This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
When the North Was Young in The Pas
A veteran recounts life in The Pas area after World War I. He describes dog sled work, early lumber camps, camp friendships, and a path from ranger duties to Manitoba Provincial Police service. He notes harsh winter 1919 conditions, Derby experiences, and a vow to return to the North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fingerville
Carrot River
Talus Kozack
Pas Huskies
Carrot
Camp Ll
Hudson's Bay
North
Pas
Frank Hogan
Harry McLeod
Dominion Forestry
Opasquia
George Halcrow
Murphy Creek
Manitoba Provincial Police
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Regina
Manitoba
Pikwitones
Great Lane Lane
Good Mother Earth
Betty