Old City Hall demolition plans spark nostalgia and debate
Residents weigh fate of Winnipeg’s old city hall as plans advance for clearing the site, new building, and possible demolition. Some praise preservation of historic sites like Lower Fort Garry and Ross House, while others fear loss of character and memory. The piece contrasts modernist architecture with cherished local landmarks and notes broader calls to support amateur sport following Canada’s recent performance. It also notes a provocative quote by Reverend Mutchmor, seen as typical publicity rhetoric rather than constructive insight.
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Grand Rapids Port of Bygone Days in Manitoba History
The Grand Rapids settlement rose as a fur trade hub and shipbuilding center on inland routes to the west. The S.S. Northcote, equipped with makeshift armor, served as an auxiliary navy for Gen. Middleton during the Northwest Rebellion, carrying Hudson Bay Company supplies and facing many river hazards before railways ended Manitoba’s river shipping era.
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Medicine Hat
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Water Reserves Through Barrier Use To Build Underground Stores
The article argues barriers can trap snow, creating a frost line near the surface to allow water to infiltrate the soil. This builds underground water reserves for future use.
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