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1
Before performing solo as Begonia, Alexa Dirks was a member of this Juno-winning quintet known for "Light a Match"
Chic Gamine
Royal Canoe
Begonias
Petric
2
The land on which Winnipeg exists was part of which treaty with the Indigenous People of Canada?
Treaty 1
Treaty 9
Treaty 6
Treaty 4
3
In 1996 the Winnipeg Jets left town and became which new NHL team?
Phoenix Coyotes
Atlanta Thrashers
San Jose Sharks
Carolina Hurricanes
4
Monty Hall was a broadcaster for CKRC radio in Winnipeg before becoming the host of which game show?
Deal or No Deal
The Price is Right
Jeopardy!
Let's Make a Deal
5
How many times have the Goldeyes won the American Association of Professional Baseball since joining the league in 2011?
1
3
2
0
6
Which rural municipality was previously part of Winnipeg, but seceded in 1993?
MacDonald
West St. Paul
Charleswood
Headingley
7
Born in Selkirk, this Juno-winning musician known for "The Spark" performed at IG's 2020 Orange Shirt Day event
Leonard Sumner
Jeremy Dutcher
Julian Taylor
William Prince
8
When was Winnipeg officially recognized as a city?
1901
1812
1738
1873
9
Which of these cities/municipalities did NOT join with Winnipeg as part of the City of Winnipeg Act in 1971?
St. Boniface
Transcona
East St. Paul
Charleswood
10
Douglas Rain was a Winnipeg-born actor best known for voicing the computer HAL 9000 in which science-fiction classic?
Blade Runner
2001: A Space Odyssey
Alien
The Terminator
11
This singer with a "Heart of Gold" attended Kelvin High School before dropping out to keep "Rockin' in the Free World"
Stephen Stills
Neil Young
Graham Nash
David Crosby
12
This Winnipeg-born actor became the second-youngest person to win an Oscar for her role in The Piano
Tatum O'Neal
Alicia Vikander
Jennifer Lawrence
Anna Paquin
13
This children's entertainer is known for classics like "The Cat Came Back" and "Sandwiches"
Fred Penner
Raffi
Al Simmons
The Wiggles
14
Which restaurant first replaced the iconic Salisbury House on the Esplanade Riel?
Café Postal
Le Monkey Bar
Chez Sophie sur le pont
Resto Gare
15
What is the tallest building in Winnipeg?
Artis Reit Residential Tower
One Canada Centre
Richardson Building
Manitoba Hydro Place
16
This Winnipeg duo won the Roots/Traditional Album of the Year Juno in 2015 with their debut album "Let it Lie"
The Bros. Landreth
The Bros. Grimm
The Bros. Osborne
The Bros. Mario
17
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Winnipeg was the first city in North America to implement 911 services
Winnie-the-Pooh was written in Winnipeg
Royal Winnipeg Ballet is the oldest dance company in Canada
Winnipeg averages 316 sunny days a year
18
The architects who designed Union Station also designed which of the following famous landmarks?
Grand Central Terminal in NYC
The White House
The Canadian Houses of Parliament
The Sydney Opera House
19
This Winnipeg-based band may be the only act familiar enough with Winnipeg to write the song "One Great City!"
Propagandhi
The Golden Boys
Paper Moon
The Weakerthans
20
The Golden Boy atop the Manitoba Legislative Building was modelled after which mythological character?
Odyseus
Mercury
Jupiter
Neptune
21
Fred Penner's daughter, this singer-songwriter released her debut album, "People You Follow", in 2020
Rae Ellen Penner
Kendra Hope Penner
Danica Carol Penner
Hayley Gene Penner
22
Winnipeger Nia Vardalos was nominated for an Oscar for writing which classic romantic comedy?
When Harry Met Sally...
Four Weddings and a Funeral
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
As Good as it Gets
23
Which Winnipeg athlete is the only person to have won multiple medals in both the Summer AND Winter Olympic Games?
Jennifer Jones
Clara Hughes
Cindy Klassen
Hayley Wickenheiser
24
Despite having "These Eyes" on an "American Woman", this group was formed in Winnipeg
The Guess Where
The Guess When
The Guess What
The Guess Who
25
Known for "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm", this group is the only band from Winnipeg to be parodied by Weird Al Yankovic
Great Big Sea
Crash Test Dummies
Barenaked Ladies
Spirit of the West
26
What is the name of Winnipeg's Canadian Premier League team?
Forge FC
Valour FC
Storm FC
Winnipeg FC
27
What was the name of the stadium the Winnipeg Blue Bombers played in before moving to IG Field?
GI Field
Shaw Park
Co-op Arena
Canad Inns Stadium
28
Pictured here, the medals from which Olympic Games were decalled on the outside of the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg?
2022 Winter Olympics
2002 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olmypics
1988 Winter Olympics
29
After the break-up of The Guess Who, their guitarist took care of business by forming this group known for "Let it Ride"
Steppenwolf
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Harlequin
Rush
30
Which hockey movie shot scenes at what is now the Canada Life Centre?
The Mighty Ducks
Slapshot
Miracle
Goon