The Royal Winnipeg Rifles (R Wpg Rif) are a Primary Reserve one-battalion infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces. Nicknamed the "Little Black Devils", they are based at Minto Armouries in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Royal Winnipeg Rifles are part of 3rd Canadian Division's 38 Canadian Brigade Group.
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| - The Royal Winnipeg Rifles (R Wpg Rif) are a Primary Reserve one-battalion infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces. Nicknamed the "Little Black Devils", they are based at Minto Armouries in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Royal Winnipeg Rifles are part of 3rd Canadian Division's 38 Canadian Brigade Group.
- They won the Manitoba Miltary League in 1939-40 and went on to win the Manitoba senior championship. The Rifles then lost the quarter final in the 1939-40 Western Canada Allan Cup Playoffs.
- Following the invasion of Canada by the US Army during the Great War in 1914, the Royal Winnipeg Rifles formed elite commando units which were trained to carry out actions of sabotage behind American lines. Arthur McGregor gave refuge in his home to a soldier of such a unit, Sgt. Malcolm Lockerby, sent to sabotage railway lines used by the Americans. McGregor's son, Alexander, admired Lockerby and wanted to take part in his mission. Lockerby refused, saying that his mission was designed for one person only.
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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| - His Royal Highness Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales
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| - Royal Winnipeg Rifles Regimental Museum
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| - Cap badge of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles
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| - The Royal Winnipeg Rifles
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| - Minto Armoury, 969 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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| - The Royal Winnipeg Rifles (R Wpg Rif) are a Primary Reserve one-battalion infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces. Nicknamed the "Little Black Devils", they are based at Minto Armouries in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Royal Winnipeg Rifles are part of 3rd Canadian Division's 38 Canadian Brigade Group.
- They won the Manitoba Miltary League in 1939-40 and went on to win the Manitoba senior championship. The Rifles then lost the quarter final in the 1939-40 Western Canada Allan Cup Playoffs.
- Following the invasion of Canada by the US Army during the Great War in 1914, the Royal Winnipeg Rifles formed elite commando units which were trained to carry out actions of sabotage behind American lines. Arthur McGregor gave refuge in his home to a soldier of such a unit, Sgt. Malcolm Lockerby, sent to sabotage railway lines used by the Americans. McGregor's son, Alexander, admired Lockerby and wanted to take part in his mission. Lockerby refused, saying that his mission was designed for one person only.
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