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RM of Headingley

RM of Headingley

The Rural Municipality of Headingley is located in south central Manitoba just three kilometres west of Manitoba's capital city, Winnipeg. The municipality is located along the Trans Canada Highway. The bustling community of approximately 2000, is located on the eastern border of fertile flat prairie lands that characterize central and western Manitoba. The rolling Assiniboine River passes right through it. The municipality's largest centres are Headingley and the unincorporated centre of South Headingley.

History

Headingley was officially incorporated as a Municipality in 1993, however, the history of the community of Headingley dates back to the mid 1850's. Many early settlers were of British descent and found the area suitable for agricultural settlement. The community was founded in 1853 when the Archdiocese of Rupertsland purchased two river lots just west of Winnipeg. The river lots were purchased to establish a church and school, which would serve the new settlers immigrating into the region.

The first Holy Trinity Anglican Church was built in 1854, and the community was named "Headingley", after the Headingley Church in Leeds England that had sponsored the project. Historically, Headingley was originally part of the Municipality of Assiniboia to the north and Charleswood to the south. Annexed by the City of Winnipeg in 1972, Headingley remained an outlying community of the city until 1993. Feeling that their community needs were being unfulfilled, residents of Headingley attempted to separate from the city in the early 1990's.

On May 12,1993, Headingley successfully seceded from Winnipeg, and officially became incorporated as a municipality.

Economic Base

Because of it proximity to Winnipeg, Headingley boasts big city amenities and services yet provides residents with a slower paced, intimate community life. Hospitals, large shopping centres, and a wide range of professional services are a quick drive from Headingley. One of Headingley's biggest advantages is its low residential tax and no business tax. This makes Headingley a very attractive place to live and set up businesses. The community is an ideal place for businesses to locate, since it draws upon its location.

The community itself has many successful businesses that employ local residents. Shelmerdine's Nursery, a premier garden centre for the capital region around Winnipeg, is one of the municipality's more prominent employers, employing approximately 40 local residents. Taillieu Construction, a heavy equipment construction specialist, also employs approximately 40 residents. Green Gates Restaurant and the Husky Service Station and Restaurant employ approximately 20 staff. The Breezy Bend Country Club and John Blumberg Golf Course and Softball complex are also prominent employers, with their approximately 50 staff employed in various positions as managers, groundskeepers and restaurant staff.

Headingley itself has a wide range of local businesses that meet the community's needs. An insurance agent, Credit Union, accountant, financial planning, convenience stores, and several restaurants, and a k-8 elementary school, are just some of the services the town boasts. For a larger range of services residents must travel to nearby Winnipeg.

Major Attractions

Headingley provides a multiplicity of recreational and cultural spots for residents and visitors alike. The John Blumberg Sports Complex is a world-class softball and golf complex that has hosted many numerous international events. Located on the Trans Canada Highway, the beautiful park offers 18 and 9-hole golfing, a driving range, and 5 baseball diamonds with backstops. Kids will surely enjoy Thunder Rapids go-carts and batting cages, located just east of the Village of Headingley. The Odeon Drive In and Assiniboine Downs are popular facilities for both residents of the city and community during Manitoba's warm summer and fresh autumn months. Fine dining at Green Gates Restaurant is also a must for fine dining connoisseurs. The Breezy Bend Private Golf and County Club is located just south of the river, along Roblin Blvd. (Provincial Road 241.)

Facilities - Recreation, Parks, Culture

The Headingley Chamber of Commerce calls all golfers to polish off their clubs and join them at their annual golf tournament in June. Golfers will find the courses used challenging, and the tournament an all around fun time.

Visit community website: www.rmofheadingley.ca