Digging a Well in the Saskatchewan Valley
In May 1890 the narrator and family arrive in Regina and settle along the Qu’Appelle Valley. They begin homesteading with a dug well under the guidance of water witch Charles Burgess, enduring hard labor as the valley frontier life unfolds with buffalo bones, prairie fire aftermath, and early farm prospects. The reminiscence reflects pioneer life and influences from R. M. Ballantyne and W. R. Jamieson on Canadian westward dreams.
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Chum
Saskatchewan
Britain
R. M. Ballantyne
Far Northwest
Qu’Appelle
Jamieson
Edinburgh
Amieson
Northwest
Western Canada
Regina
James Low
C.N.R
Low
Palmer House
Prairie Town
M. Reid
Walter Scott
Qu'Appelle
Charles Burgess
Qu Appelle Valley Notes and Ongoing Farm Search
A police inquiry followed a careful farm search for missing details. Investigators examined a well filled with earth and debris where possible remains were found. The article promises further details next week about conditions in the Qu Appelle Valley thirty years ago.
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Cial
Qu'Appelle Valley
Some of N F Davin Campaigns in the 1890s Western Canada
The article recalls Nicholas Flood Davin's political battles in Western Canada during the 1890s. It notes his 1890 election victory over Thomas Tweed of Medicine Hat, and the 1896 contest amid Patrons of Industry influence. It quotes Tweed and Davin arguments, a recount tie resolved by a Returning Officer, and Davin's quips in Parliament and on the hustings.
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Western Canada
Nicholas Flood Davin
Western
Assiniboia
Thomas Tweed
Medicine Hat
Liberals
Tweed
Davin
Patrons of Industry
Regina
Mr. Davin
J. K. McInnis
Udge Richardson
Dixie Watson
House of Common
Dixie
Mercutio
A Westerner's Unusual European Visit
A well known Western Canadian toured Europe before the war visiting Paris Venice Milan and Rome. He dismissed famed sights for a humorous plan to see the Papal bulls barn and consider buying one to enrich his herd in the Qu Appelle Valley.
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Europe
Paris
Ont
Venice
Pisa
Milan
Rome
Coliseum
Quirinal
Vatican
Qu’ Appelle
Contention Over Capital Location in 1987 Saskatchewan
In the Territorial Legislature agitation rose for moving the capital from Regina to Calgary. Western members supported Calgary, while Regina faced harsh winters and muddy streets with mineral-bearing water. Bannerman argued for Calgary as the capital, praising its scenery beside the Bow River, while Boucher questioned the impact of Regina water on legislators.
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Calgary
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Regina
Legislauire
Pa Bannerman
Rockies
Bow River
Charles Boucher
Batoche
The Future of the Indians The Magic That Changed Star Blanket
Officials of the Indian Department discuss the future of Native peoples after the 1885 rebellion. The article examines the magic and beliefs surrounding Star Blanket and how policy shifts may affect tribes and leaders.
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Indian Department
Indian policy and chiefs greet Governor Morris at Fort Pitt
Governor Morris addresses a vast audience of Indians at Fort Pitt and speaks of the Queen’s care for the Indians as brothers on a road toward self reliance. A follow up report from Winnipeg details a cautious, long view of treaty adherence, education, and agency staffing as Western Canada seeks progress for its indigenous population.
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Morris
Fort Pitt
Plains
Great Lakes
Lakes
Red River
Fort Ellice
Fort Qu’Appelle
Cypress Hills
Pelly
Carlton
Winnipeg
Western
Canada
Ater
Dominion
Regina
Ottawa
Wheat variety debut at Winnipeg convention
Prof. J. T. Harrison told the agricultural convention in session at Winnipeg that a new wheat has been produced and he expects it to find a place in the north.
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J. T. Harrison
Winnipeg
Montreal declares clerk murder unsolved at inquest
A coroner’s jury ruled the death of Louise Antoine Herner, a former night clerk, a murder by a person unknown after a robbery attempt at a drug store. Deputy Coroner Prince urged that morally Montreal is responsible and a trial should follow, noting only two officers were on duty in that district.
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Montreal
Louise Antoine Herner
Prince
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Balmena
W. R. Jamieson
Pape
Lumsden
Regina Plains
Mr. Jamieson
Lumaden
Touchwood
Crooked Lakes
Wrte
N. F. Davin
Western Plains
Men of
Vision
Davery
Star Blanket
Westover
Ja Gsian
Sheganappi
Colonel McDonald
Riel
Hess
Thenee
Agneve
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