Morning from the Valley — here's what's growing in Winkler-Morden.
### This old logging road is cycling history
You know, sometimes the oldest paths lead to the newest stories. And right now, there's a fascinating effort underway to preserve the history of the Dawson Trail, that original log road that was essentially Manitoba's first highway connecting to eastern Canada. It's 155 years old, a real testament to the grit of the early settlers, and now a modern-day cycling trek is helping keep its story alive.
It’s not just some old road; it was the main artery for years, before the railways, before Highway 3 and our manufacturing corridor ever really took off. For us here in Winkler-Morden, where we’re always looking forward, always building, it’s a good reminder of the foundations. It shows that even the most innovative towns have deep roots, and it's nice to see that kind of history getting the attention it deserves.
* **Connecting the Past and Present**: This project highlights how communities are finding creative ways to celebrate history. * **A Nod to Early Development**: The trail reminds us of the massive effort involved in building infrastructure when Manitoba was just starting out. * **Community Engagement**: A cycling trek is a brilliant way to get people out, active, and learning about their local heritage.
While the Dawson Trail itself isn't running right through our backyard past the Corn and Apple Festival grounds or out near the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre, it represents that same pioneering spirit that built our region. It's about recognizing the hard work that went into making Manitoba what it is today, a work ethic you still see every day at Friesen Corporation and Decor Cabinets. It’s a great example of how our history, even if it’s a bit outside our immediate perimeter, informs the pride we feel in our growth and development.
My colleagues on the morning show are always digging into stories like this – you can catch them live at mornings.live.