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Dr. Hans Peterson - Founder of SDWT

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Dr. Hans Peterson - Founder of SDWT

A century of water: As Winnipeg aqueduct turns 100, Shoal Lake finds freedom

June 7, 2019

A century of water: As Winnipeg aqueduct turns 100, Shoal Lake finds freedom

Nicole Hancock

June 7, 2019

A century of water: As Winnipeg aqueduct turns 100, Shoal Lake finds freedom

Nicole Hancock

June 7, 2019

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