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As the summer races on suddenly August is upon us. That can't be right. It seems like just the other day we were all excited about the arrival of June, and now it's August.
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Archive : July 2016
Suffragette mural newest addition to city’s West End
WinnipegREALTORS®, which has a market region covering Winnipeg and its surrounding rural municipalities or Manitoba's capital region, has a strong association with Winnipeg's West End.
Pioneer aviator — Albert Contant made several flights in 1915
A November 18, 1918, Manitoba Free Press obituary for Albert Contant's brother, Eugene, specifically mentions: “The Contant Bros. were the first in Manitoba to manufacture an aeroplane and fly it.”
State-sanctioned Olympics cheating
Herodotus, who is known as the “Father of History,” wrote in his 440 BC book, The Histories, a story about the spirit of competition the Ancient Greeks associated with the Olympic Games.
Association supporter of Canada Summer Games that are coming to the city in 2017
In a year’s time, the Canada Summer Games will be coming to Winnipeg.
And in keeping with the strong spirit of volunteerism that Manitoba is known for, WinnipegREALTORS® and its 1,900 members are ready to throw their full supp...
How to construct your own garden wagon
When I was a cub reporter at the Winnipeg Free Press, the first story I wrote came back from the editor's desk with the words “less Shakespeare, more KISS” scribbled in blue pencil across the first page.
Taxing families who buy new homes
by Todd MacKay
It’s both exciting and nerve-wracking for a family to buy a home. There’s the anticipation of family dinners and fun in the backyard. But there’s also the bill, that big six-digit price tag that will tak...
Pioneer aviator — Albert Contant set out to build a Bleriot-type monoplane in his Norwood garage
Albert Contant is credited with being the first Manitoban to build from scratch and successfully fly an airplane, although he had some competition from William “Bill” Straith, another pioneer aviator.
John Bracken Highway
A section of PTH 10 from the International Peace Gardens to Riding Mountain National Park has been named by the provincial government after John Bracken, Manitoba's longest serving premier (1922-43).
Commercial real estate market has been consistent and more of same expected
While residential sales account for most of the activity on MLS®, there's another important dimension to the Multiple Listing Service®. That dimension is commercial sales, said WinnipegREALTORS® market analyst Peter Squire.