Branch News
What’s on tap at the South West Branch? See attached Program Schedule from September 2025 – June 2026
SWB 2025:26 programs final
Annual Heritage Dinner – April 9th 2026 at Knox Church – further information to follow
The Annual Heritage Dinner will be held on April 2, 2025 at Knox United Church featuring Gordon Goldsborough
Click on the attached poster for more information.
Upcoming Events
SWB Monthly Meeting – September 3, 2025 Tour of Brandon Cemetery
Please join us for a tour of the Brandon Cemetery which will be conducted by David McConkey. The tour will start at 7:00 PM. Members are asked to meet at the Main Gate of the Cemetery. **Alternate plans are in place if there are weather issues** Watch for...
South West Branch Library
MEG Library Regular Hours of Operation: Mondays between 1:30 to 3:30pm excluding Statutory Holidays.
Genealogy News, Fun & How-to’s
Fall Program – 2022
September 7: Viewing of video "A Canadian War Story" - Ukranian Canadian Military personnel who contributed to the Allied Victory in WWII. October 5: Bob Allebone (SE & Wpg Branch) will present "Comparing Newspaper Archives and Newspapers.com" November 2:...
Fall Program – 2022
September 7: Viewing of video "A Canadian War Story" - Ukranian Canadian Military personnel who contributed to the Allied Victory in WWII. October 5: Bob Allebone (SE & Wpg Branch) will present "Comparing Newspaper Archives and Newspapers.com" November 2:...
Prairie Town Images
If you are looking for photos or maps of where your ancestors settled this maybe a helpful site for you.This website features images from towns and historic maps of Western Canada. http://www.prairie-towns.com/. There are photos from many towns in Manitoba,...
Become a Member Today!
Find out how you can find out more about your family and your heritage right here in South West Manitoba! Join the South West Branch today and enjoy exclusive member benefits: network with other members at monthly meetings; gain free access to our extensive library of Southwest Manitoba genealogical resources including cemetery record indexes, obituary collection and community history books; receive our quarterly newsletter; and enjoy discounts on workshops.