Other Thoughts
Concerning:1. William StephensonChange the name of Portage Ave. E to Intrepid Way . -- Place a plaque and statue at Portage & Main.
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2. Charlie ThorsonTo Sargent Ave., add signs naming a section between Furby St. and Agnes St. [approx.]
as Charlie Thorson Dr. -- Place a plaque and statue , perhaps at Sargent & Furby.
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3. Clara HughesChange the name of the Susan Auch Skating Oval to the Susan Auch & Clara Hughes Skating Oval.
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4. Andrew MynarskiPlace a statue and plaque at the Air Force Heritage Museum & Air Park. -- This will complement Andrew's Victoria Cross that is on display at the same location.
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5. Portage and MainInstall larger signs celebrating this intersection. -- Install a sign and plaque stating something similar to
This is where Western Canada begins.
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6. The intersection of Osborne, Pembina, and CorydonInstall signs proclaiming this location as Confusion Corner.
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7. Portage Ave. between Grant's Old Mill and the White Horse StatueInstall 'Manitoba Attractions' signs for Grant's Old Mill, Jim's Antique Garages, the Principal Meridian Marker, and the White Horse Statue. -- Place plaques at each location.
'Manitoba Attractions' signs are needed at many more Manitoba locations.
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8. Parallel and Meridian MarkersInstall markers at 49th, 50th, 51st, etc. parallel locations & at the 96th, 97th, etc. meridian locations at those places where they cross the main highways of Manitoba.
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9. to be added to
I would appreciate hearing your comments. Contact Paul at paul-armstrong@mts.net .