Village of Lundar, Manitoba

Reason for Building:

Built to recognize the work of Mr. W.A. Murphy

Additional Information:

The bronze plaque on the front of the Lundar Goose reads:
"The giant Canada goose, Symbol of our Community, which was brought back from near extinction, through the foresight of Mr. W.A. Murphy & Associates. Statue was designed and constructed by Lawrence King, painted by Marlene Hourd, sponsored by the Lundar Area Development Board, 1976-77. Plaque donated by Mr. Peter Curry."

Marlene Hourd also created the garter snakes in Inwood, MB and the mosquito in Komarno, MB.

Information Source: Rural Municipality of Coldwell

Pictures Sources: Robert Tubbs and DMY