In Spring of 2021 I got to participate in a Heritage River webinar as part of Smoky Lake County’s efforts to have the North Saskatchewan River recognised as one of Canada’s heritage rivers. (This was successful!)
From 30.40 to 40.51 you can see my story “Mr. Rowand’s River Race: The Year the North Saskatchewan was (Re) Recognised as the Crossroads of the Continent.” This abbreviated ten minute version can be expanded for a half-hour (including time for questions), or you can check out some of my other half-hour histories.
MR ROWAND’S RIVER RACE: The Year Edmonton was (Re) Discovered as Crossroads of the Continent
Length: 30 Minutes. Recommended audience: 3-30 persons
Delivered via: Zoom; Google Meets.
This exciting story follows three parties set out from Hudson Bay to the Athabasca River. The results of this “race” would have immense consequences for Fort Edmonton and the settlement that later bore its name. Dip your oar in this thrilling tale of John Rowand, George Simpson, and the North Saskatchewan!
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