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Old Government House Battleford
The Old Government House, built in 1876, is located 1.5 miles (approximately 2.4 kilometers) south of Battleford on Old Highway No. 4.
From 1876 to 1883, Battleford served as the seat of government and was known as the Territorial Capital of the Northwest Territories, which now includes Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories. During this period, Battleford and the North-West Mounted Police played a significant role in the 1885 North-West (Riel) Rebellion.
Between 1878 and 1882, Lieutenant-Governor David Laird resided in the house, which also served as the Government Office and Chambers when Battleford was the Capital of the Northwest Territories. In 1883, the Capital was relocated to Regina. From 1883 to 1914, the building housed the Indian Industrial School under the Anglican Church. Between 1916 and 1931, it was used as a Seventh-day Adventist Academy. In 1931, the property was sold to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, and from 1932 to 1984, it functioned as the St. Charles Scholastic Seminary. The building was designated a Municipal Heritage Site in 1976 and a Provincial Heritage Property in 1984.
In 2003, the vacant site was leased to Battle River Settlement Foundation Inc. as part of a restoration project but was destroyed by fire in the summer of that year.
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The Old Government House - Town of Battleford Official Website
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