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184th Battalion CEF - Recognition Day 2016 (1916)

In May 2016, the community of Manitou paid tribute to the 184th Battalion CEF on the 100th Anniversary of the Farewell Muster held in Manitou on the May Long Weekend 1916. A memorial service was held at the Manitou Opera House and a Heritage Fair in the Gymnasiom of the Nellie McClung Collegiate.

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    1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

    This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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      Community Histories

      184th Battalion CEF - Recognition Day 2016 (1916)

      In May 2016, the community of Manitou paid tribute to the 184th Battalion CEF on the 100th Anniversary of the Farewell Muster held in Manitou on the May Long Weekend 1916. A memorial service was held at the Manitou Opera House and a Heritage Fair in the Gymnasiom of the Nellie McClung Collegiate.

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        1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

        This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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          Audio & Video

          1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

          This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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            An Interview with Stew Clayton - Part 1 (2012)

            A conversation between Stew Clayton and Al Thorleifson about Stew's musical influences.

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              Architectural Heritage

              1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

              This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                Archibald Methodist Church - A Historical Sketch (1880)

                A collection of documents and photographs collected at the time of the dedication of the restored church at Archibald Historical Museum.

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                  Obituaries

                  1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                  This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                    Cemetery Maps/Lists

                    1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                    This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                      Darlingford Cemetery (1880)

                      Situated south of the present site of Darlingford, the Cemetery has served the community since the 1880's.

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                        Business & Public Affairs

                        1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                        This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                          Altamont School Opening - August 1961 (1961)

                          A newspaper article on the event.

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                            Maps

                            1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                            This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                              Archibald - LaRiviere Scenic Tour Brochure ca 1970 (1968)

                              A brochure suggesting scenic stops on a tour of the Pembina Valley featuring LaRiviere and the Archibald districts of southern Manitoba.

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                                Letters

                                1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                                This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                                  Watcham_Arthur to Lois and Ted Lea _1941-07-23 (1941)

                                  Letter sent while in service during WW2

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                                  Fond: Lea Family

                                    Photos & Art Work

                                    1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                                    This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                                      Bob Hunt's Cigar Box Guitars

                                      Bob Hunt, a life long carpenter in the Manitou district, decided, once he retired, to build cigar box guitars. This article introduced his new project to the community.

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                                        Memoirs & Memories

                                        1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                                        This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                                          Archibald Methodist Church - A Historical Sketch (1880)

                                          A collection of documents and photographs collected at the time of the dedication of the restored church at Archibald Historical Museum.

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                                            Journals

                                            1: The Pembina Manitou Archive: A Community-Based Educational Resource (2012)

                                            This essay describes the purpose and the initial development of the Pembina Manitou Archive.

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                                              Available On Line - Manitoba's Newspapers (1880)

                                              This is a listing of all Manitoba newspaper which we currently are aware are available online. We will pdate the listing as we become aware of changes.

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                                                Manitoba Histories

                                                A Flood of Images - Manitoba Flood of 1997 (1997)

                                                A pictorial review of the preparations, and the damage of the 1997 Manitoba Flood.

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                                                  Bootstrap Two - Stories of Rural Manitoba Entrepreneurs

                                                  Fred McGuinness's collection of short biographies of rural Manitoba entrepreneurs.

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                                                    Museums

                                                    Canadian Pacific Railway

                                                    CPR - Air First Class - Menu

                                                    A document from the Canadian Pacific Railway archive collected by Robert Mackidd.

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                                                      CPR - CUPE Memorandum of Settlement - 1988

                                                      A document published by the CPR to inform employees of union and working conditions.

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                                                        Nellie McClung Collection

                                                        Driedger MaryLou - McClung - 10 Brave Women We Owe Thanks

                                                        News article on the legacy of Nellie L. McClung.

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                                                          Famous 5 Foundation - 1999 Program

                                                          Commemorative program in recognition of the work or the Famous Five.

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                                                            Newspapers

                                                            Erin Thorleifson - Iceland Blog 2012 (2012)

                                                            Erin spent two and a half months in Iceland in the summer of 2012. Her blog bives an upbeat view of Iceland as it is today - a vibrant culture with scenery second to none.

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                                                              Manitou's Main Streets 1961 to present (1961)

                                                              A collection of Photographs of Manitou's business district from 1961 to present.

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