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.
The Fleming Elevator
The town of Fleming, Saskatchewan experienced a great loss when its historic grain elevator burned down on 9 February 2010. The community had worked hard to raise money for its preservation as a local treasure and tourist attraction and was planning a grand reopening celebration.
Olha, Manitoba: A Community Built by Ukrainian Immigrants
Countless once-thriving Ukrainian immigrant-built communities have declined but still remain significant. The hamlet of Olha, Manitoba is among these.
Newdale Colony: Past and Present
Since its creation in 1974, Newdale Hutterite Colony has experienced significant shifts, slowly changing from an agricultural to a more industrial colony.
The History of the Canadian Sioux: The Canupawakpa Dakota
In August of 1862, armed conflict erupted between the Dakota and the US over disagreements on land ownership. Seeking safety from American forces, a group of Dakota migrated north and sought safety on Crown lands. The Wakhpekute Dakota were among them.
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Four Siblings Venture West: the McClement Brothers in Brandon 1897-1931
Each of these four brothers would later make their way to Brandon, Manitoba – each arriving at different times and all arriving in their late thirties and early forties. Each of these young men involved himself in the community through his work and family.
The History of Fort la Reine
The area now called Portage la Prairie, Manitoba is the traditional territory of and home to various Indigenous nations including the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe, Cree, and Dakota/Sioux peoples. French explorers came in 1738.