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	* The Keystone Professional, Winter 2017		* The Keystone Professional, Winter 2017

	<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:~~https://enggeomb-heritage.a2hosted.com/images/9/92/~~17Winter.pdf\|thumb\|none\|250px\|Keystone Professional 2017 Winter]] </li>		<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:17Winter.pdf\|thumb\|none\|250px\|Keystone Professional 2017 Winter]] </li>

	=Photo Credits=		=Photo Credits=
	* Photos were contributed by the Wardrop family, University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering and Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba files.		* Photos were contributed by the Wardrop family, University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering and Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba files.

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	* Manitoba Historical Society, Memorable Manitobans: William Leslie “Les” Wardrop (1915-2017).		* Manitoba Historical Society, Memorable Manitobans: William Leslie “Les” Wardrop (1915-2017).
	* Citation delivered by Dr. Doug Ruth, Dean, Faculty of Engineering - W. L. Les Wardrop, D. Sc., May 2006. (presentation of his doctorate by the University of Manitoba.)		* Citation delivered by Dr. Doug Ruth, Dean, Faculty of Engineering - W. L. Les Wardrop, D. Sc., May 2006. (presentation of his doctorate by the University of Manitoba.)
	* https://enggeomb-heritage.a2hosted.com/images/9/92/17Winter.pdf		* The Keystone Professional, Winter 2017

			<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:https://enggeomb-heritage.a2hosted.com/images/9/92/17Winter.pdf\|thumb\|none\|250px\|Keystone Professional 2017 Winter]] </li>

	=Photo Credits=		=Photo Credits=
	* Photos were contributed by the Wardrop family, University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering and Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba files.		* Photos were contributed by the Wardrop family, University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering and Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba files.

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	* Manitoba Historical Society, Memorable Manitobans: William Leslie “Les” Wardrop (1915-2017).		* Manitoba Historical Society, Memorable Manitobans: William Leslie “Les” Wardrop (1915-2017).
	* Citation delivered by Dr. Doug Ruth, Dean, Faculty of Engineering - W. L. Les Wardrop, D. Sc., May 2006. (presentation of his doctorate by the University of Manitoba.)		* Citation delivered by Dr. Doug Ruth, Dean, Faculty of Engineering - W. L. Les Wardrop, D. Sc., May 2006. (presentation of his doctorate by the University of Manitoba.)
			* https://enggeomb-heritage.a2hosted.com/images/9/92/17Winter.pdf

	=Photo Credits=		=Photo Credits=
	* Photos were contributed by the Wardrop family, University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering and Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba files.		* Photos were contributed by the Wardrop family, University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering and Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba files.

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	* Manitoba Historical Society, Memorable Manitobans: William Leslie “Les” Wardrop (1915-2017).		* Manitoba Historical Society, Memorable Manitobans: William Leslie “Les” Wardrop (1915-2017).
	* Citation delivered by Dr. Doug Ruth, Dean, Faculty of Engineering - W. L. Les Wardrop, D. Sc., May 2006. (presentation of his doctorate by the University of Manitoba.)		* Citation delivered by Dr. Doug Ruth, Dean, Faculty of Engineering - W. L. Les Wardrop, D. Sc., May 2006. (presentation of his doctorate by the University of Manitoba.)
			=Photo Credits=
			* Photos were contributed by the Wardrop family, University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering and Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba files.

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	After his retirement from full time employment in 1980, Les served on the board of directors and as a consultant. During this time computerization and advanced technology were the primary thrust, and in the 1990’s the focus expanded to sustainable development, space stations, computer software design tools and information management.		After his retirement from full time employment in 1980, Les served on the board of directors and as a consultant. During this time computerization and advanced technology were the primary thrust, and in the 1990’s the focus expanded to sustainable development, space stations, computer software design tools and information management.

