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Lögberg-Heimskringla - 17.03.1995, Qupperneq 20

Lögberg-Heimskringla - 17.03.1995, Qupperneq 20
20 • Lögberg-Heimskringla • Föstudagur 17. mars 1995 annual summer pilgrimage begins with the May long weekend. Gimli is the largest Icelandic settle- ment outside of Iceland itself and has celebrated its Icelandic heritage for over 100 years with “íslendingadagurinn”. It is an attractive vacation area because of its history and culture, and its location on Lake Winnipeg. If you are looking for sun, sand and the lake (more like an ocean) this is the place to visit. Visit some of the landmarks that made Gimli famous, including the dock, the Viking Statue, the Gimli Park Pavilion built in 1911, the oldest of its kind in Westem Canada, or Tergeson’s General Store which has been in the same family since 1899. Western Canada’s only distillery, The Seagram Co. Ltd., is located in the R.M. of Gimli as is CN’s Rail Transportation Centre, the most advanced facility of its kind in North America. Arrangements can be made for tours of both these facilities. The Gimli Motor Sport Park plays host to many motor sports racing events and the annual Sun Countiy Jamboree and Sun Fest music festivals held in July and August respectively. The Gimli Industrial Park has an operational runway capable of handling jet aircraft. Gimli harbour is considered the best between Thunder Bay and the west coast. There’s docking room for more than 200 sailboats, físhing vessels, plea- sure crafts and yachts. For further information, contact: R.M. of Gimli, Box 1246, Gimli, Manitoba, R0C 1B9 (204) 642-8593 or Town of Gimli, Box 88, Gimli, Man- itoba, R0C 1B0 (204) 642-5210. Selkirk/St. Andrews The Fun Belt ccessible via Highway 9 and PR 238 (River Road Heritage Park- way), the “Fun Belt” has enough events, attractions and activities to keep visi- tors coming back all year long! Throughout the year, a multicultural SVEINSOPt ■ COTTAGES ■ ADDITIONS ■ HOMES i CONSTRUCTION | Phone Gimli 64-2-84-88 Winnipeg- Direct 757-2242 CLIFF SVEIINSON ■ DECKS Design Sekvices SHORELINER HOTEL ' 41 - FIRST AVENUE, GIMLI 12 Guest Rooms ★ 3 - 2 Bedroom Cottages Directly on the faeach across from the children s play structure. Private patío deck for hotel guests comes with propane barbecue Silver Star Saloon featuring VLT machines RIVERTON CREDIT UNION LIMITED SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1957 TELEPHONE V&fWr RIVERTON, MANITOBA 378-5121 * roC 2R0 Ron Siemens, ceneral manager LMDAR GARAGE LTD. TRUCKS & CARS FORD MERCURY ígygogafl • PARTS • SALES • SERVICE • TOWING • BRAKE ROTOR & DRUM MACHINING • 4-WHEEL COMPUTERIZED ALIGNMENT • WELDERS • SUPPLIES • DEPOT FOR WINNIPEG WELDING SUPPLIES Main E. Lundar, Manitoba (204) 762-5321 FAX# 204-762-5131 After liours call: Hal 762-5486 mosaic of arts and entertainment showcase the talent and folklore which abounds throughout Manitoba. The region’s temperate climate with its con- trasting seasons, encourages a dynamic range of year round activity. Along the northern area you will find the most attractive beach and cottage develop- ment in Manitoba, lining the west shore of Lake Winnipeg. For a family, fisherman, hunter, explorer, historian or photographer the Fun Belt is a vacation paradise. There is something to do, something to see, and places to go that are sure to please eveiy visitor of all ages. A visit to the Town of Selkirk, the service hub of the Fun Belt would not be complete without having your photo taken with Chuck the Channel Cat, a tour of the only inland marine museum in Western Canada or trying your luck at fishing. The summer and winter festivals provide a unique experience of culture, music and a whole lot of fun. The Triple S Rodeo features toe-tapping, jig ging and fiddling in addition to the chuck wagon races, horse and cattle shows and midway. The Children’s Festival held in Lockport, with a variety of events and competitions turns the area into a win- ter wonderland. Step back in time to the 19th centu- iy era with a visit to Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site or enjoy the peace and serenity of “Breezy Point” observation area of Netley Marsh, one of the greatest waterfowl nesting areas on the continent. Come and savour the country hospi- tality of our friendly communities of Lockport, Selkirk, Clandeboye and Petersfield — you’ll be glad you did. Winnipeg Beach innipeg Beach is loc- ated on the west shore of Lake Winni- peg 76 kms. (47 mil- es) north of the City of Winnipeg, on Provincial Hwy. #9. Manitoba’s first resort community created by the CPR in 1923, was host to thousands of summer visitors who enjoyed the boardwalk, roller coaster, dance hall, penny arcades and Daddy and Moonlight Special trains for over 50 years. The attraction which lured thou- sands to this once favored summer mecca have been replaced by the Winnipeg Beach Provincial Recreation Park which provides visitors with a unique opportunity to experience Lake Winnipeg — the llth largest freshwater lake in the world. From relaxing on the sand beaches to windsurfing out into the vast expanse, you’ll feel the thrill of spending time on an inland sea. You can recapture the histoiy of this quaint historic town by walking along the boardwalk which has been rebuilt to preserve the Town’s unique history. Summer weekends feature festivals depicting the 4 unique cultural and his- toric aspects of this unique community. Boundary Creek at the north end of the community was Manitoba’s north- Erickson Construction (1975) Ltd. Riverton, Manitoba Phone 378-5101 ._____J. A. Erickson and Family í Colonial Log Mills Ltd/\ RIVERTON, MANITQBA Roy Johnson, Valdí Johnson, Norman Johnson, Joseph Zagozewskí Phone Res.: 378-2797 Phone Bus: 378-2970 J (g(&K§)(p( ■\ Moosehorn Consumers Co-operative Ltd. Box 100, Moosehorn, MB ROC 2E0 Groceries — 768-2326 Farm Supply — 768-2769 Ashern Co-op Branch Box 154, Ashern, MB ROC 2E0 Groceries, Meat, Produce — 768-2546 General Manger — Bjorn Bjornson Ashern Co-op Branch Manager — Alice Bjornson

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