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Rosser’s Pool Elevator: A step toward modernization
The official acquirement of a super-modern elevator signaled Rosser’s entry to the world of modernized grain moving. The induction ceremony, on July 20, 1987, was attended by famous people from Manitoba Pool Elevators and CP Rail, with Charlie Mayer, the Minister of State [...]
Tracing the old Mennonites' journey
Quebec City. Eight day of voyage, America can be seen through the telescope. The people were overjoyed in the hopes to set foot on solid ground again. At two in the afternoon a small blank line can be seen [...]
The Charm of the Lancaster Bomber Aircraft
The Lancaster bomber’s anticipated four day stopover in the City of Winnipeg will sure make people forget about the Queen’s recent six-hour visit. While there are a number of people lined to see the fleeting glance of the famous royal figure, thousands of aviation buffs will get up close and personal with the North America’s [...]
Prairiie Dog Central Railway
The 2010 Season will be departing from Inkster Junction Station from May thru October.
The 2010 season is packed full of family fun and entertainment.
For more information including events, dates, prices and booking gp to pdcrailway.com or call 832-5259.
Book NOw to avoid disappointment our events sell out quickly.
Tickets can be booked via our website pdcrailway.com, at [...]
Sway This Way
by Claudine Gervaise
William Henry (Squire) Sowden was a risk taker. In 1880, he joined with a few like-minded entrepreneurs to take advantage of a government offer granting companies the right to purchase large sections of the prairie- if they agreed to attract settlers to live there. By 1904, Sowden owned a [...]
Explore Manitoba: Gimli 1st Avenue
This is the 1st Gimli Avenue Looking South which was taken in September 1968.
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Explore Manitoba: Gimli Street
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Explore Manitoba: Gimli
Look at the old version of the Gimli Street of Manitoba in the year 1968.
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Explore Manitoba: Gimli Park
This is the 1967 face of Gimli Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Explore Manitoba: Arborg
This is one of the earlier faces of Arborg, Manitoba back in September 1971. The name of the town was driven from the an Icelandic word that means “town by a river.” This is located in the Rural Municipality of Bifrost in Manitoba’s Interlake Region, 103 kilometres north of Winnipeg. The world’s largest curling rock [...]
