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Emerson

Having taken the Red River route to Emerson, many of the first settlers to the south central region of Manitoba then walked along the north side of the Pembina River to their homesteads. Emerson was, thus, an important communication centre for the region.

Community Histories

Fort Dufferin - Feasibility Study

A report on the restroation of the Fort Dufferin site in Southern Manitoba.

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    Fort Dufferin - National Historic Site

    A history of the development and restoration of the Fort Dufferiun site in southern Manitoba.

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      Fort Dufferin Hiking Trail - 1991

      Description of the trail north of Emerson which includes a stop at Fort Dufferin.

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        NWMP - Beginning the Trek West - 1991 Reenactment

        A news article announcing the beginning of the 1991 Reenactment of the NWMP Trek west.

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          NWMP-RCMP - Statue Dedication - Program 1995 (1995)

          Program for the dedication of the statue in Emerson, Manitoba.

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            People and Progress - the Co-op Story (1880)

            Don Slimmon's history of the development of the co-op movement in Manitoba celebrates the cooperation and hope of the pioneers.

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              Red River Flood 1950 - German Edition (1950)

              A German Language Edition of the History of the 1950 Red River Flood.

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