Welcome to the Border Regional Library WebsiteBorder Regional Library is a regional public library serving the Town of Virden, the Village of Elkhorn, the R.M. of Wallace and the R.M. of Archie.Branches are located in Virden , Elkhorn and McAuley Learn more about Border Regional Library by clicking here .
The Village of Binscarth is situated along the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy16), about 12km, from the Saskatchewan border. Gigantic spruce trees enhance this small village, located in the heart of an agriculture district. Two large terminal elevators are on the north and south side of town creating a picturesque view.
Welcome to the Border Regional Library WebsiteBorder Regional Library is a regional public library serving the Town of Virden, the Village of Elkhorn, the R.M. of Wallace and the R.M. of Archie.Branches are located in Virden , Elkhorn and McAuley Learn more about Border Regional Library by clicking here .
Books may be returned in the book drops at each library. Virden has an exterior metal book return box. McAuley has a return box in their entryway. Elkhorn has a return slot at the front of their building.Please do not return videos/ dvds in Virden's outside book box. They can be damaged by the cold, or by heavy books falling on them. A/V material should be returned to the main desk during regular library hours.
Manitoba Public Library Services has introduced a Patron Feedback Survey to enable your local library to better serve you. Please take the time to fill out the survey by clicking on the icon below and submit it. There are three forms of the survery to choose from, taking anywhere from 215 minutes. The survey is also be available in print form if you prefer.*the next New Author night will be September 10th at 7:00pm. New people always welcome. Come share what you are reading and discover some new authors!*Weekly preschool story hour runs every Tuesday morning at 10:15am!! We are currently on break for the summer months.*Food for thought!! We are always looking for new and interesting ideas for programming here at the library. If you have any ideas, we would love to hear them! *visit our Facebook page! click on Like and take a moment to share your reading recommendations.
Founded in 1959, The Southwestern Manitoba Regional Library provides public library services to the Town of Melita, and the rural municipalities of Arthur, Edward and one ward of the RM of Brenda (formerly the village of Napinka). The library is financial
In the summer of 1897 a Colonization Trail was blazed from Dauphin to Minitonas. The Trail, known as the Cowan Trail still exists today. The section from Cowan to Minitonas is used by horseback riders, snowmobile and all terrain vehicle enthusiasts. The campsite consisting of tents was established on the West side of the West Favel River, two kilometers West and a half kilometer South to the present Town of Minitonas. May 2, 1898, a Land Titles Agent was appointed with an office in Tent Town, so called because of the two large marquees erected by the government for the convenience of settlers arriving before the railway. William Leslie registered the first homestead located at NE 24-36-26 W. It is about 2.5 km North of Minitonas, directly west of the cemetery. The property remains in the Leslie family.
The Women'S Institute Of Benito Was Active In Forming A Library In Benito. With The Results Of A Petition And A Presentation Made To The Village Council, A Library Vote Was Held In The Fall Of 1964. The Vote Was Carried In Favor Of Benito And Also Of Swan River To Establish A Regional Library Within The Two Communites. An Organizational Meeting Was Held In Swan River Town Office On March 22, 1965.
Negotiations for a library in the town of Swan River started in 1958 under Mayor George Scalf and organizational committee was formed under Mayor Claude Hinchliffe. The first library in Swan River was opened on a temporary basis in August, 1965 in the Mathews Block with Mrs. Florence Johnston as the Librarian.The Women's Institute of Benito were active in getting a petition up and presenting it to the town council requesting a library in Benito. A library vote, held in 1964 favored the establishment of libraries in both Benito and Swan River. The Benito Branch first opened its doors on December 1, 1965 in the Sas Block with Mrs. Macooh as the Librarian. On January 4, 1966 Mrs. Vivian Hogg became the Librarian with Mrs. Mabel Cooke as the Assistant-Librarian.
Our Municipality is breathtakingly beautiful with lush greenery, pristine lakes and rivers, and a calm that originates with our quiet communities. The communities of Bellsite, Birch River, Cowan, Mafeking, Lenswood, Novra, Pine River, Pulp River and Sclater are all rooted in the R.M. of Mountain.
We welcome you to come, relax and experience everything the R.M. of Mountain has to offer.