View of Prince Albert as seen from the north bank of the North Saskatchewan River. Steamboat can also be seen on the river, buildings in distance

River Street facing east along the North Saskatchewan River

View of River Street facing east, North Saskatchewan River at left

Looking up River Street facing west(?). Intersection of River Street and probably First Avenue West at left, North Saskatchewan River at right

Remains of the riverboat Marquis on the shore of the North Saskatchewan River at Prince Albert. Writing on face reads: "Relic of Northwest Rebellion, The Steamer Marquis, Prince Albert, Sask."

Swimming pool built on the North Saskatchewan River at Prince Albert. Two people can be seen walking along the pool's boundary, as well as several swimming across it

View of the Prince Albert Ferry crossing the North Saskatchewan River with a load of people and wagons

Prince Albert Ferry on shore of North Saskatchewan Winter during winter. Horse drawn sleigh hauling lumber, unidentified people and dog in foreground

Prince Albert Ferry crossing the North Saskatchewan River on ferry cables. Horses and unidentified persons on board. Ice chunks evident on the banks. Tannery building in background, as well as other unidentified building and windmill

Prince Albert ferry as viewed from the north bank of the North Saskatchewan River

View of the steamboat "Pathfinder" carrying unidentified passengers and crew on the North Saskatchewan River

Steamboat on the North Saskatchewan River at Prince Albert

The riverboat Marquis on the shore of the North Saskatchewan River at Prince Albert

Log boom on the North Saskatchewan River at Prince Albert

View two unidentified workmen on the river with a dog at La Colle Falls

Bio/historical note: The Ruins at La Colle Falls - At the turn of the 20th century, the City of Prince Albert undertook an ambitious project to generate hydroelectric energy on the North Saskatchewan River by erecting a large turbine dam. Due to some logistical and engineering problems, the project was abandoned in 1914 only five years after construction first began. The city of Prince Albert nearly went bankrupt trying to pay off the $3 million white elephant. It would take half a century to pay off the debt. Today, all that remains of the massive construction project is a concrete labyrinth on the banks of the river east of Prince Albert. Travel to the site is not advised as the road is not maintained. Those choosing to proceed to the site do so at their own risk, as per the Virtual Prince Albert tourist website: http://www.virtualprincealbert.com/lacolle.htm (accessed March 10, 2010). These particular photographs were taken by an unidentified Engineer working on the project and donated by Prince Albert City Hall to the Prince Albert Historical Society