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  • 2026-10-08
    During a tumultuous period of transition, this nehiyaw (Plains Cree) chief sought better terms for his people and called on…
  • 2026-10-08
    Saskatoon was initially bypassed by two transcontinental railways but its growing significance as the major distribution centre for north-central Saskatchewan…
  • 2026-10-08
    In October 1876 Battleford was designated as capital of the North-West Territories. While accommodation was being prepared, Fort Livingstone, until…
  • 2026-10-08
    In October 1876 Battleford was designated as capital of the North-West Territories. While accommodation was being prepared, Fort Livingstone, until…
  • 2026-10-08
    On March 27, 1883 Regina was named capital of the NorthWest Territories, and on August 20 Lieutenant Governor Edgar Dewdney…
  • 2026-10-08
    On June 2nd, 1885, Big Bear's Indians, with hostages from Fort Pitt, retiring from the Battle of Frenchman Butte, were…
  • 2026-10-08
    The founding convention of the Territorial Grain Growers Association, the first successful farm organized in Western Canada, took place at…
  • 2026-10-08
    This was John Diefenbaker’s home as he rose through the ranks to become leader of the federal Progressive Conservative Party…
  • 2026-10-08
    Trained as a Baptist preacher, Tommy Douglas became a skilled politician, witty orator, and advocate for social justice, believing political…
  • 2026-10-08
    A leader in the women's, peace and cooperative movements, Violet McNaughton fought for social reforms that inspired many Canadians. Drawing…