Mainly surrounded by farmland,[3] it is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of Winnipegosis, 25 minutes north of Dauphin.

As of the turn of the millennium, the tracks have been removed and commodities are transported solely by large trucks.

Fork River also has a skating rink that has over 100 people that visit over a winter season.

The hall is also used for many weddings and socials, and has a weekly Thursday night Bingo.

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