The Town of Morris is a prosperous, growing community that
will continue to expand and develop in the future. Morris
is located on Provincial Trunk Highway 75, 30 minutes south
of Winnipeg in the centre of the Red River Valley.
Morris was named after Alexander Morris, the second Lieutenant
Governor of Manitoba. The town has a long and prosperous
pioneer history.
Fur traders initially settled the Morris area in the late
1700's because of its strategic location along the Red River.
By 1801, there were two fur-trading stations at the settlement.
Provisioning barges coming up and down the Red River, as
well as, the Red River Ox Carts traveling between Fort Garry
and the Pembina Settlement offered many opportunities for
trade. By 1869, the ox carts began to carry settlers to
the areas around the Scratching River (now the Morris River)
and the population began to grow. The town was officially
incorporated in 1883.
Morris lies in the middle of the Red River Valley. The shallow
valley spreads for many kilometres to the east and west,
but only rises a few metres at most. The land is remarkably
flat and is some of the best producing agricultural soils
in the world.
Public Notice
Water and Sewer Rate
Increase
Misprint
There was a misprint in the newsletter
regarding the December 2011 Council meeting dates: The correct
meeting dates are as follows: December 1st & December
15th (Not Dec 5th & Dec 19th) Sorry for any inconvenience.
Reconstruction of PTH
75 through the town of Morris
Highway Highway Reconstruction along
Main Street has finally begun.
As exciting as this project is, it is also going to require
some patience and accomodation from all our residents as
well as the businesses along Main St.
We are working to make sure that the inconvenience caused
by this construction is kept to a minimum.
The layout and design for Highway 75
is outlined in the PDF documents below.
1. McMillan,
Kennedy and Mulvey
2. James and Charles
3. Boyne and Ottawa
4. Toronto and Railroad
5. Victoria and Montreal
6. Wellington
7. Rodeo Dr
News and Updates from
the Mayor
EMO Web Site EMO
Town Newsletter :Newsletter
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