It is accessible by an all-weather road and is served by the Omnitrax Railroad. The community has not only demonstrated strong fiscal management but has shown a constant interest in taking on more local government responsibilities. Waterhen The community is located on the east shore of the Waterhen River, midway between Waterhen Lake and Lake Manitoba, at the intersection of provincial roads 328 and 276. The 193 residents can access Gypsumville to the east and Ste. Rose to the south.
Commercial fishing is their main industry, followed by trapping and pulpwood harvesting.
Residents of Pine Dock show their strong sense of community whenever volunteers are needed for projects and activities. Island Lake Consisting of a group of islands near the north shore of Island Lake, this community was established in 1818 by the Hudson's Bay Company and is located 412 km northeast of Winnipeg. The 93 residents enjoy a strong local government and are active participants in community activities. Bissett Bissett, with a population of 159, is located 256 km northeast of Winnipeg on Provincial Trunk Highway 304. The community developed as the service centre for the San Antonio gold mine, which produced gold from 1943 to 1968.