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January 27, 2022
Director of Television at Prairie Public Broadcasting Passes
On January 21, 2022, Robert Dambach, director of television for Prairie Public Broadcasting, passed away. Robert’s passion for history rang clear through his work, leading to the creation of dozens of award-winning documentaries. Over the years, Heritage Winnipeg had a wonderful working relationship with PBS, including the making of Pyramids on the Prairie. Heritage Winnipeg…
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January 7, 2022
Thank You! December 2021 Donation Drive
Thank you to everyone who made our 2nd annual December Donation Drive a success! We are so grateful for all the support we received last year and cannot wait to see what the new year will bring. Without your donations, Heritage Winnipeg’s important work of advocating and celebrating Winnipeg’s built heritage would not be possible!…
January 5, 2022
Remembering Brian K. Darragh
Heritage Winnipeg is heartbroken and saddened to hear of the passing of Brian K. Darragh on Monday, December 20, 2021. Brian was the last known living streetcar driver, and he was passionate and proud of his long years of service to the citizens of Winnipeg. He signed on with the Winnipeg Transit system in 1954…
December 20, 2021
Advocacy in Action! Saving Maple Grove: The Captain William Kennedy House
Many Manitobans have taken a leisurely drive along River Road on a bright summer day, following the twists and turns of the Red River as it meanders north towards Lockport. It is along this route, on the west banks of the river, that a stately stone house, Maple Grove, has stood for over a 150…
December 6, 2021
Heritage Winnipeg’s Christmas Gift Guide!
Happy Holidays from Heritage Winnipeg! All season long shoppers will receive a FREE commemorative print celebrating Manitoba 150 by Robert Sweeney with each order! Our online store has a variety of books, Robert Sweeney prints and other great gifts for the holidays. SHOP THE HERITAGE WINNIPEG STORE Are you a Heritage Winnipeg member?…
November 29, 2021
Heritage Winnipeg’s 2nd Annual Donation Drive
Heritage Winnipeg and our city’s built heritage need your support! Please consider donating during our December Donation Drive to help our important work in promoting, educating and defending our city’s rich collection of historic resources. Advocacy is critical to the protection, financial viability and sustainability of our built heritage, now and for future…
November 12, 2021
City of Winnipeg Archives One Step Closer to Returning Home
Located at 380 William Avenue, the Carnegie Library building has been a source of contention between the City of Winnipeg and the historical/archival community for quite some time. Originally opening as Winnipeg’s first public library in 1905, the building has become an important historic site for Winnipeg. It housed a smaller branch of the Centennial…
October 28, 2021
Hot off the Press! Heritage Winnipeg’s Member Newsletter
Heritage Winnipeg is pleased to publish our first digital monthly newsletter! Exclusively for members, our newsletter is intended to keep them better informed on current issues. Through challenging times our organization continues to work tirelessly to protect, preserve and celebrate our built and cultural heritage. Conservation contributes to affordable spaces, economic viability, social connectivity and…
October 22, 2021
Broadway Ghost Walk: Enter for Your Chance to Win!
Congratulations to our winner for four tickets to the spooky Broadway Ghost Walk walking tour on Friday, October 29th, 2021 with the award winning SquarePeg Tours! Get in the Halloween spirit as you travel along Broadway hearing stories of haunted places and why ghosts may be lingering there. The tour starts on the steps of…
October 19, 2021
2021 Manitoba Heritage Summit: Videos Posted
Did you miss the 2021 Manitoba Heritage Summit on Thursday, October 14th? A recording of the entire Summit is now available online for you to watch! The Summit discussed the state of heritage in Manitoba, present opportunities and challenges in the heritage sector, and how heritage-related organizations are preparing to address them. There are five fantastic…