	Les Wardrop was very active in the Association of Professional Engineers(APEM), (now Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba), serving as President in 1959-60 and 1960-61. He served on many committees. In ~~1970~~ he received the Meritorious Service Award from the APEM for his extraordinary engineering achievements and community involvement.		Les Wardrop was very active in the Association of Professional Engineers(APEM), (now Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba), serving as President in 1959-60 and 1960-61. He served on many committees. In 1977 he received the Meritorious Service Award from the APEM for his extraordinary engineering achievements and community involvement.
	[[File:1977 - W.L. Wardrop.pdf\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop: Merit Award from APEM, 1977]]		[[File:1977 - W.L. Wardrop.pdf\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop: Merit Award from APEM, 1977]]

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	=Biography=		=Biography=
	~~[[File:Les Wardrop -Graduation.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Les Wardrop: U of M Engineering Graduation Picture]]~~

	~~[[File:Les Wardrop - Military Service.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Les Wardrop: In Military Uniform with Spouse]]~~

	~~[[File:Les Wardrop - Podium.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px]]~~

	Les grew up in Whitemouth, Manitoba, with one year spent in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay) in Ontario to complete his high school, a year that would play an important role later in his career. The next year he returned to Whitemouth to help his father with the family farm and brickyard. A few years later, he was able to realize his dream and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Manitoba in 1939. But more twists and turns awaited.		Les grew up in Whitemouth, Manitoba, with one year spent in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay) in Ontario to complete his high school, a year that would play an important role later in his career. The next year he returned to Whitemouth to help his father with the family farm and brickyard. A few years later, he was able to realize his dream and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Manitoba in 1939. But more twists and turns awaited.
			[[File:Les Wardrop -Graduation.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Les Wardrop: U of M Engineering Graduation Picture]]
			Since employment as an electrical engineer in Winnipeg in 1939 was unlikely, he decided he should also get a civil engineering degree to improve his chances of employment. However, he first worked another year with his father back in Whitemouth. He put 23,000 miles on their 2-ton Ford truck and trailer hauling bricks to Winnipeg before he was able to return to the University of Manitoba to take civil engineering. It was during this time, that he met his future wife, Olive McLean at the boarding house where they were both staying. They were married in Kingston, Ontario on November 29, 1941. He completed his first year of civil engineering in 1941 before World War II interrupted his studies. With his electrical degree he joined the Signal Corps. Second Lieutenant Wardrop saw postings in Victoria, B.C., Kingston, Ont., Delbert, N.S., London, England, and Darwin, Australia. In his spare time Les played for the Signal Corps hockey team, triumphantly scoring an overtime goal in a final game at Maple Leaf Gardens.

	Since employment as an electrical engineer in Winnipeg in 1939 was unlikely, he decided he should also get a civil engineering degree to improve his chances of employment. However, he first worked another year with his father back in Whitemouth. He put 23,000 miles on their 2-~~ton Ford truck and trailer hauling bricks to Winnipeg before he was able to return to the University of Manitoba to take civil engineering~~. It was during this time, that he met his future wife, Olive McLean at the boarding house where they were both staying. They were married in Kingston, Ontario on November 29, 1941. He completed his first year of civil engineering in 1941 before World War II interrupted his studies. With his electrical degree he joined the Signal Corps. Second Lieutenant Wardrop ~~saw postings in Victoria, B.C., Kingston, Ont., Delbert, N.S., London, England, and Darwin, Australia.~~ In ~~his spare time Les played for the Signal Corps hockey team, triumphantly scoring an overtime goal in a final game at Maple Leaf Gardens.~~		[[File:Les Wardrop - Military Service.jpg\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop: In Military Uniform with Spouse]]

