Commemorating the construction of the Hudson Bay Railway.(Gazette)

From: Manitoba History | Date: February 1, 2008 | Copyright information

Parks Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba

On 21 September 2007, at the VIA Rail Station in The Pas, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada unveiled a plaque commemorating the national historic significance of construction of the Hudson Bay Railway. On behalf of the Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, James Bezan, Member of Parliament for Selkirk-Interlake, was joined by local legend Ed Johanson in unveiling the plaque with assistance from Dr. Robert O'Kell, Manitoba Member of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board ...

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