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 Banner retrospective highlights through the years
A retrospective page lists notable local events from 1912 to 1992 in Rivers Manitoba. It notes death of Rivers first mayor William Robert Head in Winnipeg, hotel plans by Big Nick, twin births, marriages, polio cases, scholarships, theft losses, teacher association formation, anniversaries, sports trophies, political wins, business changes, and community milestones across decades. It names multiple residents, families, and local organizations linked to each item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robert Head
Rivers
Winnipeg
Big Nick
CNR
Ross Post
Mary Westwood
Ivan Mills
V. O. Westwood
Chas. Stevenson
Wheatland
Claire
Bob Middleton
Donald Whyte
Moline Co-op
Rapid City
Manitoba Teacher's Association
A. Hickling
Muriel Samson
Edwin Bott
St. James Anglican Church
Rivers Home and School
John Common
L. Gauthier
E. Ranger
George McKenzie
Rivers New Council
John Morrow
Kay Gilchrist
Bartlett Ellis
Matt Wareham
Larry Bell
G. Colbeck
E.C. Smith
Wilson’s
John Deere
Taylor and Son
Rivers John Deere Agency
Manitoba
Imperial Oil Bulk Sales
Ray Redfern
Fred Taylor
Fred
John Taylor
Imperial Oil
Imperial
Manitoba Good Roads Association
UCW
Bill Barr
Jack Kemp
Agnes Barr
Harold Gilleshammer
Rapid City Legion
Wayne Paddock
VLT
Crosstown Tempo
al MacDonald
Tempo Place Emporium
Tempo