Battleford, Saskatchewan
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town, place with historical importance, fortification
The town was founded in 1875 as a fur trading post and a Northwest Mounted Police outpost. From 1876 to 1883, Battleford was the capital of the Northwest Territories, until it was transferred to Regina. Today it is a town of about 3800 people; it and the city of North Battleford are known collectively as "The Battlefords".
www.battlefords.ca
www.battlefords.ca
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battleford,_Saskatchewan
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Coordinates: 52°44'18"N 108°18'35"W
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