by Gazette Staff | Mar 19, 2026 | Local History
Canadians built the 1967 Mercury M100 for Canadians The 1967 Mercury M100 remains a noteworthy chapter in the history of Canadian pickup trucks. As part of the Mercury brand, known for its upscale sedans and coupes, the M100 offered a unique blend of style and...
by Gazette Staff | Feb 26, 2026 | Local History
History of the Metis people in our area Stephen Petrie, Chairman of the Pembina Valley Metis Local, was raised in Neelin, Manitoba, an area deeply rooted in the rich history of the Metis people. Listening to multi-generational stories from as early as he can remember...
by Gazette Staff | Feb 19, 2026 | Local History
Stephen Petrie introduces Louis Riel Stephen Petrie, historian, public speaker, and Chair of the Pembina Valley Metis Local, hosted an information session on Louis Riel at the Bayside Personal Care Home in Killarney on February 16. A sizable crowd of residents,...
by Gazette Staff | Jan 22, 2026 | Local History
The legacy of the caboose continues to be celebrated In Manitoba, the Canadian National Railway (CN) caboose played a significant role in both freight train operations and the region’s cultural landscape. By the time the CN was formed in 1919, many railways in...
by Gazette Staff | Jan 22, 2026 | Local History
The School District of Alma No. 668 The following information on Alma School was found in the archives of the Belmont Museum: The first settlers came to the Alma District in 1881, and soon it became necessary to provide education for the children. The School District...
by Gazette Staff | Jan 15, 2026 | Business, Local History
The history of the Belmont School A visit to the Belmont Museum opened up a treasure trove of information on the area. Today, we will share the notes found in the Museum on the history of Belmont School, starting from the beginning. “The first school district was...
