In 1958, Benjamin H. “Benny” Besel (1923-2007) built and operated a service station at the junction of Highways 44 and 11. In latter years, his son Allan Besel took over the business which closed in 1994. Thirty years later, the intersection is still referred to unofficially as Benny’s Corner.
Benny’s Service Station (May 1993)
Source: George Penner
Benny’s Service Station (November 2025)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.06212, W96.07076
denoted by symbol on the map above
Obituary [Benjamin H. Besel], Winnipeg Free Press, 15 October 2007.
We thank Allan Besel for providing information used here.
This page was prepared by George Penner and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 3 December 2025
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