Fort Battleford National Historical Park Deep Roots of Saskatchewan Fort Battleford tells its story with walls that guarded settlers and a museum housed in the old fort’s 19th century buildings
Fort Battleford National Historical Park preserves a 10 acre fort with five surviving structures from NWMP days. Built 1876 with 1877 commanding officer residence 1886 barracks and mess hall remain. The fort sheltered residents during crises including the 1885 rebellion led by Poundmaker and Dumont. It became a National Historical Park on July 1 1951. The site now houses a Plains Indian relics museum and a visitor lecture area.
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Battleford
Battle
Fort Batueford
Wald
Saskatchewan
Northwest
Foundmaker
North West Mounted Police
Saillion
North West Territories
Canada
Hudson's Bay Company
NWMP
Territories
Fort Battleford
Battle Crossing
James Walker
Red River
Territorial Government
Fort Perry
Fort Saskatchewan
Duck Lake
Prairies
Big Bear
Poundmaker
Inspector Walker
Hhere
Public Works Department of Canada
Qu Appelle Valley lore spans maps to early posts
In the Qu Appelle Valley area near Regina, historic markers and sites recount David Thompson’s 18th century map of the Calling River later named Qu Appelle, Hudson’s Bay Company posts, and Fort Qu Appelle with Lebret mission. The article notes local markers, treaties, and early trade routes, urging exploration of Katepwa Park and Valley Centre.
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London
British Museum
David Thompson
Regina
Qu'Appelle
Thompson
North West Company
Qu‘Appelle
North-West
Territones
Calis
Daniel Harmon
Harmon
No. 10
Lebret
Fort Qu’Appelle
Qu’Appelle Valley
River Valley
Saskatchewan
Hudson’s Bay Company
Qu’Appelle
Lakes
Fort Qu'Appelle
Bay Avenue
Hugoward
Guidance for Assisting Blind Pedestrians in Urban Areas
The advisory stresses offering the helper’s arm to blind individuals for easier guidance. It advises pausing when moving onto or off sidewalks to let the person anticipate steps. It also warns parents and teachers to keep bicycles toys and wagons off sidewalks to prevent hazards for blind pedestrians.
Manitoba teachers to receive civil defence survival instruction
Manitoba Education Minister Stewart E. McLean announced two hours of civil defence instruction will be added to summer teacher training. About 1,200 teachers at Winnipeg and Gimli will be enrolled. Lectures by Andrew Currie and Albert Bentley will cover nuclear explosion basics and survival planning.
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Manitoba
Stewart E. McLean
McLean
Winnipeg
Gimli
Civil
Andrew Currie
Albert Bentley
Pulpit and press clash over moral focus in sermon
The Rev Gordon C Smyth of Yonge St United Church Toronto criticizes the United Church of Canada for fixating on liquor and crime while ignoring broader moral battles led by the press. He notes clergy often disparage newsrooms for sensationalism and urges balanced attention to positive news and culture.
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Gordon C. Smyth
Yonge St. United Church
Toronto
United Church of Canada
Smyth
World
Parsons
Progressive step in Church Work in Grenfell Sector
The Lutheran, Anglican and United Churches in Grenfell have formed the Qu Appelle Sector with other local churches to boost church work, harmony, and cooperation. It aims to recruit leadership, engage parishioners, and awaken stewardship, with travel and material costs covered by administration. The program involves many congregation committees and broad community participation.
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Grenfell
Qu‘Appelle
Christ
Tips for Parents by Edith Henry Provides summer play ideas for children
The article suggests home made toys and spaces such as a sand box with tins and bridges, a low table from nail kegs, a tub or wading pool, a play house, climbing apparatus, and improvised gym equipment. It notes children benefit from creative quiet play and training routines, and that gardens recover after children grow up.
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Cromer
Gabriel Dumont
Morris
Otter
Cut Knife Hill
Riel
Batorhe
Jerry Murad
Johnny Welde
Fort Garry
Archibald
Western Art Association
Qu’Appelle River
South Flat
Canadian Pacific Railway
Wood Mountain
Fort Walsh
Red Deer Forks
Elbow
South Saskatchewan
BatuUleford
Prince Albert
Fort Pelly
Fort Ellice
Palliser
Charles Pratt
Hugonard
Katepwa Provincial Park
Valley Centre
Hill Crest Motel
Fort Qu’ Appelle
TNS
Mary Turner
England
Guess
Bing
the Examiner
Peterborough
Ont
the Sun
Grenfell, Sask
Edith Henry
Parents Education Associates
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