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1. Which city influenced the name of a very popular fictional bear, enjoyed by kids all over the world?
2. Which city along Highway 16 is home to a town monument called "Happy Rock"?
3. Which city is called the "Sunflower Capital of Canada" and is home to the annual Sunflower Festival?
4. This town is home to a University of Winnipeg campus. It's the hometown of NHL player, Eddie Belfour (as of 2006). His pro career started in 1989.
5. This city is home to a couple summer festivals - Countryfest, and Canada's National Ukrainian Festival. Also, according to Canadian Geographic (in 2000), this city is the sunniest city in Canada.
6. Which tiny village in the North Interlake region of Manitoba was originally called Wasoo?
7. This town is home to the largest Icelandic population outside of Iceland. It was also the site of a remarkable emergency landing flight of a Air Canada Boeing 767 on July 23, 1983.
8. This town was part of the city of Winnipeg from 1972 to 1993. It seceded from the larger city when the local needs of this rural community were not being met as a part of a large urban city.
9. This city is the self-proclaimed 'World Lily Capital'. It is the frequent winner of Manitoba's most beautiful town award. It is also home to a Junior A hockey team.
10. This city is the world's Strawberry Capital. It was also home for former Prime Minister Arthur Meighen, NHL player Arron Asham, and is home to the world's largest Coke can.
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