Mounties in the News

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By: The New York Times

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.

056 - January 4 1892 - Col Herchmer's Funeral
03/30/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


055 - January 4 1892 - Serious Trouble at Edmonton
03/29/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


054 - December 29 1891 - The Herchmer Inquiry
03/28/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


053 - November 23 1890 - Canadian Indians Dancing
03/27/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


052 - September 24 1890 - Manitoba Mounted Police
03/26/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


051 - August 3 1889 - The Dominion Militia
03/25/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


050 - May 21 1889 - A Fight With Canadian Indians
03/24/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


049 - February 7 1889 - Charged With Smuggling
03/23/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


048 - November 7 1888 Trouble on the Manitou Border
03/22/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


047 - September 6 1888 - They Like the Warpath
03/21/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


046 - July 19 1888 - The Troublesome Half-breed
03/20/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


045 - March 12 1888 - Half Breeds Starving
03/19/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


044 - September 10 1887 - Don't Like the Police
03/18/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


043 - August 13 1887 - Cattle Run into Canada
03/17/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


042 - June 10 1887 - Stolen Horses Recovered
03/16/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


041 - June 2 1887 - Dumont Causing Trouble
03/15/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


040 - April 15 1887 - Depredations by Indians
03/14/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


039 - February 6 1887 - Big Bear Set Free
03/13/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


038 - January 29 1887 - Three Counterfeiters Killed
03/12/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


037 - November 25 1886 - The Sweet Grass Massacre
03/11/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


036 - November 5 1886 - Battleford on Fire short
03/10/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


035 - October 5 1886 - The Sacree Indians
03/09/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


034 - February 12 1886 - Six Mounted Poliemen Killed
03/08/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


033 - January 20 1886 - The Army of the Northwest
03/07/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


032 - November 28 1885 - Eight Indians Hanged
03/06/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


031 - November 17 1885 - French Canadians Excited
03/05/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


030 - November 17 1885 - Rebel Chief Hanged
03/04/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


029 - November 16 1885 - Canadians in a Ferment
03/03/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


028 - November 15 1885 - Reil to be hanged
03/03/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


027 - November 13 1885 - What Might Result in Reil's Execution
03/03/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


026 - October 27 1885 - Efforts to Save Reil
03/03/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


025 - August 17 1885 - Taming the Bronco
03/03/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


024 - August 2 1885 - Massacred by Indians
03/03/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


023 - July 26 1885 - In Pursuit of Northwest Indians
03/03/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


022 - July 22 1885 - Louis Riel on Trial
03/03/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


021 - July 19 1885 - Notes From the Northwest
03/03/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


020 - July 6 1885 - Big Bear Prisoner
03/03/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


019 - June 6 1885 - No News From Middleton
03/03/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


018 - June 3 1885 - Riel's True Character
03/03/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.


017 - June 1 1885 - Big Bear Wins a Battle
03/03/2026

Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.