Collection

Train Tracks: Stories from a Railway Town

A series of short articles that explore all facets of the history of the region.

Stories

Archival ID:
TRAIN-TRACKS
Source:
Much of the information presented here is the result of Heritage Projects undertaken with the support of the Heritage Grants Program. All of these projects and more are available on the Rivers and Area Heritage Website (http://www.riversdalyheritage.ca). A list of print media sources is provided at the end of this page. Excellent local history volumes were indispensible, as were newspapers, notably the Brandon Daily Sun and the Rivers Banner. Unless otherwise identified, the images used are from the collection of the Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee, The Prairie Crocus Library, and the collection of the author. Items from the S.J. McKee Archives and the Archives of Manitoba are noted.