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Contest winner reflects on Manitoba history and future
In a Rossburn Manitoba 125 celebration essay Lloyd Mason reviews Manitoba history from 1812 settlers along the Red River to the 1870 Manitoba Act and Louis Riel era. He notes population growth to 1 million by 1995 and laments Winnipeg Jets’ loss while celebrating future prospects and provincial resilience.
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Manitoba
Rossburn
Lloyd Mason
Jennifer Tanasychuk
Crystal Horitchie
Red River
North West Company
Hudson’s Bay Company
Norway House
Robert Semple
Seven Oaks
Winnipeg
Dominion of Canada
Rupert’s Land
Louis Riel
Province of
Riel
Canada
Fort Garry
Tanasychuk
Saskatchewan
Horitchie
Winnipeg Jets
Goldeyes
Bombers