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Exploring Saskatoon’s boomtown era. SASKATOON, KNOWN AS THE BRIDGE CITY, ironically got its start due to a desire to stop the flow of another liquid — alcohol. Aviva Kohen, media director at Tourism Saskatoon, said that “seven bridges spa...
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11 months ago
Make sure you make the most of what is left of summer!
A reminder that the Trails of 1885 will be closing for the season after the Labour Day weekend. Explore Batoche, Duck Lake, Fort Battleford and so many other historic sites!
Check out the full list of sites here:
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A great article in Canada's History mentioning Saskatoon's history and the Trails of 1885! ... See MoreSee Less
Destinations | Canada's History
Exploring Saskatoon’s boomtown era. SASKATOON, KNOWN AS THE BRIDGE CITY, ironically got its start due to a desire to stop the flow of another liquid — alcohol. Aviva Kohen, media director at Tourism Saskatoon, said that “seven bridges spa...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Have you checked out our redesigned website yet? Get planning your trip through the Trails of 1885 sites!
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Trails of 1885 Website - Island Project Spotlight · ISLAND
It's Thursday, so that means time for a throwback...all the way to 1885. Last year we were fortunate enough to work with the folks at Tourism Saskatoon andShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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2 years ago
ONE OF THE BIGGEST MYSTERIES IN METIS HISTORY GETS EVEN MORE PUZZLING...
L'UN DES PLUS GRANDS MYSTERES DE L'HISTOIRE DE METIS ENCORE PLUS PUZZLING
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One of the biggest mysteries in Metis history gets even more puzzling - Macleans.ca
Billyjo Delaronde stole and hid the Bell of Batoche—ripped from the Metis in 1885, and held in a legion—for 22 years before giving it up. Now, in a way, it’s missing again.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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2 years ago
She’s usually given only a footnote in Saskatchewan history. And even when she is mentioned, she’s identified as the sister of her older, more famous brother.
But Sara Riel was the first Métis Grey Nun in Saskatchewan
Elle n'a habituellement qu'une note de bas de page dans l'histoire de la Saskatchewan. Et même quand elle est mentionnée, elle est identifiée comme la sœur de son frère plus âgé et plus célèbre.
Mais Sara Riel a été la première nonne grise métisse en Saskatchewan
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History Matters: Sara Riel was Saskatchewan’s first Metis Grey Nun | Trails of 1885
She’s usually given only a footnote in Saskatchewan history. And even when she is mentioned, she’s identified as the sister of her older, more famous brother.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email