June 9, 1906 – The first power is generated by the old Pinawa Generating Station. It was the first station on the Winnipeg River and remained in service until September 1951. The area is now a provincial park.)
June 9, 1919 - Most of the Winnipeg's police force, including the chief, is dismissed for not swearing an oath to never join a union or participate in a strike. They were replaced by 'special constables'. For more.
June 9, 1922 – Edward Parnell, Winnipeg’s 32nd mayor, dies in office.
June 9, 1953 - Though it had been open to the public since April, the St. Vital Library was officially opened by Premier Duff Roblin.
June 9, 1969 - The M.S. Lord Selkirk II is launched in Selkirk by Lieutenant Governor Richard Bowles and Mrs. Roland Michener, wife of the Governor General. For more about the ship and her fate.
June 9, 1922 – Edward Parnell, Winnipeg’s 32nd mayor, dies in office.
June 9, 1953 - Though it had been open to the public since April, the St. Vital Library was officially opened by Premier Duff Roblin.
June 9, 1969 - The M.S. Lord Selkirk II is launched in Selkirk by Lieutenant Governor Richard Bowles and Mrs. Roland Michener, wife of the Governor General. For more about the ship and her fate.
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