Branch News
Coffee and Chat – September 21, October 19, November 16 from 1:30 – 3:30 in the Margaret E. Goodman Library located at Knox Church
Drop in and chat all things "Genealogy". Bring your own coffee or drink if you wish.
It’s official the Annual Heritage Dinner 2022 is on!! Mark April 6, 2022 on your calendar.
The Annual Heritage Dinner 2022 will be held at Knox United Church in Brandon on Wednesday, April...
New – Obituary Index Sample Page
Check out the "new" Obituary Index Sample PDF located on the Obituary Page. This is a searchable...
Upcoming Events
Culture Days – September 24, October 1 and October 8
Culture Days September 24 and October 1 at the Western Manitoba Regional Library October 8 - Open House at the Margaret E. Goodman Library See attached poster for more details or the link to the National Culture Days Website listing events. To register...
South West Branch Library
The MEG Library will be open September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Library hours are from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with a limit of 2 visitors at any one time
Face Masks are optional
**Research requests are still being processed by Volunteers**
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.