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Before the Railways

Item component is an article by Erwin Kreutzweister that appears in volume I, issue 1 of Saskatchewan History from page 8 to 10. Article briefly outlines the process of land settlement and community growth and agricultural development in western Canada prior to the construction of railways in western Canada, including describing the hardships encountered, costs incurred, business ventures started. Article includes reminiscences of Gerald Willoughby (as described in his work Retracing the Old Trail) of his travel by cart from Moose Jaw to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in April of 1883. Brief mention is made in the article on the impact settlement of "white people" in the west had on First Nations People and the Metis.

Author intended material to be appropriate for use in the classroom, particularly in social studies at the grade nine level.

Kreutzweiser, Erwin

Celebrating the Arrival of the Barr Colonists

Item component is an article celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Barr Colonists and the founding of the community of Lloydminister. Article includes a brief historical overview, reproductions of images showing Barr colonists and a timeline of events related tot he Barr Colony. Article appears in volume 55, issue 1 of Saskatchewan History from page 40 to 43.

Wood, Christie

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