Binscarth
Unincorporated urban community in Manitoba, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Binscarth is an unincorporated urban community in the Municipality of Russell – Binscarth, Manitoba. It is located approximately 167 km (104 mi) northwest of Brandon, 16 km (9.9 mi) south from Russell, and 16 km (10 mi) east of the Saskatchewan border.
Binscarth | |
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Unincorporated urban community | |
Coordinates: 50.3736°N 101.1658°W / 50.3736; -101.1658 | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Manitoba |
Municipality | Russell – Binscarth |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 425 |
Prior to 1 January 2015, it was designated as a village.
The economic base of Binscarth and area is a mix of agriculture and service businesses. Major industrial employers in the area include three potash mines nearby in Saskatchewan (Nutrien in Rocanville, and Mosaic K1 in Esterhazy and K2 in Gerald) and a canola crushing plant (Bunge) at Harrowby Manitoba.
Former NHL player Cody McLeod was born in Binscarth.