1890-1899

Manitoba — 1890

The Manitoba Government authorizes the formation of local Farmer’s Institutes and provides some grants. The goal is to improve farming practices.

Manitoba — 1890

The Manitoba School’s Question divides the nation as governments decide on the future of French Language instruction in schools.

Canada — June 6, 1891

The end of the John A. Macdonald era.

1892

Lothair School was built on NE 26-12-22.

1892

A bridge was constructed over the Assiniboine River north of Alexander.

1893

Forrester’s Lodge Hall was built at Ancrum.

World — May 1, 1893 to October 30, 1893

World’s Columbia Exposition (World Fair) opens in Chicago to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of Columbus’s arrival in the new world (1492). Featured prominently are exhibits highlighting the possibilities of electricity.

1894

First Kirkham’s Bridge was built.

Canada — August 1896

Gold discovered in the Klondike.

1897

Washed out Kirkham’s Bridge was rebuilt one-quarter mile downstream at current site. It was the last wooden bridge to be built in Manitoba.