Roaring River (Manitoba) facts for kids
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Section of Roaring River near Swan River, 1937
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| Country | Canada |
| Region | Western Manitoba |
| Physical characteristics | |
| River mouth | 388 m (1,273 ft) 52°12′33″N 101°01′44″W / 52.2092000°N 101.0289000°W |
| Length | 15.1 km (9.4 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Swan River |
The Roaring River is a river in Manitoba, Canada. It flows into the Swan River.
Where the Roaring River Flows
Manitoba's Duck Mountain is a large hilly area. It's part of the Manitoba Escarpment, which is like a big step in the land. This area has steep sides, rising about 500 meters (1,640 feet) from the flat land below. The mountain is covered in forests and has many lakes and streams.
The Roaring River starts on the north side of Duck Mountain Provincial Park. As it flows, another river called the Favel River joins it from the right. The Roaring River then continues flowing northeast until it meets the Swan River. The Swan River then flows further northeast and empties into Swan Lake.
Scientists have studied a spot along the river to learn about ancient climates. They looked at pollen from about 781,000 to 126,000 years ago. This showed that the area went from a cold climate with northern forests to a warm climate with grasslands and oak trees, and then back to northern forests.
How Much Water is in the Roaring River?
Usually, less than 600 millimeters (24 inches) of rain or snow falls here each year. About one-third of this falls as snow in the winter.
A special measuring station near Minitonas records how much water flows in the river. The amount of water changes a lot from year to year. On average, about 66,000 cubic meters (2,330,000 cubic feet) of water flows through it.
Most of the water, about 60%, flows during the spring. This happens from April to May when the snow in the area melts. The river's flow then becomes much less during the summer and fall.
History of the Roaring River Area
People started settling in this region in 1899. This was when the Canadian National Railway line reached the town of Swan River.
The Roaring River School District was created in October 1902. Until 1951, children went to school in a wooden building in the western part of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas.
In 1911, Gertrude Twilley and her mother moved from England to Canada. They came to live with Gertrude's brother Fred on his farm in the Roaring River area.
The Roaring River Suffrage Association was started in March 1912. This group worked to get women the right to vote. Both men and women were members. Gertrude Twilley was the president, and her sister Fannie Livesey was the secretary. This was one of the first groups in Manitoba to fight for women's voting rights.
