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Old Posted Dec 11, 2006, 4:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 1ajs View Post
calgary or edminton?
Didn't see the question, but I'm gonna go with Calgary

Am I the only one who got inundated with stories about the Richardsons - how they built Winnipeg, and how the entire country owes them a debt of gratitude due to their single-handedly ending WW2?

Bit of hyperbole, granted I guess if you weren't around during Winnipeg's brief high-rise "wars" in the 70s you might not remember much about the Richardson family. I just can't possibly ever use the word "underrated" to describe their reputation in Winnipeg with a straight face! They're one of the families that ranks up their with Bronfman or Asper in terms of media coverage, or at least sure used to be. I guess they've dropped off the radar as the kids and grandkids have come onto the scene.

JAR - cool name, I like it beyond my smartass comments.
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