On this March 25... 1883 - Pile-O-Bones is made the capital of the Northwest Territories, which includes Alberta, Saskatchewan and the present-day Northwest Territories. The name is quickly changed to “Regina” in honour of Queen Victoria. 1885 - The North-West Mounted Police retreat to Prince Albert abandoning Fort Carlton accidentally burning it to the ground as they leave. 1977 - Commanding Officers Commendation awarded to #25657 Corporal Kenneth A. Craig of Fort Good Hope Detachment for disarming and apprehending a mentally deranged woman. (Also See October 14, 1977)
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:19:18 +0000