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Some Minnedosa Metis History
The Town of Minnedosa, situated on the Little Saskatchewan River, is rich in Metis history.
Remembering Ste. Madeleine, Manitoba: A Metis Community
Ste. Madeleine was a Metis community formed in 1902 by Jules DeCorby. The community thrived for three decades until tragedy ensued.
The Canadian Pacific Railway and the Prairies
For many, the CPR was a great invention, connecting the prairies to the rest of the new country and boosting the settler population and economy. However, not everyone was a beneficiary.
The Cork Cliff District
Within the Mossey River Municipality once stood the Ukrainian settlement known as the Cork Cliff District founded in 1899 by eight Ukrainian peasants from Bukovyna and Galicia.
Wheelchair Rugby: A Winnipeg Invention
In 1976 in Winnipeg, MB, four individuals invented a new sport called "Murderball.” It was meant as an alternative to wheelchair basketball. Over time, this sport would evolve into “Wheelchair Rugby.”
Exploring Neepawa Through a Historical Lens
Neepawa is a beautiful town rich in history with many opportunities for people to connect with the past. Historic sites, monuments and buildings are engaging spaces to learn about the community's history and how it still shapes the present.
History of Plains Bison: Manitoba’s Mascot
For centuries, First Nations used bison for food, clothing, and shelter. European influence caused overhunting, which drove bison nearly to extinction in the late 1800s. Thankfully, through agriculture and preservation attempts, the bison population has been brought back from the brink.
The Brandon Zoo, an Attraction of the Past
The Brandon Zoological Gardens was an exciting attraction in Brandon, Manitoba, in the 1950s and 1960s. It was located at what is now known as the Provincial Exhibition Grounds in the city.
Early Policing in Winkler, Manitoba
Policing in Winkler started in 1906 in the community founded by Mennonite migrants from Russia. Jacob J. Schultz was the first acting officer and chief.