Jasper, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)
The First Recorded North West Mounted Police Patrol in this Valley
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 2022
1. The First Recorded North West Mounted Police Patrol in this Valley Marker
The first recorded patrol was made into this valley on the 3rd August 1893 by Insp. A. E. Snyder of the North West mounted police and was followed, in 1903 by Cst. M. Bailey who remained in the area for about one month. It was not until 1913 that a member of the Royal North West Mounted Police was stationed here permanently. It is believed that the first cells were located at what is now 415 Geikie Street which was destroyed by fire and subsequently relocated at 308 Patricia Street. In 1921 the Force moved its office quarters and cells to 501 Geikie Street and remained in that rented building until 1926 when this building was completed. At this time, this building housed the Jasper Sub/District Headquarters with Insp. E. G. Frere commanding. 1932 saw the closure of the Sub/District but this building continued to be used as Jasper detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In January of 1974, the offices were moved from this location to more modern and spacious accommodation two blocks west of this site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is August 3, 1893.
Location. 52° 52.642′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Canadian Rockies. It is also in the Prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony and also Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jasper School District No. 3063/District scolaire 3063 de Jasper (within shouting distance of this marker); Jasper Information Centre/Le centre d'information de Jasper (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Two Brothers Totem Pole 2011 / Mât totémique des Deux-Frères 2011 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jasper's Raven Totem Pole 1915-2009 / Mât totémique du Corbeau de Jasper de 1915 à 2009
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 2022
2. Jasper Municipal Library
The marker is mounted at eye level on the stone fireplace just to the left of the front entrance.
Also see . . .
1. North West Mounted Police (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: The North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) was a Canadian paramilitary police force, established in 1873, to maintain order in the new Canadian North-West Territories (NWT) following the 1870 transfer of Rupert's Land and North-Western Territory from the Hudson's Bay Company to Canada. The NWMP was established by the Canadian government during the ministry of Prime Minister Sir John Macdonald who defined its purpose as “the preservation of peace and the prevention of crime” in the vast NWT. Macdonald envisioned the police force as a para-military force, writing that the “best force would be mounted riflemen, trained to act as cavalry... and styled police”.(Submitted on September 29, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Jasper Municipal Library History.
Excerpt: The Jasper Municipal Library was founded on November 12, 1942. The original location was in the basement of the Jasper Park Information Building. In 1975 the Library relocated to a historic building, which was constructed in 1926 as the Jasper Sub/District Headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The RCMP moved to a new, larger, and more modern building. The library did extensive renovations to the interior of the building, attempting to maintain its original charm.(Submitted on September 29, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