	After the war, Les took a part time job with the City of Winnipeg Engineers Office as a draughtsman while completing his civil engineering degree in 1947. He immediately joined the City engineering department, completed special projects, and became Engineer of Waterworks and Sewage with a staff of 250 by 1949. Six years later, in 1955, he founded W. L. Wardrop & Associates with a staff of four, promising them one year’s work.		After the war, Les took a part time job with the City of Winnipeg Engineers Office as a draughtsman while completing his civil engineering degree in 1947. He immediately joined the City engineering department, completed special projects, and became Engineer of Waterworks and Sewage with a staff of 250 by 1949. Six years later, in 1955, he founded W. L. Wardrop & Associates with a staff of four, promising them one year’s work.
			[[File:Les Wardrop - Podium.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px]]
	One of the new company’s first assignments was the 750 acre Windsor Park residential development. In 1956 he opened a second office in Port Arthur, Ontario and, shortly after, a third office in Regina, Saskatchewan. It was his vision to have a national company. Under Wardrop’s leadership the company continued to grow and offer new services. He was legendary for his attention to detail and grasp of new technologies and disciplines. Les would personally delve into each new field, spending countless hours researching the discipline, learning the intricacies of the technology, determining user-sector needs and formulating a marketing and business plan.		One of the new company’s first assignments was the 750 acre Windsor Park residential development. In 1956 he opened a second office in Port Arthur, Ontario and, shortly after, a third office in Regina, Saskatchewan. It was his vision to have a national company. Under Wardrop’s leadership the company continued to grow and offer new services. He was legendary for his attention to detail and grasp of new technologies and disciplines. Les would personally delve into each new field, spending countless hours researching the discipline, learning the intricacies of the technology, determining user-sector needs and formulating a marketing and business plan.

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	After his retirement from full time employment in 1980, Les served on the board of directors and as a consultant. During this time computerization and advanced technology were the primary thrust, and in the 1990’s the focus expanded to sustainable development, space stations, computer software design tools and information management.		After his retirement from full time employment in 1980, Les served on the board of directors and as a consultant. During this time computerization and advanced technology were the primary thrust, and in the 1990’s the focus expanded to sustainable development, space stations, computer software design tools and information management.

	~~[[File:1977 - W.L. Wardrop.pdf\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Les Wardrop: Merit Award from APEM, 1977]]~~

	~~[[File:OnMB_April_2007.pdf\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Les Wardrop: U of M Alumni Publication, 2007]]~~


	Les Wardrop was very active in the Association of Professional Engineers(APEM), (now Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba), serving as President in 1959-60 and 1960-61. He served on many committees. In 1970 he received the Meritorious Service Award from the APEM for his extraordinary engineering achievements and community involvement.		Les Wardrop was very active in the Association of Professional Engineers(APEM), (now Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba), serving as President in 1959-60 and 1960-61. He served on many committees. In 1970 he received the Meritorious Service Award from the APEM for his extraordinary engineering achievements and community involvement.
			[[File:1977 - W.L. Wardrop.pdf\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop: Merit Award from APEM, 1977]]
			[[File:OnMB_April_2007.pdf\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop: U of M Alumni Publication, 2007]]
	Les maintained a close relationship with the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering. He served as principle organizer of the homecoming events for each of his two graduating classes. Notably he was one of the first volunteers, in 1988, to join the unofficial campaign for the new Engineering and Information Technology Centre which opened in 2005 when he was 90. In 1990 the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering dedicated the “Les Wardrop Reading Room” at its Library in his honour. In January 2007 Les became an honorary chair of the committee to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering.		Les maintained a close relationship with the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering. He served as principle organizer of the homecoming events for each of his two graduating classes. Notably he was one of the first volunteers, in 1988, to join the unofficial campaign for the new Engineering and Information Technology Centre which opened in 2005 when he was 90. In 1990 the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering dedicated the “Les Wardrop Reading Room” at its Library in his honour. In January 2007 Les became an honorary chair of the committee to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering.

