The
World
1901: Queen Victoria dies, Jan. 22. Edward the VII reigns.
1901: Marconi sends the first radio signal across the Atlantic.
1903: Ford Motor Co. established to manufacture automobiles
Canada
1902: First Canadian “production” car built by Good Brothers in
Kitchener ON.
1903: Canada loses the Alaska Boundary Dispute
1904: Marquis wheat strain developed in Ottawa Experimental Farm
1905: Saskatchewan and Alberta enter confederation.
1909: First heavier than air flight in Canada, with pilot J.A.D.
McCurdy. First Grey Cup Game.
May 15, 1909: An earthquake is felt across the prairies.
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Manitoba
1901: Manitoba’s first Hydro-electric plant opens on the Little
Saskatchewan River northwest of Brandon.
1906: Manitoba farmers organize the “Grain Growers’ Grain
Company” with shares available at $25. For any farmer wanting to
join.
1908: Manitoba Government Telephones takes over the telephone service.
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