Lord Selkirk: Historical Celebration

Bert Mayes Dept: It's been a grand week of historical celebration in Winnipeg, according to Winnipeg Free Press. Bert Mayes is shown with a photo of Lord Selkirk's grave in a Free Press file photo and the Riel Gentlemen's Choir performs from York boats at The Forks during the Red River Gathering barge fest. Tonight, the festivities marking the bicentenary of the Selkirk settlers' arrival will culminate in a gala dinner at Winnipeg Convention Centre. Enlarge Image (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.