Omand's Creek is a

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that runs throughout

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, Canada. Its surroundings vary, from prairie to box stores. It additionally runs through Omand Park and Bluestem Nature Park in the Wolseley area, into the

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History

Omand's Creek is named after John Omand (1823–1905) who farmed near the mouth of the creek for 47 years. Before Omand lived on the land it was known as Catfish Creek. On June 19, 1816 Cuthbert Grant and the men who were with him rested on the bank of the creek before the

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. In 1850 the land on the west side of the creek was granted by the

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to build St. James Church and Cemetery. In 1860 a bridge was built across Omand's Creek in order to improve access to the church. A battle between the Saulteaux and the Portage La Prairie Sioux was also fought between Sherbrook Street and Omand's Creek some time in the mid 1800s.

Events

The Green Action Centre organizes annual cleanups in early spring. It is possible to

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along the creek in the spring when water levels are high but it requires several portages.

Crime

In 2014, Omand's Creek became associated with violent crime after several teens were robbed and held against their will under a railway bridge over the creek east of the

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Shopping Centre Police speculated that the crime may have been part of a gang initiation.

References

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