Downtown in Regina in Sherwood No. 159, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)
Hon. Walter Scott
1867-1938
Walter Scott, a prominent journalist and politician, was raised in rural Ontario. In 1885 he moved west and, as a member of Parliament (1900-1905), played a leading role in achieving provincial status for Saskatchewan.
Appointed its first Premier in 1905, Scott, through his insight and leadership, ably directed the province through its crucial first decade. Ill health forced his retirement from public life in 1916.
Erected 1980 by Government of Saskatchewan.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 50° 26.846′ N, 104° 36.741′ W. Marker is in Regina, Saskatchewan, in Sherwood No. 159. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Cornwall Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located along the center walkway in Victoria Park, about 15 yards north of Victoria Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Regina SK S4M 0A1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Creation of the Province of Saskatchewan (a few steps from this marker); Regina Land Titles Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Saskatchewan Revenue Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Albert Library (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); The Evolution of a Bridge (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Regina's Lake 1883–1960 (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Connaught Library (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Military Nurses of Canada / Les infirmières militaires du Canada (approx. 1.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Regina.
Also see . . .
1. Thomas Walter Scott.
Thomas Walter Scott went to Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, in 1885 and apprenticed as a printer. He moved to Regina, Saskatchewan, in 1886 and by 1896 had become an influential journalist and owner of the Regina Leader and the Moose Jaw Times. In 1905 he was chosen leader of the Saskatchewan Liberal Party and asked to form the first provincial government. Under his leadership, the party won the elections of 1905, 1908 and 1912.(Submitted on February 13, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Thomas Walter Scott.
During the discussions about creating provinces out of the North-West Territories, Scott initially supported territorial Premier Frederick Haultain's proposal to create one big province (to be named "Buffalo") out of what is today Alberta and Saskatchewan – but then converted to the two-province option favoured by Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Liberal government. Scott was Saskatchewan's second longest-serving Premier, serving one continuous term from 1905 to 1916. Scott was also the minister of various departments during his tenure as premier.(Submitted on February 13, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
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