Bank of Commerce building work begins at Second and Main
A chronological notice recalls 85 years of local events from 1911 to 1991. The Bank of Commerce began construction at Second and Main, and other items include weddings, school closings, hall sale, library ribbon cutting, bridge opening, and anniversaries in Rivers and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Commerce
Second and Main
Myrtle Madden
Edwin Dickson
Edith Walker
Charles Nowe
J. Gudbranson
Kirkham’s Bridge
Barry Newitt
Rivers Chronicle Snapshot Through Decades Of Community Life
A compact retrospective lists notable events from Rivers Manitoba over decades: circus visits in 1916, exams delays in 1921, a record heat day in 1931, a coal car fire, 1941 weddings, 1951 nuptials, 1961 fatal crash, 1971 Legion anniversary, 1981 Scout awards, Oak River 60th anniversary, 1991 retirements and athletic medals, and local projects like a playground near Cardale's old CNR station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Rivers
Mildred Haggarty
Robert Carey
Mattie McMannis
Albert Treloar
Gordon Smyth
Harold Stanley
Helen Ironside
Frank Brennand
Tressa Thompson
Bruce Judd
The
Legion Auxiliary
Rivers Legion
Warren Smallwood
Colin Russell
Derek Walker
Oak River VI
Gerald Wiens
Saltcoats
Sask
Hedy
Mary Taylor
Dallas Bridgeman
Bill Walden
John McCormick
CNR
Cardale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Riverdale Golf & Country Club
Alf
Janet
Valleyview
Rapid City
ACT
Riverdale Hospital
Harding Fair
Westoba Credit Union
Zion Church
P.A.C.C
Ard Ave. Rivers
Rivers Collegiate
Darryl Greer
Andy Wollbaum
SEARS
Jim Matthews
IGA
Riverdale Ambulance Committee
Rivers Town Council
Rivers Theatre & Cultural Centre Board
Shirley Warkentin
Manitoba
the Rivers Banner Gazette
Rivers, ME
Manitoba Community Newspafers Association
Petaoff Totewats
Ken and
Chris Waddell
Sheila Szapko
Audrey MacKay
USA
Overseas
Brandon
Westman Steel
Westman Culvert & Metal CO. Ltd
Cee Re Alla
Ehlen Industries
Jquin Hopper
Pai
Behlen Steel Grain Bins
Korol Bros
Oakburn
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!