Rivers tale weaves fires and anniversaries across decades
From 1917 fire that destroyed Grand Trunk Pacific station in Rivers to 1947 tri‑defence air school plans, and yearly milestones: marriages, honors, sports trophies, and community notes reveal Rivers’ evolving history through 1997 with notable names like Irene Turney Piercy, S Perkins, Clack Brothers, Thelma Andersen, and Don and Freida Paddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Pacific
Rivers
Canada
Irene Turney
John Piercy
S. Perkins
World Day of Prayer at Allen St James Anglican
World Day of Prayer was hosted by Allen St James Anglican Church on March 2 with 37 attendees. Five denominations joined ecumenically as Malaysia written service featured prayers and readings led by organist Josephine Hunt. Guest Jean Curtis of Brandon spoke about Kuala Lumpur life, government, customs, and religious diversity. $348.80 was collected for the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada. refreshments followed in the lower hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Church
Rivers
Rapid City
Thelma Andersen
RM of Saskatchewan
Rivers and District Chamber of Commerce
Don
Freida Paddock
Rivers Home Bakery
Colin Lachance
Hangar Farms
Manitoba Urban Search and Rescue Team
Jay O'Connor
Wilma Bell
Kenton
Brandon
Robert Krahn
St. James’ Anglican Church
Malaysia
Josephine Hunt
Jean Curtis
Kuala Lumpur
Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Agin
Save the Soil Club
Clack Brothers
T.C. Airey
Rivers Ag Society
Tremayne ‘Thompson
Oak River
Manitoba Curling Association
Winnipeg
Cardale
Todd Gill
Gordon Campbell
Westoba.com
Allen
Manitoba
Eenone
Anitoba.ca
Viser
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!