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By Sharron Arksey Icelandic settlements spread outside beyond the area of New Iceland over the course of time. Many continued north and west. This article looks at two other areas of Manitoba. Argyle, where the early settlers felt they had arrived in Paradise and yet some of them left, and Swan River. Sharron explores the early days for the settlers, their communities and how they have evolved. ARGYLE There is a story about an Icelandic immigrant who, in 1880, travelled from

By Alfreda Erickson Duffy The writers in the Icelandic Roots Author's Group are regular contributors to our newsletter. Meeting monthly provides a prompt for articles. In March, the prompt was something that reflects a "candle in the dark", a touchstone, or something that brings comfort. Enjoy this reflection by Alfreda. The Grunnvatns Settlement, sometimes referred to as the Lundar Settlement, is located east of Lake Manitoba, past the eastern edge of the town of Lundar itse

By Sunna Olafson Furstenau Through the month of July, we've focused on the North Dakota settlement areas of our ancestors. Their stories come to life more readily when one has an opportunity to travel and see the sites for ourselves. Here are some suggestions for northeast North Dakota: Click on the image to enlarge details. The content of the above inserted tour details and driving map are duplicated below: Icelanders who settled in the area known as Fjalla mostly came fro

By Jason Doctor Our Interesting Icelander for July, Páll Þórlaksson, is one of the most familiar names heard when learning about the early settlement of Icelandic emigrants in North America. Jason Doctor presents the profile of Páll Þórlaksson as we explore the North Dakota settlement. Additionally, if you happen to be in Mountain, ND for August the Deuce on Friday, 31 July, 2026, Jason will also be presenting at the Friday Forum held in Mountain Community Center. Be sure to

We’ve been working on a mystery, and for now … it remains unsolved. Where is the exact burial location? The secrets are beneath the earth.

Point Roberts is a geo-political oddity. The western United States-Canadian border follows the 49th parallel because of the Oregon Treaty signed on 15 Jun 1846. The treaty ended a dispute between Britain and the US for claims to the area now known as the Rocky Mountains of Oregon Country. The little piece of the Point Roberts peninsula was south of the 49th parallel and thus was placed in the United States but is not connected by any land. A small group of early settlers to