Memorable Manitobans: Order of the Gate

In 1967, in commemoration of the centenary of Canadian Confederation, the Rural Municipality of Fort Garry initiated this award to recognize residents who had rendered meritorious community service.

Member	Year
Alexander James Dryton Bridge (1912-1985)	1969
J. R. G. Cloutier	1970
Maurice Alonzo Cournoyer (1894-1975)	1970
Laurie Edward Evans (1933-2016)	1973
Leslie Raymond “Ray” Fennell (1893-1986)	1968
Albert C. Ferguson	1972
Rupert Roderick Fultz (1915-1988)	1971
Elizabeth “Betty” Ireton (1921-2004)	1973
Daisy Johnston	1972
Donalda Lamoureaux	1970
John Adam Menzies	1970

See also:

Manitoba Communities: Fort Garry (Unincorporated Rural Municipality)

Sources:

“Ex-Mayor Fennell honored,” Winnipeg Free Press, 3 January 1968, page 3.

“Citizens given pins, awards,” Winnipeg Free Press, 7 January 1970, page 25.

“Four to receive community awards,” Winnipeg Free Press, 24 April 1973, page 26.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 2 September 2020

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