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.”
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Reader, Evelynne La Salle, is unhappy with the redundant language used by professional writers and others who get their words published.
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In the WinnipegREALTORS® June MLS® market release reference is made to MLS® sales being stronger than expected half way into this year and residential prices are bumping along in a more modest way ...
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