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Jean Ruth Matheson was born on November 24, 1905 at the St. Barnabas Anglican Mission on the Onion Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan to Rev. John Richardson Matheson and Dr. Elizabeth Matheson (née Scott). Known as Ruth, she was the seventh of nine children. Matheson received her secondary and post-secondary education in Winnipeg, Manitoba, graduating from the University of Manitoba in 1928.

Matheson began her career as a teacher first in Manitoba and later in Saskatchewan. After marrying Geoffrey J. Buck in 1933, she moved to Regina with her family in 1946. In 1953, Ruth Buck was elected to the Regina Collegiate Board, serving as chair when the Board amalgamated with the Public School Board in 1966. She was elected to Regina's first Board of Education, and served on that board until her retirement in 1967.

After her retirement, Ruth Buck began writing articles and books, centred primarily around the history of Saskatchewan and the Prairies. The 1970s were her most prolific years, during which she published the book "Voices of the Plains Cree" (1973), the stories of Chief Thunderchild which had been collected by the Reverend Edward Ahenakew and edited by Buck; and "The Doctor Rode Sidesaddle" (1974), the biography of her mother Dr. Elizabeth Matheson, one of the first female doctors in Canada.

In 1974, an elementary school in Regina was dedicated to Ruth M. Buck in honour of her years of service on the Board of Education, and for her lifelong commitment to education.

Ruth Matheson and Geoffrey Buck had one daughter, Judith.

Ruth M. Buck died on July 6, 2009 in Pilot Butte, Saskatchewan.

Scouting was introduced in Canada around 1908. Around 1914, the national organization was incorporated and divided into councils, each representing a whole province or large part thereof. The Boy Scouts Association, Saskatchewan Provincial Council was established in 1915 to administer the scouting program in Saskatchewan. A.H. Ball was the first Provincial Commissioner while George H. Barr was Provincial President and Frank C. Irwin Provincial Secretary. Assistant Provincial Commissioner visited communities across province to organize troops. provincial office maintains records of all tests passed and badges issued. provide training courses for scout leaders Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Chief Scout organize new troops; introduce programs through schools

The Boy Scouts of Canada, Saskatchewan Provincial Council was incorporated as a non-profit organization in Saskatchewan on May 18, 1939 under the provisions of the Benevolent Societies Act. then Boy Scouts of Canada, Saskatchewan Provincial Council Inc. around 1960 On November 15, 2007, the name changed to Scouts Canada, Saskatchewan Council Inc. registered office located at 1313 Broadway Avenue in Regina. executive includes council commissioner; council treasurer; secretary; groups include Scouts, Beavers, Cubs and Rovers programs for youth in cities and towns in Sk; member of Canadian General Council

operates Camp Gilwell, near Lebret closed in 2009 offers Wood Badge course ; revenue from camping operations; donations; events; fundraisers; membership fees; grants from provincial and federal organizations; program sections include Beavers; Wolf Cubs; Scouts; Venturers; and Rovers. offer several major awards and badges

Thomas Walter Scott was born on October 27, 1867, near Strathroy, Ontario, to George and Isabella (Telfer) Scott. In 1885, Scott moved to Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, where he became a printer's apprentice for the newspaper The Manitoba Liberal. In December 1886, Scott moved to Regina, North-West Territories, to work for the Regina Journal newspaper . Scott subsequently was employed by the Regina Standard and Regina Leader newspaper companies. In September 1892, J.K. McInnis and Scott formed a partnership to operate the Regina Standard. Scott purchased the Moose Jaw Times newspaper company in 1894 and moved to Moose Jaw. A year later, he purchased the Regina Leader company and returned to Regina, although he retained control of the Moose Jaw Times.

Scott was first elected to the federal House of Commons in 1900 as the Liberal Party Member of Parliament for the Assiniboia West constituency. He was re-elected in 1904. In 1905, he resigned his seat in parliament and on September 12, 1905, became the first Premier of the newly-formed province of Saskatchewan. At this time, Scott was also appointed as leader of the Saskatchewan Liberal Party. He led his party to victory in the first provincial general election in December 1905, and was re-elected in 1908 and 1912.

During his time in government, Scott served as Premier and President of the Executive Council (1905-1916), Commissioner of Public Works (1905-1909), Commissioner of Railways (1906-1908), Municipal Commissioner (1908-1909), Minister of Municipal Affairs (1909-1910), Minister of Public Works (1909-1912) and Minister of Education (1912-1916). During its mandate, the Scott Government used a co-operative model to establish rural telephone service and grain elevator operations in the province. It also established the University of Saskatchewan. Additionally, Scott oversaw the construction of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building. Scott retired from politics due to ill health on October 20, 1916.

Upon his retirement from politics, Scott relocated to Victoria, British Columbia, and travelled extensively. He resided in Victoria until the mid-1930s when he moved to Ontario. Walter Scott died in Guelph, Ontario, on March 23, 1938. He was interred at Royal Oak Burial Park in Victoria.

Walter Scott married Jessie Florence Read in Regina on May 14, 1890. They had one daughter, Dorothy. Jessie Scott died in Victoria on April 23, 1932 and was interred at Royal Oak Burial Park.