Langruth is named after its founders: Mr. George W. Langdon (1875-1958) and Mr. W. Judson Ruth and was 100 years old in 2009. The village of Langruth is located on the west side of Lake Manitoba, Canada. Elev: 250m. Lat: 50'40''. Long: 98'33''. It is the bird watching capital of Manitoba. The town mascot statue is a giant blue heron which heralds the arrival of bird watchers coming to see waterbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl during the spring and fall migrations and neo-tropical songbirds on the forested ridge along Hollywood Beach where piping plovers have also been observed. (2001 Street map) To view 360 degree panorama pictures, click here. A census for Lakeview can be found here.
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Langruth Points of Interest (map)
A new web page has been created for the United Church listing marriages, etc. To view the new page, Click here
Click here for Langruth Flood of 2011 Info and Pictures
Click here for Langruth and neighbouring town News by Townvox
Radar map of weather approaching Langruth...(Click here)
Highway Conditions Click here for humorous weather. Satellite view of cloud cover Satellite view of precipitation Temperatures Lake Manitoba Marine Weather
Google Earth version 6 now lets you zoom in on Langruth and if you zoom in close enough to the ground, it will switch you to Google Street View (you may have to wait for half a minute). Then you can use your cursor keys on the keyboard to "drive" around Langruth. If you stop periodically, you can use the left and right keys to pan the picture left and right. If you pan right at an intersection, then press the up key, you will drive up that street. Have fun.
OR Click on the following link to access Street View. Once there, you can click on the picture and move it left or right OR click on the arrow at the bottom of the picture and move along the street OR move the marker on the map to a new location. Street View.
Try the Langruth 2003 Quiz. Click here.
Historical Weather of Langruth (1970-1990)
Did you know that the maximum temperature recorded in Langruth from 1970 to 1990 was +38.0C in August and the minimum was -41.7C in February! Max Daily rain was 17.1cm. Max Daily snow was 32cm.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Daily_Max (°C) | -12.4 | -9.0 | -1.8 | 8.9 | 17.5 | 22.2 | 25.1 | 23.7 | 17.4 | 10.4 | -0.9 | -10.2 |
| Daily_Min (°C) | -22.6 | -19.5 | -11.8 | -2.5 | 5.3 | 11.0 | 13.3 | 11.7 | 6.5 | 0.2 | -8.9 | -19.5 |
For more historical weather info, click here. Source: Environment Canada.
More links to Langruth information on the Internet....in some sites you have to use your Internet browser Find command to locate the word "Langruth" in the text....
Bank
The Royal Bank was first opened in 1919. Past employees are: 1984: Doug Jago, Rosemarie Carriere, Helga Lasson, Teri Soos and Sharron Arksey. It closed it's doors April 30, 1993.
Big Point Cemetery, Langruth, Manitoba, Canada
The cemetery is located approximately 4 miles east of Langruth and 1/4 mile south. It was initially registered in 1913. To view a list of names in the cemetery and to see pictures of most head stones, click here.
Lakeland Cemetery
The cemetery is located 5 miles south of Langruth and was formed in 1900. To view a list of names in the cemetery and to see pictures of most head stones, click here.
Langruth Cemetery
The cemetery is located approximately 3/4 of a mile north of Langruth and was formed approximately 1927. To view a list of names in the cemetery and to see pictures of most head stones, click here.
Langruth Marshland Cemetery
There was once a school and a small community near this site. It is located within the Community Pasture now: about 5 miles west and 4.5 miles south. To view a list of names in the cemetery and to see pictures of the head stones, click here.
Langruth St. Emeric (Hungarian) Roman Catholic Cemetery
The cemetery is located 3 miles south of Langruth (Road 91) and 3 miles east. To view a list of names in the cemetery and to see pictures of most head stones, click here.
Churches
The United Church was built in 1910 in North Lakeland and moved to Langruth in 1923. For a list of baptism, marriages, etc in the church, Click here
The construction of the Lutheran Church began in 1929, undertaken by a number of paid workers and volunteer assistance from the church congregation. Congregation member Carl Lindal, a master cabinet builder, designed and constructed the platform enclosure and pulpit. The church, dedicated in the summer of 1930 by Reverend K. Olafson, was given the name Herdukried Lutheran church. Herdukried is the name of a mountain in Iceland and, in the Icelandic language, means Œwide shoulders.¹ In 1963, the name of the church was officially changed to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Like other settlement groups, church construction was always a priority among the Icelandic community, most of which was of the Lutheran faith. Church buildings were of a simple design‹a wood-frame, rectangular-shaped structure with a tower and a gable roof. Buildings were enlivened with Gothic Revival elements, such as pointed arched entrances and windows and crenellated porch sections.
On March 14, 1994, the church was designated a Municipal Heritage site. Designation Authority: The R.M. of Lakeview. Present Owner: Trustees of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Langruth. Click here for a picture.
