When the Lake Manitoba Railway and Canal Company line was extended in 1897 from Sifton, it stopped at a small settlement called Gruber, about a mile and a half south of the present village of Winnipegosis. This place took the … Continue reading →
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 →
With the influx of Ukrainian immigrants, their vibrant culture soon became woven into the daily fabric of this area. A dramatic Ukrainian society was formed in the early 1900’s as well as dance groups. The top picture is of Ukrainian … Continue reading →
This photo of World War I Veteran, Mr. Ferguson, was taken on the Winnipegosis station platform. The sign to the left reads” Great North Western Cable Office”. Mr. Ferguson was wounded in WWI and went regularly to Winnipeg for medical … Continue reading →
The Ukrainian immigrants brought many skills with them to this area. Enticed by the offer of 160 acres for $10, many were attracted by land along creeks, rivers and the lakeshore. Easy access to water for their livestock, gardens and … Continue reading →
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 →
Mike Kostyk left his home in Bukovina, Austria, for Canada in 1901 at the age of 20. After 14 years in Ontario, he settled in Winnipegosis in 1915. A cobbler by trade, he established a shoe repair shop. Mr. Kostyk … Continue reading →
