Memorable Manitobans: Harry Bernard Everett (1886-1947)

Police officer.

Born on 27 November 1886, he was a member of the Winnipeg City Police when, in 1923, he was appointed Chief Constable at Brandon. A strong supporter of community activities, he was one of the original members of the Elks hockey committee, was active in the promotion of junior hockey and was keenly interested in boxing. He was a member of the Orange Lodge and the Kiwanis. He died at Brandon on 20 February 1947. He was buried in the Brandon Cemetery.

Sources:

“Brandon citizens pay last tribute to Chief Everett”, Winnipeg Free Press, 22 February 1947, page 27.

“Crime and vice haven’t been strangers”, Brandon Sun, 29 June 2007, page 24.

Brandon Municipal Cemetery.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 1 April 2012

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