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Mutiny and Active Forces The Big Buck Ends
1886
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

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"When the 'ride' returned the mutineers found themselves surrounded by officers, NCO's and reliable men with their rifles in hand ready for action. The ring-leaders of the mutineers were then arrested and confined in the guard room.

Next morning they were brought before my father, charged with mutiny, and their case was remanded to the Commissioner sitting in Regina. They were then bundled into sleighs and under a suitable escort set out for Calgary, accompanied by the witnesses and necessary statements and the like.

On arrival at Regina, they were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment and dismissed from the force and the 'big buck' was over.

The Commissioner then came to Edmonton to investigate the conditions complained of. He found that there had been overcrowding, that the quarters were unfit and my father received a clean bill."

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The New Fort

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Mutiny and Active Forces Police Barracks, Ft. Sask.
1905
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

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The spirit of the police and the old fashioned way of dealing with confrontational situations was a "mixture of bluff and called for courage physical strength and determination".
The new barracks were built in 1887, with a real house constructed for the Commanding Officer. The home of W. H. Griesbach was serviced by a "procession of trusty prisoners".

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The Outer Limits

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Mutiny and Active Forces The Halfway Hotel
1904
Oliver, Alberta

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The Half Way Hotel was a popular rest point for travelers for in 1895, by Order of Council, the old Fort Trail was deemed for public use. At Oliver, the trail made a sharp turn east to include the Half Way House along its route. It was a regular stop and frequently visited by the officer on his patrol.

This famous landmark was rebuilt after a fire in 1896 and throughout the next few years incorporated a few changes, including a balcony, accompanying shed and a barn. The last record of its occupancy was noted by the Edmonton Bulletin in 1928.

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The Lamoureux Settlement

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Future of the Force in Fort Saskatchewan The Lamoureux Church
30 April 2004
Lamoureux Settlement

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The settlement across the river was first to have a temporary general store which opened on April 1, 1882. Its permanent business was opened August 7, 1882 with a store and hotel. By 1898, there was a operating postal service, community centre, church and blacksmith shop.
The progress of the Lamoureux community did not reach its full potential as it was 'inevitable that the police barracks on the south side of the river would attract the main settlement and necessary services.'

Constable Bagley wrote in his journal his recollections on June 6th 1879, of a ball at 'Joe Lamoureux's. The chief features being the antics of the M. Harnois or "crazy" Harness - so called, and the excellent step dancing of elderly Madam Joseph Lamoureux'.

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Mutiny and Active Forces Dominion Day Races
24 May 1894
Fort Saskatchewan, Aberta

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In 1890, the Edmonton Bulletin advertised Dominion Day in Fort Saskatchewan as a popular annual event with its first competitive horse race that held a winning prize of $200.

The opening ceremonies consisted of a procession of Mounted Police riding in Red Serge. During the Queen Victoria day sports event in 1891, 'Minnie S', the mare of a Parry Sound settler won the 'mile-trotting' race.

The races continued to be a part of the July 1st celebrations until the mid 1910's. The fair grounds / horse track were located where the Fort Elementary and High School currently reside.

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Mutiny and Active Forces Main Street 1898
1898
Fort Saskatchewan, Aberta