Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives – Episode 71
Saw mill used by settlers Aug 12 1940 (MHA)
Today, guest host Sara Dyck brings you the story of a provincial government experiment to resettle a group of Manitoba Mennonites near Burns Lake, B.C. during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Hear about their journey to B.C., and the challenges they faced when they got there.
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Podcast Series: Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives
Episode 71: Journey to Burns Lake
Date: April 19, 2026
Host: Dan Dyck
Published by The Mennonite Heritage Archives
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