	[[File:Les Wardrop 2007 Centennial Homecoming.jpg\|thumb\|~~right~~\|300px\|Les Wardrop at the 2007 Centennial Faculty of Engineering]]		[[File:Les Wardrop 2007 Centennial Homecoming.jpg\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop at the 2007 Centennial Faculty of Engineering]]

	While he was overseeing his growing engineering business, Les Wardrop returned to his rural roots and took over the family farm in Whitemouth in 1963. He spent many weekends building shelters and re-fencing the land to accommodate a commercial herd of Herefords. The initial herd of 16 young heifers grew to more than 100 head of cattle. In 1971 he and Olive moved to East Selkirk to be closer to their farm. They bought the 216 acres and house that belonged to Olive’s grandparents, Woodhaven Farm. Olive passed away in 1986 and Les continued to enjoy his rural refuge until moving to the Canoe Club for the past several years.		While he was overseeing his growing engineering business, Les Wardrop returned to his rural roots and took over the family farm in Whitemouth in 1963. He spent many weekends building shelters and re-fencing the land to accommodate a commercial herd of Herefords. The initial herd of 16 young heifers grew to more than 100 head of cattle. In 1971 he and Olive moved to East Selkirk to be closer to their farm. They bought the 216 acres and house that belonged to Olive’s grandparents, Woodhaven Farm. Olive passed away in 1986 and Les continued to enjoy his rural refuge until moving to the Canoe Club for the past several years.

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	Les maintained a close relationship with the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering. He served as principle organizer of the homecoming events for each of his two graduating classes. Notably he was one of the first volunteers, in 1988, to join the unofficial campaign for the new Engineering and Information Technology Centre which opened in 2005 when he was 90. In 1990 the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering dedicated the “Les Wardrop Reading Room” at its Library in his honour. In January 2007 Les became an honorary chair of the committee to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering.		Les maintained a close relationship with the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering. He served as principle organizer of the homecoming events for each of his two graduating classes. Notably he was one of the first volunteers, in 1988, to join the unofficial campaign for the new Engineering and Information Technology Centre which opened in 2005 when he was 90. In 1990 the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering dedicated the “Les Wardrop Reading Room” at its Library in his honour. In January 2007 Les became an honorary chair of the committee to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering.

	[[File:Les Wardrop ~~- Military Service~~.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Les Wardrop~~: In Military Uniform with Spouse~~]]		[[File:Les Wardrop 2007 Centennial Homecoming.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Les Wardrop at the 2007 Centennial Faculty of Engineering]]

	While he was overseeing his growing engineering business, Les Wardrop returned to his rural roots and took over the family farm in Whitemouth in 1963. He spent many weekends building shelters and re-fencing the land to accommodate a commercial herd of Herefords. The initial herd of 16 young heifers grew to more than 100 head of cattle. In 1971 he and Olive moved to East Selkirk to be closer to their farm. They bought the 216 acres and house that belonged to Olive’s grandparents, Woodhaven Farm. Olive passed away in 1986 and Les continued to enjoy his rural refuge until moving to the Canoe Club for the past several years.		While he was overseeing his growing engineering business, Les Wardrop returned to his rural roots and took over the family farm in Whitemouth in 1963. He spent many weekends building shelters and re-fencing the land to accommodate a commercial herd of Herefords. The initial herd of 16 young heifers grew to more than 100 head of cattle. In 1971 he and Olive moved to East Selkirk to be closer to their farm. They bought the 216 acres and house that belonged to Olive’s grandparents, Woodhaven Farm. Olive passed away in 1986 and Les continued to enjoy his rural refuge until moving to the Canoe Club for the past several years.

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	Les maintained a close relationship with the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering. He served as principle organizer of the homecoming events for each of his two graduating classes. Notably he was one of the first volunteers, in 1988, to join the unofficial campaign for the new Engineering and Information Technology Centre which opened in 2005 when he was 90. In 1990 the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering dedicated the “Les Wardrop Reading Room” at its Library in his honour. In January 2007 Les became an honorary chair of the committee to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering.		Les maintained a close relationship with the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering. He served as principle organizer of the homecoming events for each of his two graduating classes. Notably he was one of the first volunteers, in 1988, to join the unofficial campaign for the new Engineering and Information Technology Centre which opened in 2005 when he was 90. In 1990 the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering dedicated the “Les Wardrop Reading Room” at its Library in his honour. In January 2007 Les became an honorary chair of the committee to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering.

