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In S Manitoba are expanses of wheat, barley, oats, rye, and flax. The well-settled Souris Plains in the southwest are especially famous for their wheat fields. Canada's wheat industry originated in Manitoba, whose bread wheat has set standards for the world. Grain is shipped from Churchill (the only port in the Prairie Provinces) during the three ice-free months of the year. Although agriculture has been continually extended—especially in mixed farming, dairying, and poultry and stock raising—manufacturing has ... displaced it as the leading industry in the province. Foods, printed materials, clothing, electrical items, chemicals, furniture, leather, and transportation equipment are major products.
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Manitoba is the gateway to Western Canada. Manitoba is steeped in history as exploration of the West started with expansion from Western Ontario. The economy is driven by transportation, farming and manufacturing. Real estate in Manitoba is still very affordable in most communities. The Canada wide housing boom has driven up home prices in Cities such as Winnipeg.
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Manitoba has an extensively documented aboriginal history, including settlement by Cree, Ojibwa and Sioux peoples. The influence of these peoples remains in the province today, including its name which is thought to come from the Cree word for “strait of the Manitou spirit”. The territory was acquired by the Hudson’s Bay Company in the 1600’s and was traveled in the fur trade. The province of Manitoba joined Canadian confederation in 1870, just three years after the establishment of the country. Shortly afterwards there was a rebellion by the Metis people, a community who trace their heritage to both French and aboriginal lineage. The Metis were upset that they were not given land that they were promised by the Canadian government.
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Manitoba has many festivals and events year round. Every year on the last weekend of August, Morden holds the Corn and Apple Festival, where those who attend can enjoy free corn and apple cider, among other activities. During the weekend of the festival, the town closes off the downtown from vehicles and transforms Stephen St. into a festival grounds. It is the largest festival in the Pembina Valley. Portage la Prairie hosts a Potato Festival each summer. Portage la Prairie is the world strawberry capital{fact} and North American potato processing capital{fact}.
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Sport Manitoba launched the Respect in Sport Program on November 30, 2006. Respect in Sport is an online training course being implemented for all coaches in Manitoba. Sport Manitoba is initiating this program to create a better sport environment for children through education. All registered Minor Division softball coaches are required to complete the 3 hour online training.
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The history of Manitoba began along Hudson Bay. The search for the elusive Northwest Passage to the Pacific drew such explorers as Henry Hudson, Thomas Button, Pierre Radisson, and Médard Chouart des Groseilliers, some of whom returned to England laden with beaver furs. To exploit this fur wealth, Charles II granted (1670) the Hudson's Bay Company propriety over all the lands draining into Hudson Bay. This vast area included the present-day province of Manitoba, then occupied by the Assiniboin, the Ojibwa, and the Cree. The company established a trading post at Port Nelson and soon extended its operations south to the strategic Red River valley. In 1717, Fort Prince of Wales was built at the mouth of the Churchill River (rebuilt in stone 1732-71, it is now in Fort Prince of Wales National Historic Park).
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