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The Gamby Family

Joseph and Madeleine Gamby originally emigrated from Belgium in 1913 and 1914, respectively, and were married in La Salle, Manitoba in 1921.They moved to the Rosser area in February, 1924 with their first son, Albert who was two. Their second son, Julian, was born in June of that year.
The original homestead was adjacent to the [...]

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 [...]

Memories of Manitoba

If you consider it a sport to gather your food by drilling through 18 inches of ice and sitting there all day hoping that the food will swim by,
You might live in Manitoba .
If you’re proud that your province makes the national news 96 nights each [...]

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Famous Manitoba Quiz

Here’s a quiz to sharpen your inquiring mind.
If you get 8 or more right, you can be Manitoba mentor!5 to 7, a Manitoba marvel,4 or fewer- well yours starts with an “m”, too.
1. At 14, she was the most highly paid female entertainer in the world.
2. He set three Guiness World Book Records for his amazing escapes.
3. He [...]

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 [...]

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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The 1921 Willys Knight

The origin of this car has begun just when J.N. Willys met up with Charles Y. Knight whilst on a trip to England. Knight has convinced Willys that the sleeve valve engine had some very desirable features over the poppet valve motor. As soon as he reached England, J.N. Willys hired a [...]

Manitoba's fight against infectious diseases

The Provincial Board of Health was responsible for the regulation of health care in the Province of Manitoba. At a meeting in 1897 made mandatory “the notification of every known case of smallpox, diphtheria and scarlet fever shall be immediately given to the Health Officer of the Municipality.
At a meeting in 1900 adequate protection against [...]