			[[File:Les Wardrop - Military Service.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Les Wardrop: In Military Uniform with Spouse]]

	While he was overseeing his growing engineering business, Les Wardrop returned to his rural roots and took over the family farm in Whitemouth in 1963. He spent many weekends building shelters and re-fencing the land to accommodate a commercial herd of Herefords. The initial herd of 16 young heifers grew to more than 100 head of cattle. In 1971 he and Olive moved to East Selkirk to be closer to their farm. They bought the 216 acres and house that belonged to Olive’s grandparents, Woodhaven Farm. Olive passed away in 1986 and Les continued to enjoy his rural refuge until moving to the Canoe Club for the past several years.		While he was overseeing his growing engineering business, Les Wardrop returned to his rural roots and took over the family farm in Whitemouth in 1963. He spent many weekends building shelters and re-fencing the land to accommodate a commercial herd of Herefords. The initial herd of 16 young heifers grew to more than 100 head of cattle. In 1971 he and Olive moved to East Selkirk to be closer to their farm. They bought the 216 acres and house that belonged to Olive’s grandparents, Woodhaven Farm. Olive passed away in 1986 and Les continued to enjoy his rural refuge until moving to the Canoe Club for the past several years.

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	After his retirement from full time employment in 1980, Les served on the board of directors and as a consultant. During this time computerization and advanced technology were the primary thrust, and in the 1990’s the focus expanded to sustainable development, space stations, computer software design tools and information management.		After his retirement from full time employment in 1980, Les served on the board of directors and as a consultant. During this time computerization and advanced technology were the primary thrust, and in the 1990’s the focus expanded to sustainable development, space stations, computer software design tools and information management.

	[[File:1977 - W.L. Wardrop.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Les Wardrop: Merit Award from APEM, 1977]]		[[File:1977 - W.L. Wardrop.pdf\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Les Wardrop: Merit Award from APEM, 1977]]

	[[File:OnMB_April_2007.pdf\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Les Wardrop: U of M Alumni Publication, 2007]]		[[File:OnMB_April_2007.pdf\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Les Wardrop: U of M Alumni Publication, 2007]]

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	William Leslie (Les) Wardrop was the principle founding partner of the Manitoba based engineering consulting firm W. L. Wardrop & Associates. He was a professional engineer with degrees from the University of Manitoba in electrical engineering (1939) and civil engineering (1947). His firm went on to become one of the preeminent engineering consulting firms of its day in Manitoba and around Canada, spanning over 50 years. ([[Les Wardrop\|Full Article...]])		William Leslie (Les) Wardrop was the principle founding partner of the Manitoba based engineering consulting firm W. L. Wardrop & Associates. He was a professional engineer with degrees from the University of Manitoba in electrical engineering (1939) and civil engineering (1947). His firm went on to become one of the preeminent engineering consulting firms of its day in Manitoba and around Canada, spanning over 50 years. ([[Les Wardrop\|Full Article...]])
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	[[File:Les Wardrop - 100th Birthday.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Les Wardrop: 100th Birthday Celebration]]		[[File:Les Wardrop - 100th Birthday.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Les Wardrop: 100th Birthday Celebration in 2015]]

