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George Sharpe (politician)
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George Edward Sharpe was a Canadian politician serving as an alderman and the 36th Mayor of Winnipeg
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He became a Winnipeg alderman in 1946 and served in that role until his election as Mayor for 1955 and 1956.
Sharpe's significant accomplishment as Mayor was the elimination of the city's streetcar
service in September 1955, in the belief that "another big step has been taken in the progress of our city."
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
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He became a Winnipeg alderman in 1946 and served in that role until his election as Mayor for 1955 and 1956.
Sharpe's significant accomplishment as Mayor was the elimination of the city's streetcar
Tram
A tram is a passenger rail vehicle which runs on tracks along public urban streets and also sometimes on separate rights of way. It may also run between cities and/or towns , and/or partially grade separated even in the cities...
service in September 1955, in the belief that "another big step has been taken in the progress of our city."