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Dave Brockie
1945

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Original Plan Township of McIrvine
1948
Township of McIrvine, District of Rainy River
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In 1948, the town of Fort Fances annexed the Township of McIrvine, increasing acreage to 5,464 from 1,048.

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'Welcome to Canada' Arch
1948
Corner of Church and Front Street at the entrance to the International Bridge
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The Welcome arch greeted visitors at the border beginning in 1948 until it's demise in1976.

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The 1940's end with an expanded community.