Branch News
Manitoba Heritage Summit – October 1, 2020
This is group of eight Manitoba Provincial Heritage Associations gathering for a "Heritage Summit"...
SWB Monthly Meeting – October 7, 2020 @ 7:30 PM
Members, plan to attend our virtual meeting on October 7th at 7:30 PM. For this meeting members...
MGS Council Meeting – September 26, 2020 @ 1:00 PM
The meeting will be held at the Northwest Law Enforcement Academy, 200-1821 Wellington Avenue,...
Upcoming Events
SWB Monthly Meeting – October 7, 2020 @ 7:30 PM
Members, plan to attend our virtual meeting on October 7th at 7:30 PM. For this meeting members will be using the Callbridge platform to access the remote meeting. Notices will be sent out to members from MGS so stay tuned!
South West Branch Library
“Due to concerns over the COVID-19 virus, the SWB Executive has made the decision to close the Margaret E. Goodman Memorial Library, effective immediately. We will continue to monitor the situation and will inform you when the Library will re-open. We will use our website, Facebook page and email to communicate with our members and potential visitors to the Library.”
Genealogy News, Fun & How-to’s
Are You Looking For a Manitoba Community History Book?
The Manitoba Local Histories collection was launched in partnership with the Manitoba Library Consortium. The collection aims to make Manitoba's history discoverable and searchable online through the digitization of over 800 local history books that document the...
Pipestone Branch, SGS 25th Anniversary
Pipestone Branch, Saskatchewan Genealogical Society is celebrating their 25th Anniversary. You are invited to attend a presentation "Rejuvenating Your Research by guest speaker. Chris Krismer. October 19th, 1 pm - 4 pm at Moosomin, Sk .
Fall Program 2019
October 2: “Walking in the Footsteps of our Ancestors". Laura Crookshanks will share about her recent trip to Ireland, Scotland and England. November 6: This will be a Remembrance Day theme. Watch for further details. December 4: Christmas pot luck at Crocus Gardens...
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.