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RM of Cartier

RM of cartier

The Rural Municipality of Cartier (RM of Cartier) is located just 48 kilometers west of Manitoba's capital city, Winnipeg. RM of Cartier is situated along the Trans Canada Highway. The scenic and rolling Assiniboine River forms the Northern boundary of the Municipality. RM of Cartier finds itself situated on the rich prairie fields just west of Winnipeg.

Elie is conveniently found along the Trans Canada Highway. It has the largest community in the RM of Cartier with a population of approximately 650 people. Other significant communities include St. Eustache, Springstein, Lido Plage and Dacotah.

History and Culture

The Rural Municipality of Cartier is named after Sir Georges Etienne Cartier. Sir Georges was born in 1814. He played a leading role in the union of the British North America provinces prior to 1867. Because of his efforts, Quebec was persuaded to join the Canadian federation. Sir Georges Cartier was born in St. Antoine, Lower Canada. As a young man he took part in the Papineau Rebellion, fled to the U.S.A., was later pardoned and consequently was elected to the Lower Canadian Legislature in 1848, where he became the leader to the (Conservatives) French Canadian "Bleus". From 1858-1862, Cartier served as joint Prime Minister of Canada with John A Macdonald.

After Confederation in 1867, Cartier served as Minister of Militia in the first federal government of the Dominion from 1867 to 1872. He was knighted for his efforts toward confederation. He died in 1873.

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