Pierson | |
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 Welcome sign in Pierson, still indicating the RM of Edward. | |
  Pierson Location of Pierson in Manitoba | |
| Coordinates: 49°10′48″N 101°15′45″W / 49.18000°N 101.26250°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Region | Westman |
| Rural Municipality | Municipality of Two Borders |
| Government | |
| • MLA | Doyle Piwniuk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.94 km2 (0.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 253.6 m (832 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 174 |
| • Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 204 |
Pierson is an unincorporated community recognized as a local urban district[2] located in the Municipality of Two Borders in southwestern Manitoba, Canada. The Antler–Lyleton Border Crossing is located south of Pierson.
Pierson is home to the Carnival of Crafts which averages an attendance of 1,700 people. This event takes place at the Edward Sports Centre on the first Saturday in October.[citation needed]
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ "Local Urban Districts Regulation". Government of Manitoba. April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.