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The hockey player from Winnipeg, Manitoba

Maxwell Labovitch is a professional ice hockey player coming from the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was born on January 18, 1924. Max had played hockey for almost a decade but he missed out two seasons because he has to serve the military from 1942-1945.
These are the teams he played for:
New Haven Eagles (Right Wing) [...]

The best water source questioned, artesian wells considered

It was only when municipally-owned electricity was flowing through the city’s power lines that the water question re-emerged, with. Deacon leading the debate by again emphasizing Shoal Lake as the best option.
The Voice of April 22, 1910, ran an extensive interview on the condition of Winnipeg’s water supply from artesian wells with S.J. Andrews, who [...]

Chosen Dates Celebrations Of Manitoba's Past

Interestingly in previous times the date chosen for anniversary and birthday celebrations of the Province of Manitoba was celebrated on July 15 instead of the now current day of the current May 12.
The 50′th anniversary of the province was commemorated itself on July 15, 1920 , with the grand opening of the new Man [...]

Social More Rules Pre World War 1 Winnipeg Society

When one visits Dalnavert,  the restored mansion home of Hugh Jon Mc Donald – a former premier of the Province of Manitoba and the son of  Canada’s first prime minister – Sir John A. Mc Donald , one is struck with the symbol of a small silver plate nearby the front door to the estate.  [...]