Branch News
It’s official the Annual Heritage Dinner is on!! Mark April 15, 2023 on your calendar.
The Annual Heritage Dinner 2023 will be held at Knox United Church in Brandon on Saturday, April...
Coffee and Chat 2023 – February 15, March 15, April 19 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.
New – Obituary Index Sample Page
Check out the "new" Obituary Index Sample PDF located on the Obituary Page. This is a searchable...
Upcoming Events
SWB Monthly Meeting – February 1, 2023 @ 7:30 (Zoom Only)
Members and guests from the SE & Winnipeg Branch, plan to attend this meeting on Wednesday, February1st at 7:30 PM. The program for the meeting will be a presentation by Katherine Nichols - "Brandon Indian Residential School Cemeteries Project"
South West Branch Library

The MEG Library will be open November 21, 28 December 5, 12 January 9, 16, 23, 30
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.