Programs – Turtle Mountain-Souris Plains Heritage Association

The Vantage Points Video Series

To date we have created four video productions. Our fourth, recently released, is an exploration of of the history of Whitewater Lake. We have begun research for video number five, the story of the “Blue Flea” train.

Interactive Map

Helps the user explore human occupation and development in southwest Manitoba. It is also a guide to the heritage sites in the region and can help you plan a visit or day out.

Layered Map

This is the “hard copy” version of the Interactive Map feature of our website. It has been meticulously developed with a base map showing topographical features, overlaid by five transparent layers, each of which details an era or broad chapter in the history of southwest Manitoba.

Southwest Manitoba Geocaches

Geocaching is an easy and fun activity. All you need is a few hours to spare, a hand-held GPS device, and a sense of adventure!

Vantage Points Flashbacks

History comes alive in this series of short Radio Broadcasts. David Neufeld and Betty Sawatsky have created a series of Radio Broadcasts that offer a look at local history from unique viewpoints. A complete list as presented on CJRB Radio is being developed along with additional resources. We are always adding new episodes. ** We […]

Our Region’s Museums & Heritage Displays

Over the past several years, the Turtle Mountain Souris Plains Heritage Association has worked closely with our excellent local museums. View the directory.

Interpretive Signs

We have completed seven Sign Projects as part of our efforts to bring the history of our region into the spotlight.

Themes

We continue to collect, research, and record heritage stories from southwest Manitoba. Our stories are short, engaging glimpses into the history of our region.

Podcasts

The first five episodes in an ongoing series are available on Virtual Manitoba.

Resources for Schools

Our goal is to make Vantage Points resources readily available for classroom use and to create Resource Packages upon request. Contact our Projects Manager, Ken Storie, at kenstorie3@gmail.com – he is more than willing to collaborate with teachers in finding additional resources and in devising ways to use the resources at hand. General Regional History […]

Annual Conference

Annually, we present a Local History Seminar which features in-depth presentations exploring aspects of the history of our region.