1.      The front door of The Transcona Museum, where the community spirit and history of Transcona is preserved, is where you can find this answer. The CNR Car department at the Transcona Shops was transformed into a factory to make what for the allied forces? 

Answer: The Transcona Shell Company produced 18-pound ARTILLERY SHELLS for allied forces.

2.      To find who penned the famous words to remember on November 11th, make sure YOU stop by the local downtown Transcona women’s retail shop and spa for the answer.

Answer: Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae

3.      On the mural outside Transcona Legion Branch # 7, you’ll find the next answers: 

A) What is written on the sailors’ hat and what does it stand for?   

Answer: H.M.C.S – Her Majesty Canadian Ship

B) How many crosses can be counted?

Answer: 42

C) How many people are showcased?  

Answer:  27                 

4.      What is engraved on the benches outside the Transcona Legion Branch #7?

Answer: Lest We Forget

5.      The colours on the Voluntary Service Medal awarded to men and women that served in WWII are shown in downtown Transcona’s only toy store window. What are the colours? 

Answer: Green, Red and Blue

6.      The window of this beloved downtown Transcona café will tell you the answer. How many men from Transcona volunteered to go to war in 1914? 

Answer: 400 men from Transcona volunteered to go to war in 1914.

7.      Transcona proudly has eight Honourary Street Names, all names of veterans who live in the community who served during WWII. Take a drive through the community and name one of the eight Honourary Street Names. 

Answer: Andrushko Way- corner of Melrose and Wabasha (Steve Andrushko)

Henry Golis Way -Regent W between Winona and Madeline

Robert Bullen Way -Rosseau between Hoka and Madeline.

Walter Nilsson Way– Webster Ave between Dugald Rd and Copeland St

Jack Wright Way- Leola St between Harvard Ave E and Whittier Ave E 

Lavana Sorokowski Way–Horton Ave E between Day St and Wabasha St

John Cochrane Way– Ravelston Ave W between Hoka St and Madeline St 

Peter Frejuk Way- Cloverdale Cres between Kildare Ave W and Brewster St

8.      This favourite downtown Transcona intersection where you can now get an order of butter chicken, a Slurpee, a pizza, or a six-inch sub, was the original location of the Cenotaph. Each window of these four businesses is where you’ll find this answer, the date of dedication of the Cenotaph. 

Answer: Cared for by the Transcona Royal Canadian Legion No. 7, the cenotaph was originally built and dedicated in October 1931 to commemorate Transcona community members who lost their lives in the First World War.

9.      A business that keeps our homes safe on Pandora is remembering this November with a message honouring the Transcona based fallen soldiers in WWI and WWII. What is the message?

Answer: We Remember

10.      Take a moment to stop and remember at the store with treats for your furry loved ones at Park City Commons and find the designated colour of the poppy for the service animals that perished in action.

Answer: Purple

11.      While enjoying a latte at Park City Commons, you’ll find the name of this Transcona citizen that was in one of the first groups of men from Transcona to volunteer for military service in the First World War. 

Answer: Walter Barugh

12.      Full of history to help Transcona Remember, what is the message on the red posters that can be found in the windows of the Transcona Library?

Answer: Libraries are for Everyone

13.      Visit the Field of Honour, in memory of “Our Fallen Comrades”, at the Transcona Cemetery and name one of the fallen soldiers who lost their lives. If you received a scavenger hunt kit, please take this opportunity to take a moment of silence and lay your rock at the headstone to pay your respects. 

Answer: All answers accepted