RURAL MUNICIPALITY
OF SHELLMOUTH-BOULTON
VILLAGE OF INGLIS
The Rural Municipality of Shellmouth-Boulton borders the Riding Mountain National Park to the east and the Saskatchewan border to the west.
The total population of the municipality is 946, according to the latest census. The Village of Inglis is the largest community within the municipality with a population of approximately 200. The townsites of Dropmore and Shellmouth are located close to the Lake of the Prairies.
The municipality is serviced by PTH #83 which runs north and south through it. PTH #83 is the main highway connecting Manitoba’s north to as far south as Mexico. There are also various provincial roads within the municipality.
The area is acclaimed for being the best grain and cattle producing area in Manitoba. In fact, Inglis is called the “Barley Capital of Manitoba”. This, combined with equine ranching, elk and buffalo farming and a u-pick strawberry farm has entrenched agriculture as the dominant industry.
The area also boasts the scenic Assiniboine River Valley and the Shell River Valley which joins at the Shellmouth Dam to form the Lake of the Prairies, creating the setting for the Asessippi Provincial Park. Inglis Beach is located along PTH #83 and at the junction of the Bear Creek Valley and the Shell River Valley. These valleys provide an abundance of recreational activities which include a world-class downhill ski facility – Asessippi Ski Area and Winter Park, and cross country ski trails – Rivendell X-Country Ski Trails. These parks also include camping, swimming and picnic areas, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, ball diamonds, and playgrounds.
Cottage development and lots are also available on both sides of the Lake of the Prairies. Kilman Cottage Development is located on the west side of the Lake of the Prairies and Prairie Lake Lodge Development is located on the east side of the Lake of the Prairies.
Backcountry entrance to the Riding Mountain National Park is only a short distance away.
The area is also known for excellent sport hunting, fishing and snowmobiling.
History Buffs can enjoy a visit to the Inglis Elevator National Historic Site located in the townsite of Inglis; the Frank Skinner Arboretum Trail located within the Skinner’s Nursery along PTH #83; the St. Elijah Romanian Orthodox church Museum and Romanian Folk House located three miles north of Inglis on PR #592 and half a mile west; the Asessippi Townsite; the first settlement in the area and located along the shores of the Shell River just west of PTH #83 near Inglis; the Church Caffee and Beautiful Lake Strawberry Farm located 8 kms west on PR #549; or the Shellmouth United Church which is located within the townsite of Shellmouth.
Inglis provides a K-8 school program, numerous churches, banking, garage, restaurant, store and postal services. Inglis is in close proximity to Russell (15 minutes) and Roblin (25 minutes) having low taxes and most services required which makes it an excellent community for those wishing to commute.
There are at present some residential lots for sale for development in Inglis. Inglis has a tennis court along with an outdoor basketball court. Also available in Inglis is a natural ice indoor skating arena and a curling rink with three sheets of artificial ice.
The R.M. of Shellmouth-Boulton consists of six wards. The R.M.’s of Boulton and Shellmouth amalgamated on January 1, 1999 being the first municipalities in Manitoba to successfully do this.
The members are:
Reeve:
Alvin Zimmer
Councillors:
Ward 1 – Rick Goraluk
Ward 2 – Kelvin Nerbas
Ward 3 – John Hunter
Ward 4 – Kent Fingas
Ward 5 – Stan Herechuk
Ward 6 – Ron Turetsky
The municipal office is located at 118 Main Street in Inglis. Office hours are 8:30 to 4:30 (Monday – Thursday) and 8:30 – 4:00 (Friday) and closed at noon. Office personnel are Raymond Bomback – Chief Administrative Officer and Cindy Marzoff – Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. The mailing address is:
R.M.
Shellmouth-Boulton
Box 110
Inglis, Manitoba
R0J 0X0
Email: rmosb@mts.net
Phone #: (204) 564-2589
Fax #: (204) 564-2643
The municipality owns and operates three CAT motor graders, a Case I.H. tractor with loader, a rotary mower, a steamer, a sand/gravel truck and a garbage truck. The public works employees are Anthony Lichkowski, Danny Perrin, Ryan Liske, Tim Jordan and Gerald Gorda.
The water treatment plant in Inglis has a reverse osmosis system. This water is of very high quality and is one of the first systems of this kind in Manitoba.
In 2002, approximately 4200 feet of PVC watermain was replaced and approximately 3080 feet of PVC watermain was installed to new users. Also the lagoon was upgraded in 2001 to include a third cell.
The waste disposal grounds is located a half mile west of PR #366 on the outskirts of Inglis. Open hours are:
Monday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday:
winter (Oct 1 - Mar 31) 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
summer (Apr 1 - Sept 30) 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
There is garbage pick up in Inglis on Monday mornings. Kiley Robin takes care of this.