Hi! I just looked at a map of Manitoba. It's kind of confusing, but Swan River is north of Winnipeg, near the Saskatchewan border. Here's the confusing part, Swan Lake (the lake is north of Winnipeg, but Swan Lake the town is south of Winnipeg near the Canada/US border. As for looking up obituaries, try: Manitoba Genealogical Society E - 1045 St. James Street WINNIPEG, Manitoba R3J 1B1 Telephone: (204) 783-9139 Fax: (204) 783-0190 E-Mail: mgs@mbnet.mb.ca or Legislative Library Main Floor East 200 Vaughan Street WINNIPEG, Manitoba R3C 1T5 Telephone: (204) 945-4330 Fax: (204) 948-2008 E-Mail: Legislative_Library@gov.mb.ca Hope this help. Have a wonderful day. Margie