Cornelius Wiebe, who graduated in medicine in 1925 and who practised in Winkler from his graduation until his retirement was named a member of the Order of Canada for his dedication to health care, which included the establishment of a clinic and a centre to provide education and employment to those with mental disabilities. At age 106 he was the oldest Canadian to be so honoured. Governor-General Romeo LeBlanc traveled to Winkler to confer the honour in May. Wiebe died in July, 1999.