North
Eastman Region
 Utilities & Communications
North Eastman is a region overflowing
with natural resources, particularly water. Hydro-electric rates
here are amongst the cheapest in North America. And any industry
that requires large volumes of water to do business should look at
the Eastman region as a prime location. The Region’s resources offer
numerous opportunities for businesses ready to explore boundless
potential.
The North Eastman Region is also rapidly upgrading is communications
infrastructure. Major towns now have high speed Internet
service. And every year more cellular communications towers are
built providing wireless services to almost all areas of the region.
Utilities Overview
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Water System |
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Water source
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Multiple Sources – Winnipeg
River, Lake Winnipeg, Ground Water, Wells, other Rivers |
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Water capacity by volume |
2000-3000 m3
/unlimited in some areas |
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Potable groundwater for
wells |
Depends upon location |
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Sewage System |
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Sewage system |
Yes |
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Type of sewage system |
Mostly gravity and low
pressure |
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Capacity of sewage system
by volume |
Varies upon location (up to
6000 m3 ) |
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Solid Waste Disposal |
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Regular residential
garbage pick-up |
Yes |
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Regular commercial
garbage pick-up |
Yes |
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Type of disposal site |
Most Class 1, Some Class 2 |
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Recycling program with a
drop-off site |
Yes |
Communication Overview
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Cellular Service |
MTS, limited Rogers AT&T |
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Internet Service |
MTS Sympatico, Granite
Internet Services |
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High speed internet |
In all towns, and some other
areas |
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Cable service available |
In all towns, and some other
areas |
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Satellite service |
Yes |
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Newspapers |
Winnipeg Sun and Winnipeg
Free Press delivered to most areas, Local newspapers in all
area. |
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Post Office
|
Yes, in all communities. |
Here is additional information
about utillities and communications in north eastern Manitoba, broken down
by community;
Hydro-Electric Power
Manitoba Hydro provides reliable and
economic electricity to industry through self-renewing water power
originating from the rivers in northern and eastern Manitoba. The combination of
the great power-generating capability of the province, continued
effective cost control efforts and surplus electricity sales outside
the province ensures that Manitoba Hydro will maintain the lowest
electricity rates in North America. There are 6 hydro-electric
generating stations operating along the Winnipeg River in the North
Eastman region. To see non-residential utility
rates, visit
monthly rates.
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Residential Utility Rate
Comparisons Of Canadian Communities
*Ranked in order of
run-off rate |
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Location |
No. of |
kW.h in Block |
$ in Block |
Service or Basic Charge |
Run off Rate ¢/kW.h |
Minimum Bill $ |
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Banff AB |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$4.06 |
9.943 |
$12.98 |
|
|
Edmonton AB |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$4.06 |
9.943 |
$12.98 |
|
|
Rural AB (EPCOR) |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$4.06 |
9.943 |
$12.98 |
|
|
Forestburg AB |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$22.90 |
9.52 |
$22.90 |
|
|
Grande Prairie AB |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$22.90 |
9.52 |
$22.90 |
|
|
Rural AB (ATCO Electric) |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$22.90 |
9.52 |
$22.90 |
|
|
Halifax NS |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$10.50 |
8.35 |
$10.50 |
|
|
Louisbourg NS |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$10.50 |
8.35 |
$10.50 |
|
|
Rural NS |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$10.50 |
8.35 |
$10.50 |
|
|
Sydney NS |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$10.50 |
8.35 |
$10.50 |
|
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Ft. Qu'Appelle SK |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$13.16 |
7.95 |
$13.16 |
|
|
Moose Jaw SK |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$13.16 |
7.95 |
$13.16 |
|
|
Regina SK |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$13.16 |
7.95 |
$13.16 |
|
|
Rural SK |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$17.41 |
7.95 |
$17.41 |
|
|
Saskatoon SK |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$13.16 |
7.95 |
$13.16 |
|
|
Calgary AB |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$15.83 |
7.569 |
$15.83 |
|
|
Medicine Hat AB |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$6.92 |
6.774 |
$6.92 |
|
|
* Corner Brook NF |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$16.21 |
6.721 |
$16.21 |
|
|
* Gander NF |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$16.21 |
6.721 |
$16.21 |
|
|
* Rural NF |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$16.21 |
6.721 |
$16.21 |
|
|
* St. John's NF |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$16.21 |
6.721 |
$16.21 |
|
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Drummondville PQ |
1 |
900 |
$42.66 |
$11.70 |
5.97 |
$11.70 |
|
|
Montréal PQ |
1 |
900 |
$42.66 |
$11.70 |
5.97 |
$11.70 |
|
|
Rural PQ |
1 |
900 |
$42.66 |
$11.70 |
5.97 |
$11.70 |
|
|
Varennes PQ |
1 |
900 |
$42.66 |
$11.70 |
5.97 |
$11.70 |
|
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Hartland NB |
1 |
1,100 |
$84.59 |
$15.79 |
5.87 |
$15.79 |
|
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Moncton NB |
1 |
1,100 |
$84.59 |
$15.79 |
5.87 |
$15.79 |
|
|
Rural NB |
1 |
1,100 |
$84.59 |
$17.30 |
5.87 |
$17.30 |
|
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Gibson BC |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$3.46 |
5.77 |
$3.46 |
|
|
Rural BC |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$3.46 |
5.77 |
$3.46 |
|
|
Vancouver BC |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$3.46 |
5.77 |
$3.46 |
|
|
Vernon BC |
0 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$3.46 |
5.77 |
$3.46 |
|
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St John NB |
1 |
800 |
$57.60 |
$12.15 |
5.51 |
$12.15 |
|
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Beausejour MB |
1 |
175 |
$10.12 |
$6.25 |
5.16 |
$6.25 |
|
|
Brandon MB |
1 |
175 |
$10.12 |
$6.25 |
5.16 |
$6.25 |
|
|
Rural MB |
1 |
175 |
$10.12 |
$6.25 |
5.16 |
$6.25 |
|
|
Winnipeg
MB |
1 |
175 |
$10.12 |
$6.25 |
5.16 |
$6.25 |
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* Does not reflect rebates,
discounts, etc.
Source: Manitoba Hydro. |
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Local Government District of Pinawa
Town of Beausejour 
Town of Lac du Bonnet
Town of Pine Falls 
Village of Garson
Village of Powerview
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
Hollow Water First Nation 
Little Black River First Nation 
Rural Municipality of Alexander 
Rural Municipality of Reynolds
Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach
Rural Municipality of Whitemouth
Rural Municipality of St Clements
Community of Bissett 
Community of Manigotagan
Community of Seymourville