	William Leslie (Les) Wardrop was the principle founding partner of the Manitoba based engineering consulting firm W. L. Wardrop & Associates. He was a professional engineer with degrees from the University of Manitoba in electrical engineering (1939) and civil engineering (1947). His firm went on to become one of the preeminent engineering consulting firms of its day in Manitoba and around Canada, spanning over 50 years.		William Leslie (Les) Wardrop was the principle founding partner of the Manitoba based engineering consulting firm W. L. Wardrop & Associates. He was a professional engineer with degrees from the University of Manitoba in electrical engineering (1939) and civil engineering (1947). His firm went on to become one of the preeminent engineering consulting firms of its day in Manitoba and around Canada, spanning over 50 years.
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	=Biography=		=Biography=
	Les grew up in Whitemouth, Manitoba, with one year spent in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay) in Ontario to complete his high school, a year that would play an important role later in his career. The next year he returned to Whitemouth to help his father with the family farm and brickyard. A few years later, he was able to realize his dream and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Manitoba in 1939. But more twists and turns awaited.		Les grew up in Whitemouth, Manitoba, with one year spent in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay) in Ontario to complete his high school, a year that would play an important role later in his career. The next year he returned to Whitemouth to help his father with the family farm and brickyard. A few years later, he was able to realize his dream and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Manitoba in 1939. But more twists and turns awaited.
	[[File:Les Wardrop -Graduation.jpg\|thumb\|~~left~~\|300px\|Les Wardrop: U of M Engineering Graduation ~~Picture~~]]		[[File:Les Wardrop -Graduation.jpg\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop: U of M Engineering Graduation in 1939]]
	Since employment as an electrical engineer in Winnipeg in 1939 was unlikely, he decided he should also get a civil engineering degree to improve his chances of employment. However, he first worked another year with his father back in Whitemouth. He put 23,000 miles on their 2-ton Ford truck and trailer hauling bricks to Winnipeg before he was able to return to the University of Manitoba to take civil engineering. It was during this time, that he met his future wife, Olive McLean at the boarding house where they were both staying. They were married in Kingston, Ontario on November 29, 1941. He completed his first year of civil engineering in 1941 before World War II interrupted his studies. With his electrical degree he joined the Signal Corps. Second Lieutenant Wardrop saw postings in Victoria, B.C., Kingston, Ont., Delbert, N.S., London, England, and Darwin, Australia. In his spare time Les played for the Signal Corps hockey team, triumphantly scoring an overtime goal in a final game at Maple Leaf Gardens.		Since employment as an electrical engineer in Winnipeg in 1939 was unlikely, he decided he should also get a civil engineering degree to improve his chances of employment. However, he first worked another year with his father back in Whitemouth. He put 23,000 miles on their 2-ton Ford truck and trailer hauling bricks to Winnipeg before he was able to return to the University of Manitoba to take civil engineering. It was during this time, that he met his future wife, Olive McLean at the boarding house where they were both staying. They were married in Kingston, Ontario on November 29, 1941. He completed his first year of civil engineering in 1941 before World War II interrupted his studies. With his electrical degree he joined the Signal Corps. Second Lieutenant Wardrop saw postings in Victoria, B.C., Kingston, Ont., Delbert, N.S., London, England, and Darwin, Australia. In his spare time Les played for the Signal Corps hockey team, triumphantly scoring an overtime goal in a final game at Maple Leaf Gardens.

	[[File:Les Wardrop - Military Service.jpg\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop: In Military Uniform with ~~Spouse~~]]		[[File:Les Wardrop - Military Service.jpg\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop: In Military Uniform with his wife Olive]]

	After the war, Les took a part time job with the City of Winnipeg Engineers Office as a draughtsman while completing his civil engineering degree in 1947. He immediately joined the City engineering department, completed special projects, and became Engineer of Waterworks and Sewage with a staff of 250 by 1949. Six years later, in 1955, he founded W. L. Wardrop & Associates with a staff of four, promising them one year’s work.		After the war, Les took a part time job with the City of Winnipeg Engineers Office as a draughtsman while completing his civil engineering degree in 1947. He immediately joined the City engineering department, completed special projects, and became Engineer of Waterworks and Sewage with a staff of 250 by 1949. Six years later, in 1955, he founded W. L. Wardrop & Associates with a staff of four, promising them one year’s work.
	[[File:Les Wardrop - Podium.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px]]		[[File:Les Wardrop - Podium.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px]]

	One of the new company’s first assignments was the 750 acre Windsor Park residential development. In 1956 he opened a second office in Port Arthur, Ontario and, shortly after, a third office in Regina, Saskatchewan. It was his vision to have a national company. Under Wardrop’s leadership the company continued to grow and offer new services. He was legendary for his attention to detail and grasp of new technologies and disciplines. Les would personally delve into each new field, spending countless hours researching the discipline, learning the intricacies of the technology, determining user-sector needs and formulating a marketing and business plan.		One of the new company’s first assignments was the 750 acre Windsor Park residential development. In 1956 he opened a second office in Port Arthur, Ontario and, shortly after, a third office in Regina, Saskatchewan. It was his vision to have a national company. Under Wardrop’s leadership the company continued to grow and offer new services. He was legendary for his attention to detail and grasp of new technologies and disciplines. Les would personally delve into each new field, spending countless hours researching the discipline, learning the intricacies of the technology, determining user-sector needs and formulating a marketing and business plan.

