes a Slow Pitch tournament.
The Angusville Arena and ball diamond are also rented out. Local sports teams use them for games. Other groups use them for different events. This helps the community earn money too.
Sports in Angusville
Hockey Achievements
Angusville has a strong history in sports. The Angusville Flyers are a Seniors Men's Hockey team. They won the league title three times. Their victories were in the 1969-70, 1976–77, and 1980–81 seasons.
Baseball Success
The Angusville Cardinals are a seniors men's baseball team. They have won many league titles. They also won provincial titles, which means they were the best team in Manitoba. In 2004, a special team was honored. The 1963 Angusville Cardinals senior men's baseball team was added to the Baseball Manitoba Hall of Fame. This is a big achievement for the community.
