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Wood Mountain Post Provincial Park is a 5.48-hectare historic park in Saskatchewan, Canada. It was designated as a historic site in the 1960s and became a provincial park in 1986. The site originally housed a North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) post, which operated from 1887 to 1918. The post was established to foster relations with local Indigenous peoples, patrol the Canada–US border, and conduct general policing duties.Located in the RM of Old Post No. 43, along Highway 18, Wood Mountain Post Provincial Park lies about 8 kilometers south of the village of Wood Mountain and 35 kilometers north of the Canada–US border. The park is situated in the Wood Mountain Hills, adjacent to Wood Mountain Creek, and is near Wood Mountain Regional Park. The provincial park offers a picnic area, while the regional park provides camping facilities.The NWMP first used the Wood Mountain Hills area in 1874 during their march westward in response to the Cypress Hills Massacre. A depot in the region, originally used by the Boundary Commission during the Canada–US border survey, served intermittently as an NWMP base from 1874 to 1887 to police whisky traders, horse thieves, and cattle rustlers. In 1876, Chief Sitting Bull and 5,000 Lakota Sioux sought refuge at the post following the Battle of the Little Bighorn. They stayed in the area for five years before Chief Sitting Bull and many of his people returned to the US. Those who remained in Saskatchewan now make up the present-day Wood Mountain Lakota First Nation. The original post closed in 1883, reopened in 1885 during the North-West Resistance, and was relocated 300 meters southeast across Wood Mountain Creek in 1887. This new site is where the current provincial park stands, while the original site is now part of Wood Mountain Regional Park. The post closed permanently in 1918.In the 1960s, the Wood Mountain Post site was designated a Canadian historic site. Two buildings—a barracks and a kitchen/storehouse—were reconstructed on their original foundations, with outlines marking other former structures. Numerous artifacts, along with cellars and trail locations, have been uncovered. The park tells the story of Major James Walsh of the NWMP and his negotiations with Chief Sitting Bull.

The Coronach District Museum, established in 1987, showcases the history of the Coronach area from 1900 to the present day. Originally located in the home of Allan and Allace Black, the museum began with an antique collection purchased by the RM of Hart Butte and the Town of Coronach in 1986. Due to space limitations, the collection was moved to its current location, the former Coronach Union Hospital, which was built using part of a hangar from the Mossbank Air Force Base.The museum's artifacts include items from the original Black collection, along with many pieces donated by local residents, now surpassing the original holdings. The building, once the town's hospital until the new Health Centre was constructed in 1992, also features an east wing added after the hospital’s opening in 1949. Visitors can explore a wide array of exhibits that reflect the settlement and development of the Coronach district. The museum also hosts a screening of the documentary 'Coal in Coronach', written and produced by Kristen Catherwood for Heritage Saskatchewan.

The Jasper Cultural & Historical Centre, situated in the heart of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, was originally built in 1910 as the Jasper Street School. For decades, it served as an educational institution for hundreds of local students until its closure in 1986. The building, made from locally-produced bricks, retains many of its original features, including molded-tin ceilings and hardwood floors. The museum now offers themed display rooms, allowing visitors to explore a recreated railway station house, a one-room schoolhouse, a collection of heritage saddles, and Charlie Russell’s artwork. A new women’s gallery also highlights trailblazing women from the area.

