The Royal Winnipeg Rifles (R Wpg Rif) are a Primary Reserve one-battalion infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. Nicknamed the "Little Black Devils", they are based at Minto Armoury in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Royal Winnipeg Rifles are part of 3rd Canadian Division's 38 Canadian Brigade Group.

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The Royal Winnipeg Rifles

  • Originated on 9 November 1883, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as the 90th Winnipeg Battalion of Rifles
  • Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 90th Regiment Winnipeg Rifles
  • Redesignated on 12 March 1920, as The Winnipeg Rifles
  • Redesignated on 3 June 1935, as The Royal Winnipeg Rifles
  • Redesignated on 7 November 1940, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Royal Winnipeg Rifles
  • Redesignated on 28 March 1946, as The Royal Winnipeg Rifles
  • Amalgamated on 30 June 1955, with The Winnipeg Light Infantry Retaining its designation.