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CARILLON NEWS. STdNBACH. MAN* AUGUST IT. 1MI , TWHCoatiaucdfromLast W««kMunalk, K«tfeerig« Lcmae, Altai Kaldnifotkl (eoery, don't know ymur married name), Mr. mad Mn. Nick NaaUiik of Windsor, Ont., Mr. mad Mrs. S. Harrow. Winnipeg, and many more of which I do dot know. Thera ware also many people from San-down, Arbakka, Ca lien to, Vita, Ttala-toi and Garden fon.* * *Master John Pelland of Silver Plains and Boh Swanky of Winnipeg are holidaying at the Pete Che-rewayko home.Building the Old Dawson TrailOriginal plans for the road were recommended a route by land ftnd lion went ahead during the nextdrawn up in 1858, shortly after the ; water from Thunder Bay to Fort Hudson’s Bay company rejected new Garry.year, waraant almost as much attention as the actual purpose of theterms offered by the imperial go- j p0 those who thought only of the project.vernment, So the Canadian govern- • west ag the home of the Indian and j Construction began late in the ment was then allowed to explore (tbe buffalo, Professor Hind's report j summer at Ste. Anne des Chenes and survey the country to see what :0n fertility of the soil; the salt ; focal point In an area granted to possibilities existed on the prairies, j region of Lake Manitoba and Winni- Metis by the government several and to open up communications and ipegosis; and coal deposits on the yf*»rs previously. There they lived in place settlers along the roads. j Souris and Saskatchewan rivers a- (P'Jee n^ friendship with the other The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan wakened new interest in eastern po- settlers.Exploring Expedition, organised by titical and business circles. The ter- ! a *ew lhe men *n charge otIhe government, appointed Simon J. rltory became desirable, and to uni- construction were unscrupulous, self-Dawson. a civil engineer, to survey !fy it with the rest of Canada it was , seeking and underhanded, and their the best possible route of travel from |agreed that a road west was of prime manner of handling title legalities Lake Superior to the Red River co- ; importance. gave rise to a sense of mistrust a-lony. Professor H. Y. Hind wasDetails of Dawson's wagon route j mon£ Metis, named lo look Into toe natural re- indirated that a 28 mile stretch of McDougall had hired two easter-rnad be built from Port Arthur on ner8’ John Snow' as Thunder Bay, to Lake Shebandowan KlnMr' an« Charles Mair' a P°ct' “•ources which might be developed byrattlers.Mr. Dawson spent from 1856-58 travelling across the prairies from the head of the Lakes, and finally(Dog Lake). Another 5 mile road was to be built across the Prairiepaymaster.Upon their arrival at Fort GarrySirko NewsMr. and Mrs. A. King and Mr. C. Netzei are spending a two week va-. „„„„„ ^ .1It __cation at Sirko. They are staying12 portages on Seine river^ for 7 ^ River colony. Always out with Clarence s family who are hereLakei* via Polnte des Chenes (Ste to make the best of any situation for | for Ihe summer. They plan on re-, Lake) via Polnte des Chenes St hlmaelf SchuJtz had never been in ™ s„nHav a,,^„„ , „ „ i they had become associated with Dr.and Savanne portages and past the J ,Schultz, known as the arch rebel ofally completed and in use, and from then until 1878, when the C.P.R. put through a railway line to Winnipeg, it served its purpose well. Although travel waned after 1878, the road was kept open for the conveyance of the militia.But once again it is to serve its country. Next year’s tomorrow will see thousands of Canadians travelling through this countryside settled by the west’s pioneers. Many will be visitors, in search of business or pleasure. But as in the olden days, many will stay to start a new life m Canada’s ‘gateway-to-the-west' province.Mr. mad Mra M.family motond to Eaeraoo to viaHwith the Georg* Cherewmyko fuafly.• • •Mr. end Mrs. Joe Horvath of Winnipeg spent a few dayt visiting miSirko.• • •Mr. and Mrs. K. Harder were visitors at the Kraynyk home over the past week-end.• * *Mr. Mike Tkacbyk w»* in Wlnat-peg for a couple of days last week on business.Ladies!44Don't Buy i Hsfrigtnlor until you've seen Dio nowFemineered99International Harvester RefrigeratorMade by the same company that makes the machinery you husband uses and relies on.See them atBarkman ToewsPhone 73-1SteinbachmmwIDDtKGmtsslesFARMERS' STAMP OF APPROVALYes sir . . . that’s what counts in feeds. The farmers in these parts KNOW quality when they rae it, and that’s why so many depend on PRAIRIE HOME feeds for wholesome, well balanced vitamin rich feed . . . get it HERB, today!