The first town hall at Vista, in what is now the Municipality of Rossburn, was built as a store in 1911 by C. Finlay of Shoal Lake. It was soon taken over by the United Farmers of Manitoba and used as a hall. In January 1927, the community decided to build a new hall and the UFM donated its building. After canvassing the townsfolk, $171 was collected and the town agreed to proceed with its building plans. A money order for $19.25 was sent to Dauphin for a permit for 6,000 feet of spruce logs to build a 30 foot by 150 foot structure with a shingled roof. In August 1927, the hall opened with a dance.
A metal sign now commemorates the hall at its former site.
Vista Community Hall commemorative sign (August 2020)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.61972, W100.71777
denoted by symbol on the map above
Vista Tales from Islay School District No. 733 in Vista, Manitoba compiled and edited by Gerald R. Brown, Islay (Vista) School No. 733 Reunion Committee.
This page was prepared by Rose Kuzina.
Page revised: 21 November 2020
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