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      The Evolution of Municipal Government in the North-West Territories and Saskatchewan: The Case Study Regina 1883-1920

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      Date
      1988-06
      Author
      Thornton, Douglas Marsh
      Type
      Thesis
      Degree Level
      Masters
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      Abstract
      The settlers who came to Regina in the 1880's thought of themselves as Central Canadians involved in westward expansion. Left by the Dominion Government, C.P.R. and C.N.W.L.C.to fend for themselves, however, they were soon cast adrift of this romantic notion, and developed municipal government as a means to control their own destiny. In the process, these influential pioneers shaped municipal institutions throughout the North-West Territories. Regina's unique municipal evolution continued to influence the forms and powers of civic governments, though this lessened with the coming of prosperity and the dramatic urban growth which accompanied it. After 1913, Regina's civic government again played a leading role in the development of municipal institutions, establishing a powerful Commission form of government and an effective civic administration. By 1920, Regina was a leading influence in the development and practices of Saskatchewan municipalities.
      Degree
      Master of Arts (M.A.)
      Department
      History
      Program
      History
      Supervisor
      Regerh, T.D.
      Copyright Date
      June 1988
      URI
      http://hdl.handle.net/10388/5770
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