• Growing Nadi• Hog Grower• Hog Fattener• laying Mask• OoooratrmtettMineral Blocks AvailableSteinbach FlourAnne des Chenes) to Fort Garry for a distance of 91 miles — a total of 131 Vz mile8 of wagon road to be constructed.Water travel was to be across Lakes Shebandowan and Kashaboy to Lac des Milles Lacs; down the Seine river to Rainy Lake, and up Rainy river to the Lake of the Woods, from whence a steamer would convey passengers up the northwest angle of the Lake to Shoal Lake.] Although thi8 route of travel was I approved, Dawson's plans lay dor-•mant until 1867, when confederation [documents were signed and the federal government clamored to have the northwest join the union.By 1868, the Red River colony was beseiged by famine. Grasshoppers had stripped the country bare. William McDougall, who had ju*t returned from England, where he had negotiated to have Ruperlsland transferred to Canada in 1869 had a brilliant idea. He would put through the long talked of Dawson road, and as a relief measure, would providethe Metis* favor, and their distrust carried over to his two new associates.Mair looked upon the first aristocracy of the Red River, formed of women of mixed blood married to Hudson’s Bay company gentlemen with disdain.He criticised their manner and mode of living in letters east, portions of which were printed in a newspaper. One particular item which riled the Red River society appeared in print thusly: “Many wealthy people are married to half-breed women, who having no coat of arms but ’totem’ to look back to, make up for their deficiency by biting at their backs of their white sisters. The white sisters in turn fall back on their whiteness, while the husbands meet each other with desperate courtesies and hospitalities, with a view of filthy lucre in the background.”So indignant were many of the Red River families, especially those who had entertained Mair, that certain half-breed ladies at once proved bis statements and satisfied their own feelings, by pulling hig nose andemployment through its construe- boxing his ears.tion. He was minister of publicMillsSnow had nothing but troubleworks, so without asking further per- wjtb |_jje jfetis. He paid his workmenmission he organized work gangs.on the rbad in supplies, and whenManufacturers of PRAIRIE RONE FLOURWhat should have been a mere Schultz opened a store to facilitate public works project turned into this, discontent arose over the highturning to Chicago on Sunday Aug. 6th.• • •August 2nd ’as the Annual Picnic at the Sirko Hall. They day began with church services. Rev. Gerus of Vita officiated. Then dinner was served to all in the hall. This was followed by refreshments being served for the elders, ice cream, drinks etc. for the youngsters. A dance followed in the evening, which broughtthe day to a close.• • •Mr. John Schmklt of Woodridge, through, the goodwill of the Sirko people, coilrated $15.65, lo help Miss O'Hara pay expenses occured through many operations. This unfortunate young lady froze her feet very badly last winter, while walking eleven miles for help when her ear stalled on the road between Moribund and Woodridge.* * *Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Elyk spent theAugust 2nd holiday here. George isthe proud owner of a new car. Congratulations. Mr. M. Gregorchuk and family were also down with George. They all returned to Winnipeg Friday.• • •Other folks here for the picnicwere Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Gushulak of Fr. Frances, Ont., Mr, and Mrs. SamVIasV•A*\/VPhone *8-1SteinbachfnntmsUc political turmoil, and the * Incident® which occured aa con true-Shop il VRI6N0N‘S GENERAL STORETo announce the happiest day of your life . . . beautiful wedding invitations done with flawless taste.English — French — German LanguagePrices ranging from $4.00 to $7.00 per cabinet of 50.2 DAY SERVICEDERKSEN PRINTERS LIMITEDPHONE 72-1STEINBACH. . . xflt;WoodridgeManitoba1822 GJUmiu. COLORS1PAINTS AND ENAMELS(VHARDWARE* * Hr Hr NH* THE LARGEST STOCK INTOWNGROCERIESit it * k- ■3£- INCLUDING THE RED WHITE BRANDREADY TO WEARit * for MEN AND BOYSSMALLWARES NOVELTIESit it a it GIFTS FOR ALLOCCASIONSKODAK FILMSit it ★ Hr PHOTO FINISHINGSERVICERADIO SALES* it - it it - AND SERVICEFOR BETTER RETURNS* * «- it + 3** FROM YOUR SPRUCE, PINEAND POPLAR PULPWOOD SKIP THROUGH US.prices charged for the goods. Oi| one occasion a group of low paid workmen, who were not Metis, took Snow to the river and threatened to drown him.( The Metig watched and remembered. And when Schultz and Snow tie-; gan bargaining — using liquor aa an aid — for title to land around Ste.Anne, the Metis saw in the transaction a forecast of the future.Again Snow was seized . . . The Metis demanded that he be expelled from the country, but McDougall merely fined him for selling liquor to the Indians!Misunderstanding between the twogroups steadily worsened during1869, the year the Canadian government had hoped to see the territory transferred. It finally became apparent that a strong army contingent Iwas needed on the scene to quel! any rebellion. jSo early In 1S70 Colonel Garnet !Wolseley was ordered west with .troops numbering 1200 Now the jneed for an all Canadian roadwaywas truly at hand. And it was not ;ready!%But Wolseley and his troops com- ■ pleted portions of the eastern end, ! accomplishing the impossible with j each step westward. When Mr. Dawson said they could not move stores and equipments over rapids and falls — they did it. Loaded boats were , pulled up hiU8 Nke cliffs. When it rained they could not move. And the continual loading and unloading from ' wagon to boat and boat to wagon : left the ffaen so that they were never idry.iBut they got the rose! vea through, and the base of the road built, and ! arrived in Fort Garry August 25. 1870 just a little more than a month after Manitoba was created.By 1871 the Dawson road was fin-Ifoujf lfCodYm, the Gainaday Magic Ironer smooths away you ironing troubles in a jiffy! Fabrics come out fzesh and crisp under Gainaday'i even pressure. 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Steinbach Carillon
Steinbach, Manitoba, CA
Fri, Aug 17, 1951
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