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The coming of the Railroad

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On October 8, 1897 railway service to Winnipegosis was first made available, when the railway line was opened from Sifton. On December 20, 1898, this line became part of the Canadian Northern Railway, which in 1918 amalgamated into the great … Continue reading →

Winnipegosis Grain Elevators

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At one time these giant structures dotted the Canadian skyline from coast to coast. Because our father, Bill Waters was the grain buyer for the National in Fork River from 1946-1964 my siblings and I have strong memories of spending … Continue reading →

Passenger Train

Winnipegosis Museums Posted on May 4, 2022 by winnipegosismuseumsMay 5, 2022

Passenger service to Winnipegosis was provided for many years, by a mixed train.  This was a freight train which also hauled a combination coach/baggage car with seats for the occasional passengers and a large compartment for less than carload shipments. … Continue reading →

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A History of Winnipegosis

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By Eva L. Ferguson One of the great lakes and inland waterways of Manitoba is Lake Winnipegosis – Little Winnipeg, or Little Muddy Water – so name by the Cree Indians. Lake Winnipegosis stretches its tapering, irregular, graceful length due … Continue reading →

Snyder’s Garage

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1926 -1964 Snyder’s Garage was built in 1926 by Oscar Fredrickson for a relative Harry Palmerson who operated it in 1926 and 27 then it was rented by Bill Patterson for 1928, it was then bought by Charles M. and … Continue reading →

The Fur Trade

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The first written record of the Winnipegosis area is that of Pierre La Verendrye in 1741. His father, Sieur de La Verendrye, then at Fort La Reine (present Portage la Prairie), sent him to establish Fort Dauphin on “L’Eau-Trouble”, (our … Continue reading →

Gallery-Fishing

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Grenon Fox Ranch 1913

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Joseph P. Grenon, manager of the Armstrong Trading Co. at Winnipegosis situated on the banks of the river ¼ mile from town. Mr. Grenon’s farm was the largest of its kind in Canada at that time. Mr. Grenon also expanded … Continue reading →

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Winnipegosis, MB

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P.O. Box 336
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R0L 2G0
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