In 1919, the Grand Trunk Pacific station (later bought by CN) discussed the possibility, with the new and growing Town of Rivers, of the provision of electricity from its generator. The discussions culminated with Town of Rivers Bylaws 120 and 121 proclaiming a $9,000 debenture to fund electrical distribution to the town (article published in July 10, 1919 issue of the Rivers Gazette). This was the railway leading the way for the community with some vision for growth and is how Rivers received its first electricity.