Elevators
Wiley Law Co. built the first grain elevator in Langruth in 1916 or 1917. It was torn down a number of years later as it was outdated. The 2nd elevator, Federal Grain, was constucted in 1918. It stood until 1977. The Pool elevator was built around 1947. The Pool was moved on Dec 6, 1983 to the junctions of Hwys 50 and 16 and was run by Westroc. On Feb 5, 2002, Westroc closed the elevator at this location.
Hotel
The Hotel, or Boarding House as it was initially called, was built in 1911. It was owned by many people over the years, the first being William Lightfoot. In 2002, the Hotel was for sale. Eventually it was purchased and renovations began but soon stopped when the new owner abandoned it. In January, 2006, it burned to the ground. Being a totally wooden structure, it went quickly. It was the only place that had lodging in Langruth. It had 7 rooms, 6 baths and could sleep 11 people. The room rate is unknown, but is estimated to have been $30 in 2002. The building was 2900 sq ft. It served liquor beverages on the main floor opposite the restaurant and used to be a busy place on Saturday nights. The main room could hold 102 people. It was located on Main Street beside the old Hanneson Hardware store. The nearest lodging is now in Gladstone or Portage.
Legion
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #162 received it's charter on May 4, 1945. Members and their families organize the annual Decoration Day and Remembrance Day Services which include a parade to the cenotaph, a service to remember those killed in action and laying of flowers. The Legion has a pool table, shuffle board, slot machines and occasionally holds social events with entertainment and meat draws.
New Site: A Tribute to Soldiers and Pioneers of the Langruth District Use the Search at the bottom left of the page to find Surnames and keywords.
Picture of Flag Bearers - 1992 (38K) Back row: Elvern Sorenson, Everett Schneider, Jim Clearwater, George Edgeworth, Bill Kuhn, Bert Brown, Harvey Parson. Front Row: Ileen Witt, Emil Kleemola, George Hanneson, Jim Stanley, Howard Stanley, Charlie Blair, Gordon Hall.
Library
Box 154, Langruth (Westlake) MB, ROH ONO, Terry Soos (has replaced Karen Dyck), 445-2030.
Restaurant
Langruth does not have a restaurant since the Hotel burned down. Groceries can be purchased at the Lucky Dollar.
Reunions
On the Sunday of the long weekend in September, families of Langruth gather in Stanley Park, BC. For more information, contact Gerald Arksey at (604)943-0426.
In July, the Olson's and related families gather in Stanley Park, BC. For more info, contact Lisa at lisastepp@shaw.ca
Municipal Office
The Municipality of Lakeview was incorporated in 1920. The Office is located on the east side of Main Street across from the Community Hall. Council meets every 2nd Monday in each month. (picture)
Chief Administrative Officer: Ron Brown; Box 100, Langruth, Manitoba R0H 0N0
Tel: (204)445-2243, Fax: 445-2162, Shop is 445-2042, E-Mail: rmlakeview@mts.net
Reeve: (204-445-2059): 1998: Isaac Wiebe.
2006 Reeve: Philip Thordarson.
Picture of the first Council and other officials, 1920 of the new Rural Municipality of Lakeview, organized 1920. Front row: Magnus Peterson, Councillor Ward 3; G. W. Langdon, Reeve; Jas. M. Birnie, Councilor Ward 5; John Arksey, Councillor Ward 2. Second row: Alf. W. Law, Councillor Ward 4; George Hall, Councillor Ward 1; Thor Finnbogasson, Weed Inspector. Back row: Earl E. Davidson, Councillor Ward 6; E. Hughes, Clerk; T. Robertshaw, Assessor.
Councillors in 1998: Ward 1: Brent Armstrong. Ward 2: Jim Rinn. Ward 3: Don Smith. Ward 4: Philip Thordarson.
Trustees for Pine Creek School Division, Ward 1: 2000: Phyllis Thordarson. 2003: Jacqueline Robertshaw
Picture of the 2002 Council: Ron Brown, Ward 3:Don Smith, Ward 4:Garry Hill, Ward 1:Wayne Gardiner, Isaac Wiebe, Ward 2:Jim Rinn
Picture of the 2003 Council :Don Smith, Barbara Hill, Garry Hill, Wayne Gardiner, Isaac Wiebe, Jim Rinn. In the Pine Creek School Division, the trustee for Ward 1 is Jacquelyn Roberstshaw.
Picture of the 2006 Council: Ward 1: Wayne Gardiner. Ward 2: Jim Rinn. Ward 3: Tom Teichroeb. Ward 4: Richard Callander. Reeve: Philip Thordarson. The new school trustee for Ward 1 is Marlene Craik.
Lakeview Initiatives Community Development Corporation
The Lakeview Initiatives is a volunteer group dedicated to the promotion of Langruth and the surrounding area. The group meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30pm in the CFAN Central building. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mailing address is Box 129, Langruth, Manitoba R0H 0N0
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