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Icelanders celebrate 100 years in Manitoba
The feature highlights Icelandic centennial celebrations across Manitoba including Winnipeg and Gimli, with a 1340-strong Icelandic delegation led by President Kristjan Eldjarn expected for Islendingadagurinn. It notes entrepreneurial ties with Pro-Del Electronics of Calgary and the Cannon Falls Minnesota plant and recalls New Iceland’s founding in 1875 with strong emphasis on education and cultural contributions.
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Zapper
Pro-Del Electronics of
Calgary
Cannon Falls
Minn
Krush
Winnipeg
U.S
Canada
Minnesota
Point of Sales Inc
United States
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
Heimsaekid Vinalega Fylkid
Icelandic National League
North America
Hecla Island
Gimli
Iceland
Kristjan Eldjarn
Reykajavik
Hnansa
Arnes
Arborg
Riverton
Lundar
Hecla
Willow Point
Lake Winnipeg
Jon Sigurdson