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The Rural Municipality of Kelsey is located just outside the surrounding area of The Pas, Manitoba. The R.M. of Kelsey's boundaries stretch 120 km from south of the Town of The Pas and as northerly as Cranberry Portage.
The Rural Municipality is a collection of communities, which form a very effective jurisdiction. The R.M. of Kelsey consists of five different areas. Each of these areas are individually too small to form an effective government but combined, form an effective, well-managed jurisdiction.
The Rural Municipality of Kelsey will provide you with the true northern experience. From farming to fishing to just relaxing, we have what it takes to make your stay both fun and comfortable.
At times, the R.M. of Kelsey does have record-breaking temperatures. We hit all time lows in the winter with a wind chill and all time highs in the summer. The average summer temperature ranges from approx. 24 - 30 degrees. In the winter, it can be as low as minus 32-40 with the wind chill.
The Rural Municipality of Kelsey has a population of 2,520 people. The breakdown of population is as follows:
| Carrot Valley |
1,722 |
| Cranberry Portage |
615 |
| Wanless |
183 |
| Number of married or common-law families |
425 |
| Average number of persons in married or common-law families |
3.6 |
| Average total income of married or common-law families |
$49,195 |
| Number of lone parent families |
100 |
| Average number of persons in lone parent families |
2.9 |
| Average total income of lone parent families |
$21,877 |
| Total number of private occupied dwellings |
625 |
| Average total income of persons reporting income |
$20,647 |
| Persons in the employed labour force |
725 |
| 1996 Unemployment rate (%) |
19.9 |
| 1996 participation rate (%) |
64.0 |
The Opasquia Times serves as the informative newspaper for The Pas, Rural Municipality of Kelsey, and Opaskwayak Creek Nation. The Reminder newspaper out of Flin Flon, Manitoba also informs the residents in the area of Cranberry Portage.
CJ1240 AM is the local radio station out of The Pas, providing coverage for each of the areas. CBC Radio and NCI also provide coverage on local and worldwide issues.
CKY and CBC Winnipeg are the two channels available to residents. Star Choice and Bell Express view satellite systems are also available to purchase by residents.
The R.M. of Kelsey is located approx. 600 kilometers north of the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba. There are many means of transportation to and from the area. Hudson Bay Railway provides transportation throughout northern Manitoba and to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Provincial Highways No. 10 and 60 serve as the main roads to the area. Grey Goose Bus Lines provides service to take you to any destination. The major air passenger carriers are Calm Air and Bearskin Airlines. Cranberry Portage is only 20 minutes away from the Flin Flon City Airport. Chartered air service is also available via Grace Lake Airport situated 2 kilometers from the Town of The Pas.
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Town of The Pas 
