Return to HOMEPAGE Return to TOURISM Return to Historic Sites Return to European History Settlers


Settlers


Tourism Saskatchewan "Environmentally Sensitive Area".

Please be careful where you walk and try not to disturb the natural environment. For additional information please contact Tourism Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Herald
GPS: 52d 42.91m N 108d 18.12m W 1470 feet
Location: 4 kms south of Battleford on #4.


The Saskatchewan Herald was founded on this site in 1878 by Patrick G. Laurie. It was the first newspaper in the Territories. Laurie brought in his printing press by ox-cart from Fort Garry, a trek of 72 days.

His own publisher, editor, compositor and bookbinder, and first printer to the Territorial government, Laurie edited the paper until his death in 1905. Members of his family continued the Herald until it ceased publication in 1958.

Return to top of page Return to previous page Go to next page