The History Of Lac Du Bonnet

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The History Of Lac Du Bonnet

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This Manitoba community has a history that includes the first airmail flight in the province, an air force consisting of pigeons, a legendary curler and a very odd bridge with some very odd rules that once surrounded it. Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

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