The building that had been the town butcher shop, located at de l’Eglise and Landry, was to be demolished. The building with its Mansard roof had quite a distinct character. Heritage Saint-Norbert had it moved first to the X Kalay property and then to Place Saint-Norbert where it was significantly Read more…
In celebration of Canada’s 100th anniversary, a Saint-Norbert resident, Normand Tellier, built an ox cart, hitched an ox to it and set off for Batoche, Saskatchewan. Though he only made it partway, on his return he had the ox stuffed and rigged up with the cart to perform in parades. Read more…
This monument consisting of a cross and plaques commemorates the Métis resistance in 1869 to the entry of troops from Eastern Canada who were expected to arrive via Pembina Highway. Word was sent to the troops that they would meet resistance if they were to come as far as St. Read more…
The gate was built to provide an identity to the property and to further identify St. Norbert as a place of special importance to Manitobans and Canadians. It has provided a place where the St. Norbert story can be told. It is also a place where lively activities such as Read more…
When the Oblate Fathers decided not to sell their property to a developer, they needed some more satisfactory arrangement to dispose of it. X Kalay badly wanted to remain there but could not meet the Oblates’ financial requirements. Eventually, through donations, grants and a CMHC mortgage, X Kalay had the Read more…
Some of our projects were difficult, took much time and required substantial funding. Now and then, something good happened with virtually no effort. After mentioning to City officials that we wanted Saint-Norbert more clearly identified, they quickly came forward with a plan for a tall standard to do just that. Read more…
Each new development in St. Norbert was scrutinized to ensure that it conformed to the nature of the community. A development now referred to as Richmond lakes was proposed with plans calling for street names that were not appropriate. We lobbied the city and had them renamed after pioneers of Read more…
A major issue was immediately before us. The Trappist Fathers had vacated their monastery to move to Holland, Manitoba. The growth of St. Norbert had impacted their way of living that was strongly orientated towards a quiet existence. Their very imposing structures needed a use. Until one was found, it Read more…
The origins of Heritage Saint-Norbert can be considered to be with the issue of the Français school in St. Norbert which created a division among residents in the 1970s. A few citizens got together to meet with representatives of both sides of the argument. This brought together like minded people Read more…