October 13: Isbister School, Ralph Connor House; Izzy Asper, Ed Letinsky.

Downtown WInnipeg

October 13, 1984 - Isbister School at 310 Vaughan Street in Winnipeg is designated a Provincial Heritage Site.

October 13, 1956 - The Bombers’ Bob McNamara sets a CFL regular season record scoring 36 points in a single game - the record still stands. The Bombers beat B.C. 40-8.

October 13, 1923 - Former British Prime Minster (1966 - 1922) David Lloyd George visits Winnipeg. 

October 13, 1980 - Architect and city planner Ed Letinsky dies. 

October 13, 2011 - Ralph Connor House at 54 West Gate is designated a National Historic site.

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