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Manitoba Mennonite West Reserve 125th Anniversary

1875-2000

The year 2000 is an important year in human history, marking the advent of a new millenium. It is especially significant for our Western Canadian Mennonite communities because it is the 125th anniversary of the Mennonite beginnings on the West Reserve. Several committees are working hard at planning events to commemorate this event. The main event is on July 16, 3 pm at Fort Dufferin (Near present-day Emerson). A drama is being written by playwrite Wilmer Penner.

On July 22 there will be an unveiling of a plaque at the Reinland church. This is the oldest Mennonite church in Western Canada. This plaque commemorates the importance of the first Aeltester, Johann Wiebe.

A third project is the initiation of the Post Road self guiding tour. Signs, replica posts and a brochure are in the works telling the story of the various points of interest and the uniqueness of the road which stretches across the West Reserve from Emerson to Mountain City. The opening is yet to be announced, but the goal is to complete this by August.

Radio spots on CFAM will begin in June and a 12-page insert will appear in the Altona, Winkler, Morden and Carman papers near the end of June.

In addition to these events there are various family and community gatherings and book launches. For more information visit our Web site (www.mmhs.org) or call 888-6781.

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Last modified October 30, 2000.

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