Branch News
Coffee and Chat 2023 – June 21st 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.
Annual Heritage Dinner – April 15, 2023
2023 Heritage Dinner - Registration Form The Annual Heritage Dinner 2023 will be held at Knox...
Coming Soon to the MEG Library!! Vivid-Pix Restore
Vivid-Pix Restore Software This software will soon be installed on the computer in the MEG Library...
Upcoming Events
SWB Monthly Meeting – June 7, 2023 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 6:30 PM. Members are asked to meet at the Cemetery Office.
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:...
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...
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.