Otterburne is a small settlement in the
Rural Municipality of De Salaberry
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,
Manitoba
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, located about 50 kilometers south of
Winnipeg
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, in
Canada
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. It is named after
Otterburn, Northumberland
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in
England
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, and is the location of
Providence University College and Theological Seminary
Providence University College and Theological Seminary is an Evangelical Christian university college and theological seminary located approximately southeast of Winnipeg in Otterburne, Manitoba, Canada.
History
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On 30 July 2005, a windstorm reaching speeds of over 150 km/h ripped through the Otterburne area, destroying trees, damaging buildings, and picking up irrigation wheels which weighed over 15 tonnes.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a tornado.
References
External links
ePodunk fileReference by the Providence College and Theological Seminary
Localities in Manitoba
Unincorporated communities in Eastman Region, Manitoba
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