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:...

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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,...

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40th Anniversary Reception Report

Southwest Branch MGS Celebrates 40th Anniversary The Southwest Branch celebrated its 40th Anniversary by hosting a reception on April 20th at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum in Brandon. President George Mackay welcomed over 40 people in attendance. The...

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South West Branch Celebrates 40 Years of Genealogy

Southwest Branch MGS 40th Anniversary Celebrations The Southwest Branch of the Manitoba Genealogical Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2018. The Branch was chartered as a Branch of Manitoba Genealogical Society Inc. in 1978 with 18 charter members. The...

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Memoirs Writing at the Brandon Public Library

Are you looking for inspiration to write your memories and stories? Brandon Public Library and South West Branch Manitoba Genealogical Society are hosting 3 sessions of Memoir Writing this fall: Thursdays: Sept 13th, Oct. 10th and Nov. 8th from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Limited...

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