Cannington Manor Provincial Park is a historic park located in the RM of Moose Mountain in southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada. Established as a provincial park in 1986, it preserves the site of an aristocratic English colony founded in 1882 by Captain Edward Michell Pierce. The colony is situated just off Highway 603, about 16 kilometers southeast of Moose Mountain Provincial Park and 60 kilometers south of Moosomin.Captain Pierce established an agricultural college to train the bachelor sons of wealthy families, known as remittance men, in farming and homesteading. Students paid £100 a year to attend. One of the prominent families, the Becktons, built a ranch house called 'Didsbury' within the colony. The settlers lived a lifestyle reminiscent of the English upper class, enjoying activities such as thoroughbred racing, polo, fox hunting, and theater, in stark contrast to the nearby homesteaders struggling to make a living.Over time, the community grew to include various businesses and institutions, such as a dairy, a flour mill, a land titles office, and the Mitre Hotel. By the late 1880s, Cannington Manor had a population of around 200.However, the colony's decline began after Captain Pierce's death in 1888. The Canadian Pacific Railway bypassed the village by 10 kilometers, which, along with drought and low grain prices, led to its eventual downfall. By the early 1900s, many settlers had left the area.The park consists of two separate parcels of land. One 15-hectare area contains archaeological remains and replica buildings, including a 1920s schoolhouse serving as the visitor center. All Saints Anglican Church, built in 1884, still stands near the village center but is not part of the park. Another 32-hectare parcel, located 3 kilometers west of the village site, includes the Humphrys/Hewlett House, a historic 2½-storey house, and remnants of two stone outbuildings. Both the church and the house are listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

Kaposvar, one of the first Hungarian settlements in Western Canada, was founded in 1886. The Kaposvar Historical Society is responsible for the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the Kaposvar Historic Site, which includes a stone church (built in 1907), a rectory (constructed in 1900), a Grotto (created in 1942), and a cemetery established in 1886. The site reflects the history of early Hungarian settlers, featuring artifacts from that era. Additionally, a homestead site was added in 1986, which includes a pioneer house (1905), barn, millhouse, and a rural schoolhouse, offering a glimpse into the pioneer life of the time.Located 5 km south of Esterhazy on grid 637, the historic site is open for guided tours from mid-May through September, as well as by appointment. Visitors can explore the historical structures and learn more about the settlement. Every year on the third Sunday in August, a pilgrimage is held at the Grotto, and in 2007, the stone church celebrated its centennial.

The Sturgis Station House Museum aims to preserve artifacts and archival materials that represent the history and cultural heritage of Sturgis and the surrounding area. The museum ensures that these items are properly cared for and displayed to educate the public and future generations. The building, originally constructed in 1918 as a railway station, 'served as one of the town’s main points of entry for over 70 years.' After its decommissioning in 1986, it was relocated and now functions as the town's museum. The station's design, created by Canadian Northern Railway’s architect R.B. Pratt, follows the standardized design used for Third Class stations, showcasing early 20th-century railway architecture.

Fort Pelly was a Hudson's Bay Company fur trading post in Saskatchewan, Canada, named after Sir John Pelly, the company's governor. The current village of Pelly is located about 8 miles north of the fort's original site.Before Fort Pelly, there was Fort Hibernia in the vicinity. The original Fort Pelly was established in 1824 at the northeast elbow of the Assiniboine River, near a key portage between the Assiniboine and Swan Rivers. It was the administrative center for the Hudson's Bay Company's Swan River District. The fort included a dwelling house, Indian house, staff houses, a store, and stables, all within a square palisade. The first chief trader was Alan McDonell. The fort traded with Cree and Salteaux Natives and employed people from these communities. After being destroyed by fire in 1842, it was rebuilt by chief trader Cuthbert Cumming. Thomas McKay, who later became the first mayor of Prince Albert, was born there in 1849.In 1856, Fort Pelly was relocated about a quarter mile southeast to avoid flooding. The original site remained in use until at least 1859. By 1870, the Hudson's Bay Company ceded its lands to Canada, retaining its posts. The fort was on block 17 of the Fort Pelly Reserve until Fort Ellice took over as district headquarters around 1871. The arrival of the Canadian Northern Railway in 1909, 6 miles north of Fort Pelly, led to a decline in trade, and the fort was abandoned in June 1912.Excavations by the Saskatchewan Museum of Natural History in 1971 and 1972 uncovered all known buildings and recovered 7,000 artifacts. The site of the first Fort Pelly was designated a Historic Site by Saskatchewan in 1986 and is managed by Saskatchewan Parks Service. The site of the second fort was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1953 and is maintained by the Fort Pelly Historical Society.

