Churchill is a former provincial electoral division in the
Canadian province
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of
Manitoba
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. It was created by redistribution in 1956, and eliminated in 1999.
During its existence, Churchill encompassed the northernmost region of the province, a vast and sparsely populated area with no major urban centres. Most of the riding's residents were aboriginal, many living in isolated communities.
Elections in this riding were frequently deferred for logistical reasons prior to 1969.
When the riding was abolished, its territory was divided between the ridings of
Rupertsland,
Flin Flon
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and
Thompson
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List of provincial representatives
Election results
1958 general election
1959 general election
1962 general election
1966 general election
1969 by-election
1969 general election
1973 general election
1977 general election
1981 general election
1986 general election
1988 general election
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Former provincial electoral districts of Manitoba
Churchill, Manitoba