1. In 1950, for the first time in Manitoba's history, agriculture was surpassed as the primary source of income for the province. Which industry took the number one position? Mining Fishing Forestry Manufacturing

2. This resource was discovered near Virden in 1951 - can you name it? Answer: (One Word)

3. I'm not sure how this compares to other regions of Canada, but by 1954, all of Manitoba's rural areas finally had this - what am I talking about? Electricity Paved Road Access A Gas Station A Railroad Link

4. After the flood of 1950, the question of a flood diversion around Winnipeg was raised once again. Premier Dufferin Roblin, after taking over the government of Manitoba in 1954, pushed for its construction. It wasn't completed until 1968, but it would forever be remembered as Premier Roblin's pet project. What is the nickname of the floodway? Duff's Ditch Dufferin's Dugout Roblin's Rerouting Premier's Path

5. In 1956, large nickel deposits were discovered in the Moak Lake-Mystery Lake area. Since then, the town that was built to develop that mine has become one of the largest nickel-producing centres in the world. Which town is it? Lynn Lake Nelson House Thompson The Pas

6. In 1963, the first laboratories went into operation at the Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment, and two years later, a nuclear reactor was up and running. Near which town is it located? Pinawa Lac du Bonnet Seven Sisters Whitemouth

7. The amalgamation of the United, Wesley, and Manitoba Colleges in 1967 formed which university? Red River University University of Manitoba University of Winnipeg Brandon University

8. The provincial election of 1969 saw the election of the first socialist government in Manitoba (the New Democratic Party), which was only the second Canadian province to have a socialist government. Which province was the first? Saskatchewan British Columbia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island

9. Although Manitoba had several areas of economic growth in this quarter-century, by 1970 the largest growth was in the service and public sector. Who was the largest employer in Manitoba? The Government Travel Manitoba New Flyer Industries The Richardson Corporation

10. This famous hockey player came over from the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks to join the WHA's Winnipeg Jets for the 1972-73 hockey season. Who is he? Answer: (First and Last Name, or Last Name Only)