First building in Yorkton, the J.W. Thornton Building. The business men at the old town-site realized that the village had little future with a railway being built three miles to the south. J.W. Thornton was the first to move. He built this building on Livingstone street and Market street in late 1888 or early '89.

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

Image of a band.

A marching band leading a group of boys in uniform and men in suits down Main Street in Biggar, Saskatchewan.

Eight people, holding instruments, posing for a group photograph

A photograph of a newspaper clipping that is undated showing a school orchestra conducted by C.E. Cayley, principal of the Rosetown School. Included is pianist Laura King as a young girl (later Mrs. W.M. Aseltine).

A group of men and women playing instruments, leading a parade of men in military uniform down Main street, Biggar, SK
Three store signs can be read, from left to right: "Chew Stag Tobacco"; Biggar Bakery"; "A.W. Mooney, Depa..."

Twelve men holding instruments and a group of Five boys on a wagon with two horses, all positioned at an intersection on Main Street in Biggar, SK
The sign on the store behind them reads: "S. Pollock Department Store"
Written on the back in blue ink: "Main St. Biggar Between 3rd & 4th Ave - West Side"
Written on the back in pencil: "1919"
Stamped on the back in blue ink: "27"

A group of 18 children and one man all in uniform and holding instruments. A snare drum sits in front of the group with the words "Biggar School Band" painted on it. Band members identified as: Back Row - Rube Pollack, Scott Haver, Jack Mooney, Hock Woods, George Miller, Norm McNiven, George Haver, Murray Randall, Gordon McNiven; 2nd Row - Myrtle Meredith, Ethel Frampton, Ben Robinson, Ruby Hanway, Alice Barnett; Front Row - Lenora Miller, Ailleen Lewis, Frankie Ferguson, Naomi Skinner, Beatrice Robinson.

An early band led by Herb Sanderson. This picture is an undated postcard but appears to be 1920 dress. The band members are standing on the steps of the hospital. The only member identified is Herschel Arthur, front left.

Eleven men holding instruments and standing on a wooden wagon; a kick (bass) drum is on the ground in front of the wagon

A group of 18 children and one man all in uniform and holding instruments. A snare drum sits in front of the group with the words "Biggar School Band" painted on it. Band members identified as: Back Row - Rube Pollack, Scott Haver, Jack Mooney, Hock Woods, George Miller, Norm McNiven, George Haver, Murray Randall, Gordon McNiven; 2nd Row - Myrtle Meredith, Ethel Frampton, Ben Robinson, Ruby Hanway, Alice Barnett; Front Row - Lenora Miller, Ailleen Lewis, Frankie Ferguson, Naomi Skinner, Beatrice Robinson.

There is a row of decorated cars being led down King Street by a band in Biggar, Saskatchewan

Junior band promoted by School Principal, D. Steiner, and band leader Herb Sanderson. Town hall in background.

Black and white postcard showing a large group of children lined up in rows, some dressed in uniform and holding instruments. Two buildings can be seen with signs which read "Garage Auto Livery" and "Town office".