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Christopher M. Diogo
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Guess Who Vinyl
WINNIPEG - When people talk about rock bands, they tend to think only the greatest sprout out of America but Winnipeg’s The Guess Who are a mighty exception. Being the original writers of the well-known song “American Woman,” The Guess Who released many pop rock and psychedelic rock hits between 1968 and '75 and the…
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Empty Coke Can
WINNIPEG - Celebrated as one of the greatest beverages across the globe, Coca Cola has been around since the carbonated beverage made its tasty debut in 1886. The Coca Cola Company, officially founded in Atlanta in 1892, would take over 10 years before considering to open up a manufacturing plant in Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Coca…
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Chris Jericho Playset
WINNIPEG - Surprising to many, an intriguing amount of famous people originate from Winnipeg, including wrestling star Chris Jericho. Jericho was born in Manhasset, New York as Christopher Keith Irvine to the NHL professional Ted Irvine. When his dad retired from playing with the New York Rangers, Jericho and his family returned to his dad’s…
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Boeing Plane Manual
WINNIPEG - In 1909 a wealthy lumber entrepreneur became fascinated with aerospace technology after feasting his eyes for the first time on an airplane at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. In only eight years, this entrepreneur would have a nationally established aerospace company named after his family name, the Boeing Airplane Company. William E. Boeing would expand…
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Crown Royal Tip Jar
WINNIPEG - For people who are curious about Manitoba’s ingenuity in the retail industry, one of the province’s most successful brands goes to Crown Royal. Owned by Diageo and produced solely in Gimli since 2000, Crown Royal whisky has received multiple awards, such as being crowned the World Whisky of the Year in 2016 in…
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North West Beaver Token
WINNIPEG - The history of the North West Company traces back its roots to Canada’s European pioneering heritage, and the company’s first founding was incensed with fierce competition. In 1608 the French had recently landed in Quebec, and began to spread out and build a fur trade empire in the St. Lawrence basin. But this…
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Rayman Video Game
WINNIPEG - Recently in 2018 the renowned video game company Ubisoft has officially expanded their company into Winnipeg. Considering the multitude of successful franchises Ubisoft has developed, there’s no telling what sort of exciting innovations may soon be produced here at home! One of Ubisoft’s proud developments is Rayman, a franchise producing over forty games…
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Vintage A&W Sign
WINNIPEG - Bringing home the root beer since 1923, the American founded burger franchise A&W is well-known as a successful international fast food chain, serving 16 countries and territories. But little known fact amongst many Canadians is that in 1956 A&W Restaurants began their expansion into Canada by launching their first restaurant in Winnipeg. The…
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Ancient Viking Pendant
WINNIPEG - Though the days of warriors voyaging the seas by wood carved dragon boats are in the past, Viking culture continues to live on even in Manitoba heritage. The Rural Municipality of Gimli maintains a strong connection to its Icelandic origins, and Icelanders are well known for keeping their hearts close to their Viking…
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Winnipeg Oil Pail
WINNIPEG - In the 1910s, Winnipeg was home to a small oil manufacturer and importer called the Prairie Cities Oil Company. The history of this company is not readily available, and it’s unclear if the company spawned from Alberta’s oil manufacturing company of the same name. This company was managed by A E. Lewis in…