The Bronfmans have come a long way from their farm in Wapella and hotel in Yorkton, Sask. 

Prohibition first in Canada and then in the US made their fortune.  

A heavy price was paid with the death of Paul Matoff, brother-in-law of Sam and Harry Bronfman, on Oct 4,1922 in Bienfait at the CPR station.  

I believe that Bronfman means "whiskey man" in Yiddish.