Stanley McInnis: Brandon Mover & Shaker
11/4/2010 at 1:51 AM
I've written about this guy here before - someone who I think was one of Brandon's greatest 'movers and shakers'. Dr Stanley McInnis died November 4, 1907 in Brandon General Hospital of appendicitis.
McInnis settled in Brandon after receiving his degree in dentistry. Just some of what his resume boasts: first president of both the Manitoba and Canadian Dental Associations: MLA for Brandon (three terms): Manitoba's Minister of Education (1907): organized the Brandon Fire Insurance Company: president of the Brandon Horticulture Society: President of the Brandon Athletic Club: President of the Brandon Turf Club. He was also well known for supporting local artists and chairing numerous fundraising events.
What is truly amazing is that McInnis only settled in Brandon in 1889 and WAS ONLY 42 YEARS OLD when he died ! I often wonder what he and Brandon could have done together if he had lived another 40 years.
If you go by Stanley Park today, take a moment to remember the man that it is named for.
More on McInnes, links, photo etc:
http://thiswaswinnipeg.blogspot.com/2010/11/nov-4-in-manitoba-history-100-years-ago.html Edited by mrchristian, 2010-11-04 01:54:56