Rivers Daly Heritage is a repository for stories, publications, visuals, and other historical documents that tell the story of the development of Rivers, Manitoba and the communities in the surrounding region of southwestern Manitoba. The goal is to make our community’s shared history accessible to everyone in an interactive and engaging manner. Learn more…
Featured Collection
The Sekine Story
When a popular Japanese bicycle brand set up a factory in Rivers
Featured Story
Making Tracks
Tracing the development and arrival of train service in the Rivers area
Communities
Prairie Towns & Villages
Exploring the unique character and history of local communities
Regional Trivia
Did you know?
Discover interesting facts and figures about the Rivers Daly region
Timelines
Our Shared Past
A decade-by-decade look at important milestones in regional history
RANDOM FACT
Pete Luchuk and John Sasko were in charge of the Ukrainian Bazaar on October 24th, and some of the prizes were a seven-jeweled railroad watch for $7, a hammock for $7, a ton of coal for $10.50, and 100 lbs. of sugar for $7.
Land Acknowledgement
Riverdale Municipality sits on Treaty 2 Land, the traditional land of the Anishinabee, Cree, Ojibway Cree, home of the Dakota Sioux, the Dene and in the heart of the Métis Nation. Our neighbouring First Nations include Sioux Valley and Rolling River.