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!
Rivers area notes from 1949 to 2009 recap
The items cover Rivers Service Station plans to replace two buildings with a 49 by 61 foot office and garage and adjacent 28 by 48 foot garage. Rex Theatre and Claude Westwood farmhouse break ins report thefts. Births reported for several couples in March. 1959 doctor contract renewal concerns and a flooded church basement with pipes thawing. Skating guest Cheryl McLennan visited Oak River show. Alexandra Hotel renovations wrap up with new restaurant and beverage room. 1969 science fair winner Donna Booley advances to provincials. 1979 local business changes and several marriages. 1989 drama tickets go on sale. 1999 Team Manitoba at Canada Winter Games, trades involving Waywayseecappo and Neepawa players. 2009 ice fishing derby draws 208 adults, 80 plus fish.