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Thomas Sinclair Jr.

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From captaining Red River boat brigades to navigating the intense political waters of the Red River Resistance, Thomas Sinclair Jr. was a beloved pillar of early Manitoba. Discover the remarkable life of this former magistrate and early Selkirk Mayor, whose sudden passing cast a profound gloom over a community that considered him a friend to all

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Dr. David Young

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From managing patients alongside inmates at Lower Fort Garry to pioneering humane, non-restraint treatment at Selkirk’s first proper asylum, Dr. David Young fundamentally reshaped psychiatric care in Manitoba. Discover the fascinating legacy of this beloved physician, his therapeutic farming programs, and the local landmarks that still bear his name today.