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When was the Western Interprovincial Football Union founded?

  • 1916

  • 1936

  • 1956

  • 1976

Answer

The Western Interprovincial Football Union (WIFU) was founded in 1936 by four Western Canadian provinces: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia. The league was formed in response to the growing popularity of the sport in Western Canada and the desire to create a more competitive and professional environment for the game.
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