Fort Livingstone was established as an outpost in the North-West Territories, Canada. It served as the capital of the North-West Territories from 1874 to 1876 before the capital moved to Battleford, Saskatchewan. During the same period, it was also the headquarters of the North-West Mounted Police until they relocated to Fort Macleod, Alberta.The site was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1923 and a provincial Protected Area in 1986. The nearest inhabited location is Pelly, Saskatchewan.

Nipawin is a town in Saskatchewan, Canada, located on the Saskatchewan River at Tobin Lake. Positioned between Codette Lake, formed by the Francois-Finlay Dam (1986), and Tobin Lake, created by the E.B. Campbell Dam (1963, formerly Squaw Rapids), Nipawin earned the nickname 'Town of Two Lakes' due to the dams' impact.The town is bordered by the Rural Municipality of Nipawin No. 487 and the Rural Municipality of Torch River No. 488, the latter across the Saskatchewan River. Highway 35 and Highway 55 intersect in Nipawin, which is also served by Nipawin Airport and the Nipawin Water Aerodrome.The name 'Nipawin' comes from a Cree word meaning 'a bed, or resting place,' referring to a low-lying area along the river now covered by Codette Lake, where First Nations women and children camped while waiting for the men. The first permanent settlement began in 1910 with a trading post. In 1924, the Canadian Pacific Railway passed nearby over the Crooked Bridge, leading to the relocation of the settlement closer to the railway.Historically, several fur trading posts were established in the area, including those by Joseph Smith in 1763, James Finlay in 1768, François le Blanc, William Thorburn in 1790, and others operated by A. N. McLeod and James Porter in 1795.On April 18, 2008, a downtown meat shop explosion destroyed three buildings and damaged several others, killing two people and injuring five. The explosion, caused by a backhoe striking a natural gas riser, led to a state of emergency and extensive national news coverage.As of the 2021 Census, Nipawin had a population of 4,570, an increase of 3.8% from 2016. With a land area of 8.93 km² (3.45 sq mi), its population density was 511.8/km² (1,325.4/sq mi).

Fort Carlton was a Hudson's Bay Company fur trading post from 1795 until 1885, located along the North Saskatchewan River near Duck Lake in present-day Saskatchewan, Canada. The fort, now a feature of a provincial historic park, has been reconstructed by the Saskatchewan government and can be visited today. It lies about 65 kilometers (40 miles) north of Saskatoon.Originally named Carlton House, multiple Fort Carlton posts operated at different times and locations. The first post (1795–1801) was built near the old French Fort de la Corne, followed by a second (1805–1810) on the South Saskatchewan River. The third Fort Carlton (1810–1885) was situated on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River at the Great Crossing Place. This location was strategic for trade, despite not being in prime beaver territory, as it had ample nearby woods and limestone. The fort was rebuilt several times, including in 1855–1858, and served as a depot for winter express mail. As an HBC post, Fort Carlton primarily traded in provisions like pemmican and buffalo robes, although other furs were also exchanged. Lawrence Clarke was the fort's last Chief Factor. Situated on the Carlton Trail between the Red River Colony and Fort Edmonton, the fort was an important hub for travelers. Treaty Six, between the Canadian Crown and various Cree and Saulteaux First Nations, was negotiated and signed near the fort in 1876. In the 1880s, the North-West Mounted Police leased the fort from the HBC, using it as their main base in the Saskatchewan Valley. After the Battle of Duck Lake in 1885, the police abandoned the fort, which was briefly occupied by Gabriel Dumont’s Métis forces before being destroyed by fire during the conflict. Fort Carlton was reconstructed in 1967 and designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1976. It features a partial reconstruction of the fort from around 1880, including four replica buildings of 'Red River frame' construction. In 1986, the site was designated a provincial park of Saskatchewan.

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