Like their counterparts in other North American cities, Winnipeggers were fascinated with the growth of their community. The number of residents the city had at any particular time was considered to be of paramount importance, especially in comparing Winnipeg’s advancement with that of other cities. Almost as important in a community whose civic leaders and [...]
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Country stores played a vital role in the community. The proprietors endeavored to stock the shelves with necessary items for their customers and, if an article was not available, would purchase other supplies when they were requested. A barter system was in place in the early days; cordwood and farm produce was exchanged for food, [...]
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My parents were Edith Mack and Gavin Brownlee, both were both in Lanarkshire, Scotland and emigrated to Winnipeg in November, 1904. My father’s brother, David, had preceded them in July 1904. My mother had been his housekeeper as he had a dairy in Scotland. Before leaving Scotland, David had asked mymother if she would come [...]
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