Elizabeth Philips was born and went to elementary and high school in Manitoba. She moved to Saskatchewan to attend the University of Saskatchewan and graduated with a B.A. in 1985. She has published four books of poetry (Time in a Green Country, Beyond my Keeping, A Blue with Blood in it, Torch River), as well as the novelThe Afterlife of Birds. She has written articles for a variety of publications and has worked as the editor of Grainas well as other books of poetry and prose. In 2018 she was named Saskatoon Public Library’s Writer in Residence.

E. Kent Phillips coached the Huskies football team from 1928-1937 and was an assistant coach from 1941-1943. Colb McEown was coach of the team in 1939, 1940, 1943, 1944 and 1945.

Robert Howard Daniel (“Bob”) Phillips was born in Regina on December 3, 1921. He attended school there, including taking one year of classes at Regina College. In 1941, he joined the army and served during World War II, leaving in 1945 with the rank of Sergeant, RC Artillery. He completed his BA (Hons) degree, with a double major in Economics and Political Science, from the University of Saskatchewan. In 1948, he began a career as a journalist, working variously for the Canadian Press, the "Regina Leader Post", and the United Press; in Canada and Europe. In 1960, he joined the staff of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, becoming its first research analyst and subsequently, director of their Research Division. In 1973, he was named editor and publisher of the "Western Producer", as well as general manager of Western Producer Publications. He married Tanyss Bell in 1951; they had two sons. Phillips was active in the Presbyterian Church as well as with both the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina. He was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Regina (1988); was given the Citizen of the Century award from the City of Saskatoon (1989); named a Fellow of the Agricultural Institute of Canada; awarded the meritorious service award, Nutana branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (2000); was a Member of the Order of Canada; and named a life member of both the Canadian Agricultural Economics Association and of the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists. Following his retirement from the "Western Producer" in 1986, he was partner in Bell Phillips Communications Inc, a family-owned publishing company. He died in Saskatoon in 2006.

Tanyss Bell Phillips was born on January 1, 1926 in San Francisco, California and grew up on a farm near Chelan, Saskatchewan. She obtained several degrees including a BA (1946) and BA (HHon, 1947) at the University of Saskatchewan, MA (1948) at the University of Toronto, and an M.Litt (1951) from Girton College at the University of Cambridge. She was one of the earliest female economists in Canada and worked with the research department at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa (1947-1948), with the Saskatchewan Royal Commission of Agriculture and Rural Life (1952-1954), and was an instructor at the University of Regina from 1960-1973. She married R.H.D. Phillips in 1951. She also served many years as an elected alumni representative for Regina on the University of Saskatchewan Senate (1966-72). Later in life, Tanyss was a books editor in Saskatoon. She was also a board member of the Saskatoon Salvation Army. She was awarded the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award in 2004. Tanyss Phillips died June 10, 2016 in Saskatoon.

Roger A. Pierson earned his B.Sc. in zoology (1978) and an M.Sc. in anatomy (1982) from Purdue University, Indiana. He went on to earn his PhD in reproductive endocrinology and physiology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison (1987). He joined the faculty of the University of Saskatchewan in 1988 as a professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and director of the Reproductive Biology Research Unit (College of Medicine). His research is multi-disciplinary: he is an associate member of the department of Herd Medicine and Theriogenology (Western College of Veterinary Medicine), and a member of the department of Biomedical Engineering (College of Engineering). He has earned numerous awards for his research, including First Prize Research Paper at the 14th International FIGO conference (1994); CFAS Basic Science Research Award (1996 and 2000), and the University of Saskatchewan Distinguished Researcher Award (2000).

The April 1885 paylists for Major Boulton's Troop of Mounted Infantry, list A.C. D. Piggott in No. 1 (Captain Gardiner's) Troop. No. 2 (Captain Johnson's) Troop was certainly at some of the battles referred to in the manuscript, specifically Fish Creek, Batoche, and in the pursuit of Big Bear as far as Loon Lake. See C.A. Boulton's Reminiscences of the north-west rebellion . . ., 1886 for more information.

Herbert Charles Pinder Sr. (1923-2014), a graduate of City Park Collegiate in Saskatoon, enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan (BA 1942) in 1939. He starred as an offensive end for the Huskies football team for two seasons and was quarterback of the team in his senior season with the Huskies won the Hardy Cup as Western Canadian champions. Pinder also played on the basketball team for two years, with the Huskies winning the Rigby Cup both seasons. He received his senior 'S' in 1941 and was on the swimming team in 1942. Pinder was also a member of the Men's Athletic Board for two years. He was a member of the Board of Governors for the University of Saskatchewan, serving as chairman from 1961 to 1963. He was named to the Order of Canada in 1997.

Grace Davis Pine (née McKinnon) was born on 12 January 1910. She attended the University of Saskatchewan, earning a B.Sc. in 1930 and an ME in 1931. Although she had intended to pursue her medical degree, the Depression cut short those hopes. Grace worked at the Saskatoon Sanitarium laboratory until 1973. She may be best remembered, however, for her work with Save the Children. She founded its Saskatoon chapter in 1967, and served in various capacities at both the regional and national level. In addition, Grace worked for peace organizations, environmental groups, and cultural associations including the Saskatoon Symphony, Mendel Art Gallery, and Western Development Museum. For her tireless and effective work as a volunteer, Grace was awarded the Order of Canada in 1997. She died on 22 June 2002. [Source: Encyclopaedia of Saskatchewan].