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1. The first question of this quiz needs some background. 1960 saw the first hydroelectric plant developed on the Nelson River. Further development began in 1966, and by the 70s, the damming of the river was causing many problems for the aboriginals in the area. What legislation came into effect in 1977 to address this problem?
2. Another controversy made headlines in Manitoba two years later, in 1979, when a man from Winnipeg's French Quarter (St. Boniface) refused to pay a parking ticket that was worded only in English. His fight became a language issue that eventually saw a ruling made in his favour in 1985 by this court.
3. The year 1979 also saw the National Hockey League expand by four teams: The Edmonton Oilers, the Québec Nordiques, the Hartford Whalers, and the Winnipeg Jets. From which league did these teams come?
4. Prime Minister Brian Mulroney worked hard in 1987, along with the 10 provincial premiers, to establish the Meech Lake Accord, which would recognize Québec as a "distinct society," among other things. It was designed to persuade the Province of Québec to finally endorse the Constitution Act of 1982. The Government of Manitoba, in an effort to bypass public consultation, needed a unanimous vote by the Legislature to carry approval to the federal government. Which Member of the Legislative Assembly voted against Meech Lake in order to protect the interests of Canada's aboriginal population?
5. A Heritage Advisory Committee was formed in 1988 to advise on heritage matters as pertained to the development of the Forks Historic Site. The grand opening of the Forks Market occured on October 4th, 1989. Since then the site has further developed to become Winnipeg's premier tourist location. What was the land used for previously?
6. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Manitoba's Canadian Football League franchise, won the Grey Cup in 1990. Who did they defeat to claim the title?
7. In 1995, the Provincial Government did something that hadn't been done in 22 years. What was it?
8. Financial difficulties forced the Winnipeg Jets owners to move the team to Phoenix after the 1996-97 season.
9. Manitoba's Red River Valley is known for its periodic flooding. In 1997, the Red and Assiniboine Rivers flooded their banks yet again, and this time it was bad enough to earn the moniker "The Flood of the Century!" Between Manitoba and North Dakota, what were the total damages of the flood's effects estimated to be?
10. The fall of 1999 saw Manitoba in the midst of another provincial election. Gary Filmon's successes with balancing budgets notwithstanding, it was a tight political race. Which party won?
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