Municipal Profile

A Look at the R.M. of Argyle

• A Word From The Reeve
• A Word From Cliff Cullen
• R.M of Argyle Council
• L.U.D. of Baldur
• Community History
• 2006 Census Results
• Real Estate
• Neighboring Communities
• Neighboring Attractions

R.M. of Argyle

The Rural Municpality of Argyle is located in south western Manitoba, almost equal distance from Brandon & Portage la Prarie. It lies adjacent to the R.M. of Lorne to the east, the R.M. of Strathcona to the west, the R.M. of South Cypress to the north, and the R.M.'s of Roblin & Louise to the south. The municipality is comprised of 10 seperate townships covering an area of approximately 768 square kilometers. The municpality's largest centre is the community of Baldur. Other communities include Glenora, Dry River and Greenway. As of the 2006 census the municipality listed a population of 1073. A portion of Rock Lake lies at the extreme south end of the municipality, which is also dotted with other small lakes and tributaries. Access to the municipality is along Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 23 which runs east and west, and PTH 5, which runs north and south. A number of other access roads crisscross the R.M., including Highways, 342 and 253.

European settlement in the municipality began in the 1870's, althought the R.M. was not incorporated until 1882. Previously, the region had been will known to nomadic groups hunting bisoin for some 3500 years. The area around Rock Lake has a history as old as any part of Manitoba. Ancient dwellers lived along the shores of the lake, which has remained a popular spot for camping and water sports, up to the present. With the construction of the Canadian Northern Pacific Railroad, came the establishment of Baldur in 1890 and Greenway in 1899. Settlement began around a new flour mill in Glenora around 1882, althought the town was not to be incorporated until 1904.

Argyle's main industry remains agriculture. Along with a diverse range of cereal crops are livstock operations, including hogs and cattle.