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(1891 – Present) At the crux of two railways, Napinka was at first thought destined to be a successful railway town.

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CPR-Estevan Branch to Saskatchewan

The Estevan Branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway reached Melita in 1891 and continued to the Saskatchewan border.

CPR-Pembina Branch to Napinka

(1892) Work on a rail line past Deloraine was finally started, and headed to Napinka which displeased farmers in Melita.

Independent Fur Trading Post - Napinka

(1846) An independent trader who was believed to come from Turtle Mountain set up a post in the Napinka area.

Napinka School

(1884-1975) Napinka School was closed from 1893-1894.