Pivotal Events   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. Melita & Area The war dominates the news as Melita men rush to enlist and the  Red Cross Society and other war-related charities and association becomes active.   Good crops help donations to the war effort. 1945 Consumer’s Co-operative established at Dalny WW2 ends 1948 148 acres west of Melita declared an Upland Game preserve. It was later (1974) designated as the Gerald W. Malaher Wildlife Management Area.