November 4, 1995 - The Bombers’ Reggie Slack sets a CFL record with 51 pass attempts in a playoff game. The Blue Bombers lose 36-21 to the Baltimore Stallions.
November 4, 1910 - The largest fire in Brandon's history takes place as the Brandon Asylum for the Insane burns. The entire fire department as well as hospital staff, militia and neighbours assist in battling the flames and rescuing patients. In the end, over 700 patients and staff were saved, the only person who who died was a patient that wandered away and died of exposure.
November 4, 1907 - Brandon's Dr. Stanley McInnis dies in Brandon General Hospital.
After receiving his degree in dentistry, McInnis settled in Brandon. He was the first president of both the Manitoba and Canadian Dental Associations. Stanley would also be elected as MLA for Brandon three times during which time he was Manitoba's Minister of Education (1907).McInnis was a real mover and shaker in community matters: he organized the Brandon Fire Insurance Company; was president of the Brandon Horticulture Society, Brandon Athletic Club and Brandon Turf Club. He was a philanthropist and friend of the arts responsible for many fundraising events.
He had a considerable biography when you realize that he only came to Brandon in 1889 and died, from complications related to appendix surgery, at just 42 years of age.
Brandon's Stanley Park on Princess Avenue is named for him. More on McInnis.
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