This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Recognizing History In Our Own Backyards
The piece notes Western Canada’s growing interest in local heritage from Shiloh church restoration to Fort Walsh historic status. It highlights community efforts to identify cemetery burials, preserve the Schwartz House heritage bed and breakfast, and regional ties to the International Old Forts Trail Association as part of centennial heritage goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Leacock
Manitoba
Canada
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Confederation
Lloydminster Meridian
Shiloh
Schwartz
Altona
Angela Hewitt
Japan
Hong Kong
France
Yugoslavia
Switzerland
NWMP
Fort Walsh
Maple Creek
Cypress Hills