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Ron Mallet & His Accordion

This post, his second for us, was written by Rory M., one of our summer students. Rory is a Music major at Brandon University. Musical instruments across the world carry memories of their players, and the history that they have endured. As a musician myself for most of my life I have always been amazedContinue reading “Ron Mallet & His Accordion”

Notice: Museum Closed July 8-9

Unexpected Closure: July 8–9, 2025 Please note that the CATPM will be closed on July 8 and 9, 2025, due to an unexpected infrastructure upgrade by Manitoba Hydro that affects our power systems. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you kindly for your interest and understanding. The Museum will reopen as usual on Thursday, July 10Continue reading “Notice: Museum Closed July 8-9”

Make the CATP Museum a Part of your Staycation/Vacation!

Are you staying around home this summer? Or perhaps traveling in Canada? If so, why not take in some of our great museums? The CATP Museum, located at the Brandon Airport is an amazing gem that tells an important part of Canada’s history and its major role in nation building. The CATPM is also aContinue reading “Make the CATP Museum a Part of your Staycation/Vacation!”

From the Archives: Secret Codes

This post is by our archivist, Judith G. Sometimes, the archives receives a log book with several pieces of paper tucked inside. There may be a letter or a photo or a gem of information. Like this ‘secret’ document entitled: ‘Notes on Security of R/T (radio/telegraph) Communication” Typed on legal size paper it gives instructionContinue reading “From the Archives: Secret Codes”

Music in the Second World War

This post was written by Rory M., one of our summer students. Rory is a Music major at Brandon University. In the era of the Second World War, music played a quiet yet significant part in Canadian life, both at home and abroad. With a rapidly changing landscape of music production and accessibility, it becameContinue reading “Music in the Second World War”