Franklin Community Profile

Franklin was incorporated in 1883.
The Rural Municipality of Franklin is located in south eastern
Manitoba, and is located approximately 80 kilometers south of Manitoba's
capital city, Winnipeg. Franklin parallels the Canada/U.S.A. border
along its southern boundary. The municipality is easily accessible with
Provincial Highway 59, the major route that runs through the
municipality. Provincial roads 200, 201, 217, and 218 help connect the
municipality's several communities together. The western border of
Franklin is the Red River, with the Roseau River running through the
municipality itself.
Weather
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Demographics (from 2011 Census)
Municipality | Dominion City | |
Population 2011: | 1,768 | 360 |
Total Private Dwellings | 710 | 174 |
Population Density per Square Km | 1.9 | 121 |
Land Area (square km) | 953.34 | 2.97 |
Taxation
Annual
Business Tax: None (Business License Required)
Taxes are
due October 31st of each year for the current calendar year - January 1st to
December 31st.
Payable
to the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin; cash, cheque and debit are accepted
forms of payment. You may also make your payment using internet banking if you
have an account with a Credit Union or Scotiabank.
Mill
Rates (Based on 2015 General Municipal and School Mill Rates)
Mills on
Residential Property: 12.055
Municipal
Resources
Water
Water Source: Red River
Treated
and Distributed by: Pembina Valley Water Cooperative Inc., Letellier MB Rates:
$10.74 per 1000 MG + $23.88 Customer Service Charge.
BILLED QUARTERLY: April, June, September and
December.
Payable
to the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin; cash, cheque or debit are accepted
forms of payment. You may also make your payment using internet banking if you
have an account with a Credit Union or Scotiabank.
The
current minimum residential water and sewer which includes 3000 gallons of
water or less, is $75.78.
Bulk
Water Sales rate per 1000 gallons is $18.70.
Garbage
and Recycling Collection
Residential
Garbage fee - $106.00 per year (billed on taxes)
Garbage
Pick-up
Mondays
RECYCLING,
Every 2nd Thursday
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