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	After his retirement from full time employment in 1980, Les served on the board of directors and as a consultant. During this time computerization and advanced technology were the primary thrust, and in the 1990’s the focus expanded to sustainable development, space stations, computer software design tools and information management.		After his retirement from full time employment in 1980, Les served on the board of directors and as a consultant. During this time computerization and advanced technology were the primary thrust, and in the 1990’s the focus expanded to sustainable development, space stations, computer software design tools and information management.





	Les Wardrop was very active in the Association of Professional Engineers(APEM), (now Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba), serving as President in 1959-60 and 1960-61. He served on many committees. In 1970 he received the Meritorious Service Award from the APEM for his extraordinary engineering achievements and community involvement.		Les Wardrop was very active in the Association of Professional Engineers(APEM), (now Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba), serving as President in 1959-60 and 1960-61. He served on many committees. In 1970 he received the Meritorious Service Award from the APEM for his extraordinary engineering achievements and community involvement.
	[[File:1977 - W.L. Wardrop.pdf\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop: Merit Award from APEM, 1977]]		[[File:1977 - W.L. Wardrop.pdf\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop: Merit Award from APEM, 1977]]

			Les maintained a close relationship with the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering. He served as principle organizer of the homecoming events for each of his two graduating classes. Notably he was one of the first volunteers, in 1988, to join the unofficial campaign for the new Engineering and Information Technology Centre which opened in 2005 when he was 90. In 1990 the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering dedicated the “Les Wardrop Reading Room” at its Library in his honour.
	[[File:OnMB_April_2007.pdf\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop: U of M Alumni Publication, 2007]]		[[File:OnMB_April_2007.pdf\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop: U of M Alumni Publication, 2007]]
	Les maintained a close relationship with the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering. He served as principle organizer of the homecoming events for each of his two graduating classes. Notably he was one of the first volunteers, in 1988, to join the unofficial campaign for the new Engineering and Information Technology Centre which opened in 2005 when he was 90. In 1990 the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering dedicated the “Les Wardrop Reading Room” at its Library in his honour. In January 2007 Les became an honorary chair of the committee to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering.		In January 2007 Les became an honorary chair of the committee to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering.

	[[File:Les Wardrop 2007 Centennial Homecoming.jpg\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop at the ~~2007~~ Centennial Faculty of Engineering]]		[[File:Les Wardrop 2007 Centennial Homecoming.jpg\|thumb\|centre\|300px\|Les Wardrop: at the U of M Centennial for the Faculty of Engineering, 2007]]

	While he was overseeing his growing engineering business, Les Wardrop returned to his rural roots and took over the family farm in Whitemouth in 1963. He spent many weekends building shelters and re-fencing the land to accommodate a commercial herd of Herefords. The initial herd of 16 young heifers grew to more than 100 head of cattle. In 1971 he and Olive moved to East Selkirk to be closer to their farm. They bought the 216 acres and house that belonged to Olive’s grandparents, Woodhaven Farm. Olive passed away in 1986 and Les continued to enjoy his rural refuge until moving to the Canoe Club for the past several years.		While he was overseeing his growing engineering business, Les Wardrop returned to his rural roots and took over the family farm in Whitemouth in 1963. He spent many weekends building shelters and re-fencing the land to accommodate a commercial herd of Herefords. The initial herd of 16 young heifers grew to more than 100 head of cattle. In 1971 he and Olive moved to East Selkirk to be closer to their farm. They bought the 216 acres and house that belonged to Olive’s grandparents, Woodhaven Farm. Olive passed away in 1986 and Les continued to enjoy his rural refuge until moving to the Canoe Club for the past several years.