Winkler Heritage Society

06/05/2025

06/05/2025

Some people wondered if our previous episode was true. As proof, here is Susanna Loewen holding the bullet that her teacher, Heinrich Toews, shot her with in 1902. Hear the story from "Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives" on Spotify, Apple podcasts, YouTube or our website here www.mharchives.ca/murder-in-old-altona-part-2/

Photo from Altona Echo, Dec 20, 1967.

05/22/2025

One of the earliest school shootings in Canada took place in 1902 in the Mennonite village of Altona (not the town that was near by). Teacher Heinrich Toews shot 3 children and 3 school trustees - one did not survive. Listen to the story here www.mharchives.ca/murder-in-old-altona-part-1/ or search for "Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or you tube. And catch next week's episode to hear the story from one of the victims.

04/20/2025

03/08/2025

Come join us for our Annual Meeting Thursday March 27, at Cedar Estates.

02/21/2025

Many communities have someone who doesn't quite fit the mold but has become part of the fabric of the place. This episode of "Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives" is about Flower Annie. Listen here https://www.mharchives.ca/tales-from-the-mennonite-heritage-archives-episode-15/ she sold paper flowers on the streets of Winkler, Manitoba and a song has been written about her.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah!

11/11/2024

Lest we forget!