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Rivers Revives Train Station with Bike Legacy | Winnipeg News
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Ninety-eight thousand dollars is pouring into Rivers to revive its historic train station—and with it, a bold vision: a bicycle museum honoring the legacy of the Sekine brand, once a major Japanese bicycle manufacturer that operated in town from 1973 to 1981. This restoration effort, part of Manitoba’s “From the Ground Up” initiative, blends heritage with innovation, pairing physical exhibits with virtual storytelling and expanded bike trails. Collaborating with Kyoto’s university, the project also aims to empower rural communities through grassroots research, training locals to lead their own development without advanced degrees. The goal? To build self-sustaining, resilient towns across Manitoba, starting with Rivers’ mural-adorned factory site and its enduring spirit.
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