This article describes the attempt of Superintendent L.N.F. Crozier, with his command of the North West Mounted Police at Battleford, to capture Kapapamahchakwew (Wandering Spirit) on Poundmaker's reserve. The article is illustrated by C. W....
The article describes the events after the battle of Duck Lake and leading up to the attack on Battleford. As well, it gives an account of the discussions between William McKay and Pitikwahanapiwiyin (Poundmaker) concerning the Crees' grievances.
William Bleasdell Cameron, guide and scout to the Alberta Field Force, with Horse Child, 12-year-old son of Big Bear. They were photographed together in Regina in 1885, during the trial of Big Bear
Selected excerpts from bound published volume of narrative which covers such topics as the early settlement and development of the western regions of what is now Canada. Among other subjects, Metis land grants and scrip, fur traders, buffalo...
Sketch of wounded men from the Battle of Fish Creek being treated; some on stretchers, one man sitting on the ground, and one man standing with two medical personnel being treated. Men on horseback in background. Sketch is by Thure de Thurstrop,...
Article briefly mentions the atmosphere of the Cannington Manor area during the Northwest Resistance, as well as describing "the making of the brave" and a devastating prairie fire. One of a series of articles, entitled "Tales of Cannington Manor,...
Angus McDougall provides a brief account of his encounter with Jesse James in 1877 and Louis Riel in 1885. He also describes his experience while freighting during the Northwest Resistance. One of a series of articles, entitled "Tales of...
A biographical article about James Pryce, a carpenter and pioneer, who emigrated from Nairn, Scotland in 1885. As well, there is an interesting discussion about the impact of the North West Rebellion of 1885 on the communities of Medicine Hat and...
An article about Charles Pryce, a Scottish immigrant, who settled near Cannington Manor in 1885. Pryce was employed in several occupations, including boat building for the troops in the 1885 rebellion. One of a series of articles, entitled "Tales...
