GC32510 A Post from 1876 (Traditional Cache) in Saskatchewan, Canada created by Woxof38

This cache has been archived.

onecrazycanadian: Hi,

This cache has been disabled or in need of maintenance for an extended period of time. Due to the lack of response toward the needed maintenance since my last contact, I am archiving the cache. If you do happen to complete the maintenance required and wish to activate the cache again just let me know and I will consider unarchiving it once the issue is resolved.

Thanks!
onecrazycanadian
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GC32510 ▼

A cache by Woxof38 Message this owner

Hidden : 8/13/2011

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A small cache showing some history of Battleford. This place did have a cache at one time but got muggled so I thought to try another one. This is a small cache that you can drive up to. Just a few small goodies.

Established in 1876, Fort Battleford presided over some of the most pivotal events in the history of western Canada.The North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) at Fort Battleford assisted during the negotiations between First Nations and the Canadian government at the time of the signing of Treaty Six. They established the rule of Canadian law and order while the community of Battleford, the first seat of government for the North-West Territories, grew into a thriving community. They supervised the early settlement of the area, and even provided settlers from among their own retired members.The NWMP were also charged with looking to the welfare of the local First Nations. During the conflicts which arose in 1885, when it appeared that citizens of the West might rise in open revolt, the NWMP at Fort Battleford provided a steadying influence and served as a refuge for area residents who feared a general outbreak of violence.

Fort Battleford National Historic Site of Canada commemorates the role of the North- West Mounted Police at the fort from 1876 to 1885 in extending the Canadian government's interests in the west. The role of the fort during the North-West Rebellion/Resistance of 1885, included its role in the "siege" of Battleford, as a base for the military operations at Cut Knife Hill, Fort Pitt, and the search for mistahi-maskwa (Big Bear). It was also the site of the surrender of pîhtokahânapiwiýin (Poundmaker) to General Middleton's forces on 26 May 1885.

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