The Town of Hamiota is situated along
Provincial Highway 21, and is just north
of the junction of Provincial Highway 21
and Provincial Highway 24. The town in
located in the western Manitoba, and is
84 kilometres northwest of Manitoba's
second largest city, Brandon.
History
Incorporated as a town in 1907, Hamiota
boasts a rich historical heritage.
The first settlers arrived in Hamiota in
the late 1870's. In 1889, the Great
North West Central Railway extended its
tracks north of Rapid City, and the town
of Hamiota was surveyed.
By 1891, Hamiota was open to feverish
settlement by immigrants. During
settlement, the town dramatically
increased from a small village of 10 to
over 200 people in one year. Hamiota
received its name from Thomas Hamilton,
one of original settlers in the area,
and from the word "iota", a native word
meaning "plenty".
Economic Base
Health care and education are two of
Hamiota's largest employers. The Hamiota
District Health Centre is the town's
largest employer, employing
approximately 135 of residents. The
Birdtail River School Division is the
town's second biggest employer.
Agricultural businesses also have a
strong presence in the town's workforce.
Hamiota remains an integral service
centre to the local agricultural
community. The Cargill, Agricore and
Redfern Farm companies employ many of
the town residents, and have recently
expanded or are currently expanding in
size. Hamiota also boasts Wilkract
Cabinets, a local cabinet manufacturer
that is also expanding.
The town offers a wide range of
businesses and professional trade
services to its residents and visitors.
Major Attractions
Hamiota is known as the "Baseball
Capitol of Manitoba", and plays host to
many regional, provincial and national
baseball tournaments.
Hamiota's Municipal Park is the place
where many fun activities and events for
the community happen. The large
municipal park houses Hamiota's
municipal campground, a 9-hole golf
course (with a large lounge and outdoor
patio), agricultural grounds, the
Hamiota Aquatic Centre, and the Hamiota
Sports Complex. The aquatic centre
features a modern outdoor pool with
summer instruction in swimming. The park
also features lawn bowling greens, a
soccer field and several baseball
diamonds.
Facilities - Recreation, Parks, Culture
Summer events not to miss in Hamiota
include: the Triple H Rodeo at the
Sports Complex during the last weekend
in April, the Hamiota Agricultural Fair
at the agricultural grounds in July, and
the Dog Days of Summer celebration on
August long weekend.
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