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Vermeer Tree Mover in operation
Photograph of a Vermeer brand tree mover being operated by Metro employee pulling a treet out of the ground. The tree mover was acquired by Metro in 1966. A description of the photo used for publication is recorded on a separate piece of paper. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Cars and bus stuck in snow, likely on William Avenue
Photograph of a bus stuck in a snowbank nearly as tall as it, possibly after the blizzard on March 4, 1966. The bus' route is William - Polo Park and this photograph was likely taken on William Avenue. The photographer is unknown. The reverse of the photo asks that it be returned to Transit Publicity.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Photographs of the Nairn Overpass, including its construction and dedication.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Interior of Peguis Pavilion in Kildonan Park
Photograph of the interior of the Peguis Pavilion in Kildonan Park. Featured is a small sitting area with tables and a small canteen window. Photograph by Henry Kalen.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Landscaping of lake in St. Vital Park
Photograph of sunken lawn in St. Vital Park being prepared to become a filled lake. The lake was excavated in 1931, but was not filled until 1966. A description of the photo used for publication is recorded on a separate piece of paper. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Marion buses stuck in snowbank in Windsor Park area
Photograph of two Marion Street buses stuck in snow in the Windsor Park area. The photo is undated, but may be after the blizzard on March 4, 1966. The photographer is unknown. The reverse of the photo asks that it be returned to Transit Publicity.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
People walking across overpass
Photograph of people walking across the Nairn Overpass with snow on the ground below. The overpass is lined with flags. Photographed by Gunter A. Schoch, Landscape Architect for the Metro Parks and Protection Division.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Metro Local Government Boundaries Commission
The Local Government Boundaries Commission was established by the Provincial Government in 1966 and concluded in 1970. It investigated the local governmental structures within the metropolitan area and identified areas that could be improved. Overall, the commission found that the two-tiered government system functioned well enough to continue. However, the government rejected the Commission’s conclusions were rejected a year after they were published, a decision which led to the creation of Unicity in 1971.
Series consists of correspondence, inter-office memos, submissions, statements, and briefs documenting the commission’s proceedings as they relate to the Metro government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.)
Skating on the Assiniboine Duck Pond
Photograph of park goers skating on the Assiniboine Duck Pond in winter, with the pavilion off in the distance. A description of the photo used for publication is recorded on a separate piece of paper. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
A photograph of the Portage Avenue underpass, which crosses Century Street on the north side of the St. James Bridge. The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
A colour photograph of the Nairn Overpass from below.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Boat ramp at Crescent Drive Park
Photograph of the first public boat ramp in Winnipeg, built in 1967 and located in Crescent Drive Park. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Nairn Overpass approaching completion
Photograph of the Nairn Overpass as it nears completion, looking west, as a train passes underneath.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Series consists of nomination procedures, an electoral division street index, maps for electoral divisions 5 to 10, election information and working papers for Assiniboia (Division no. 10).
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.)
Photograph of children and their families lined up on a winter toboggan slide in a park. The cutline reads "Experimental toboggan slides were built". The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Exhibit E in the matter of posting Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg By-law 1505
Photograph shows a man posting a notice for Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg By-law 1505 at location 5.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.)
Golf house at John Blumberg Golf Course
Photograph of the main golf house at John Blumberg Golf Course. A description of the photo used for publication is recorded on a separate piece of paper. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Exhibit A in the matter of posting Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg By-law 1505
Photograph shows a man posting a notice for Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg By-law 1505 at location 1.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.)
First Western Flyer bus in front of Legislature
Photograph of the first Western Flyer bus used in Winnipeg, parked in front of the Manitoba Legislature Building. The bus is chartered and bears an advertisement on its side for Manitoba's centennial. Publishing information is on the reverse. Unknown photographer.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Photograph of the first computer installation (an IBM system 360) set-up by the Metro government. From left to right are Gerald Le Bleu, Manager of Computer Systems Department, Harvey Beemer, and Finance Division Director Andy Duncan. The cutline reads "Metro's own computer installation went into action".
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
