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 Municipality of Pipestone Record harvests in 1940 began a period of relative prosperity to rural Manitoba. The war effort was foremost in people’s minds throughout the early 40’s.  1940 On February 7, the Bardal Women's Institute is organized. There were eighteen members that first year. All hands were needed, for the Red Cross work was the main project during the war years. 1942 Pipestone Legion Hall built. The first motor powered road grader is purchased at the March 12th meeting of the council from Rosseau Equipment Co. at a cost of $2,480.00. 1946 A community welcome is held in the Pipestone Memorial Hall for the returned men and women. 1947 Reston Legion Hall moved from Souris Airfield in 1947, where it was a Guardhouse Half of the building is in Pipestone where it is a Legion Hall (later a  Drop-In Centre) Reston Memorial Theatre built.