The second contingent of Yorkton Volunteers leaving for the "Boer War" in South Africa, 1899-1901.
The contingent includes; Sgt. P. McNochol at the left and his brother J. McNichol second from the right. Others, not identified, include: J. DeBalinhard, Andrew O'Kelly, D. Morrison, D. Bolton, C. Peterson, W. McKen, James Sinclair, A. Arnold and J. Border.

The pupils and teachers in the stone school in 1899. The principal was Mr. J. A. Gregory, right rear, and his assistant was Mr. J. A. M. Patrick, later be came Judge Patrick, left rear. A list of the pupils shown here may be found on another page in the album.

Broadway taken in 1899. Markham's small house is seen and Markham's Livery Stable.

His Honor Lieutenant Governor Forget.

The old Victoria school was taken in the spring of 1900, just after the school was built and shows Constable Junget. N.W.M.P. drilling the boys.
The smart boy on the right of the first section will easily recognized as Charlie Bull, prominent Yorkton farmer who if asked might easily give names of the other boys, who would if living be now men of from 55 to 60 years of age.

Parade celebrating the “Relief of Mafeking”, South African war, lined up in front of the Old Manitoba and North Western Railway round house

First Nation encampment on the outskirts of Yorkton

Copy of Bylaw no.1 of the Town of Yorkton after incorporation in 1900. The appointment of a liquor inspector must have been considered highly important to head the list of bylaws to be passed. The duties and remuneration for the inspector as outlined are notable.

Yorkton's first town council after incorporation in 1900.

Sketch of Yorkton from First Avenue

Sketch of Yorkton

Broadway, looking east from Assiniboine Avenue

View of the south side of Broadway Avenue in Yorkton with a horse-drawn sleigh in front of many businesses. The Balmoral Hotel came through to Broadway. A branch of the Bank of British North America opened in the angular building at the right center in 1903. The Anglican Church built in 1898, is seen at the end of the street.

Grade 7 Pupils - 1904. Old Victoria school.

1. James Large 2. 3. Leslie Komph. 4. William Smith 5. Fred Smith 6. Harold Duncan 7. Ernest Lamson 8. Victor Comernitzki 9. Mary Popoff 10. Pachal 11. Gertrude Meredith 12. Norma Chrysler 13. Mary Livingstone 14. Helen Pachal 15. Mary Winberg 16. Tom Benwell 17. Bob Christopherson 18. Dan Young 19. Gilbert Smith 20. Judson Carey 21. Mary Comernitski 22. Elva Switzer 23. Tena Winberg 24. 25. Tena Hansen 26. Lefie Hawes 27. Charlie McFarline 28. Harold Hopkins 29. Hackel Hilgen 30. John Comsrnitck 31. Carrie Meredith 32. Ellie Christopherson 33. Williams 34. Eoha Melvin 35. Gertrude Patrick 36. Teacher 37. Mr. Burke, Principal.

North-east corner of Betts Ave., and Broadway in 1904, features many stores such as M. Krushen & Co.