The sod-turning for the Long Lake & Qu'Appelle Railway. People in the crowd are unidentified.

Opening of the Qu'Appelle-Long Lake Saskatchewan Railway. Man tipping hat is Nicholas Flood Davin. Seated at right is Sheriff J.H. Benson. Other men pictured include Lt. Gov. Dewdney, J.A. Kerr, John Secord, J.W. Jowett, Dan Mowat, Dr. Henry Dodd, D.L. Scott and J.D. Sibbold. (In no particular order)