District of Saskatchewan
The District of Saskatchewan was a regional administrative district of Canada's North-West Territories. It was formed in 1882 was later enlarged then abolished with the creation of the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta in 1905. Much of the area was incorporated into the province of Saskatchewan. The western part became part of Alberta, and the eastern part (which extended to Lake Winnipeg) is now part of Manitoba.
| District of Saskatchewan | |
|---|---|
| District of North-West Territories | |
| 1882–1905 | |
A 1900 map showing the District of Saskatchewan at its greatest extent. | |
| History | |
• Established | 1882 |
• Disestablished | 1905 |
| Today part of | Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan |
The conflicts during the North-West Rebellion of 1885 occurred in the District of Saskatchewan.
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