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Timeline... 1940 - 1949

The World December, 1941 the United States enters the war after the  Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour 1945 – WW2 ends.. Canada Aug. 19: Nearly 1000 Canadians die and 2000 are taken prisoner in the failed raid on Dieppe.

Manitoba Rationing and consumer goods shortages become a way of life. Manitoba Power Commission decides to extend  service to more rural areas.

The Wawanesa Area 1943 Wawanesa's fourth newspaper, the Optimist, begins publication. 1949 Oakland Municipality's last council meeting in Wawanesa. High water washes out the dam in Roney's Park. Fire destroys the flour mill.