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The "awkward squad" being put through it's paces at Fort WhoopUp
Three of the Midlanders with their Sgt. Major at Fort Macleod May 2000
Five different groups are in this picture taken on the Victoria long weekend in May 2000 at the Barracks site at Fort MacLeod, AB. Riders of the Plains (Red tunics, tan breeches and white helmets), 9th Battalion Rifles (Blue tunics), Midlanders (Red tunics and Blue helmets), Cochrane Fast Guns (Cowboy outfits), and N.W.M.P. Commemorative Association(Red tunics, blue breeches, pillbox hats).
You just never know when someone is going to show up and stick a camera in your face...
"Gunner Phillips" firing the 1875 pattern Mountain Howitzer.
Midlanders being inspected by their Sgt. Major prior to going on Parade at Fort Macleod May 2000
Skirmish line with the Riders of the Plains (Red Tunics and White Helmets) on the Left, the Midland Historical Volunteers 1885 (RedTunics and Blue Helmets) in the center and the 9th Battalion Rifles Commemorative (In Black) on the right
The "Prisoners" (Members of the Lethbridge and District Black Powder Club) being marched out of Fort WhoopUp by the Midland Historical Volunteers 1885, the Riders of the Plains, and the 9th Battalion Rifles
FORT BATTLEFORD July 2001
Firing a Volley
A View of what the Enemy sees
WILD WEST WEEKEND - FORT WHOOPUP August 2001
On Parade at WhoopUp awaiting Inspection
Mock Battle Defending the Fort at WhoopUp August 2001
Mock Battle attacking the Fort at WhoopUp August 2001
WILD WEST WEEKEND - FORT WHOOPUP August 10 and 11, 2002
Marching out to the Flag Raising Ceremony at WhoopUp August 2002
Saluting the Flag at WhoopUp August 2002
Lining up to advance on the Fort August 2002
So, which Donut Shop should we go to?
"If they're going to Tim Horton's Donuts then we'll go to Dunkin Donuts
"Rattlesnake Jack" and Friends at WhoopUp August 2002
Mock Battle - Army advancing in Line (with the 'Sisters of Mercy' tending to the wounded)
Mock Battle - A Spectators eye view of the Battle
Mock Battle - A front row seat's view
Mock Battle - Another view
SOD TURNING CEREMONY - FORT MACLEOD October 5, 2002
Practicing beforehand
Riders of the Plains Mounted Troop inline by twos
Awaiting Inspection
Inspection of the Colour Guard
Firing a Salute
Witnessing the Sod Turning Ceremony
Relaxing Afterwards(left to right: Midland Historical Volunteers 1885, Riders of the Plains, North West Mounted Police Association, Cochrane Fast Guns)
WILD WEST WEEKEND - FORT WHOOPUP August 9 and 10, 2003
Using the wagon for cover
We set off car alarms in the parking lot with this shot
The Midlander's trusty Sgt. Brad and his bride Diane at their wedding August 9, 2003
Of course, having fun isn't the only reason we do this. It also gives us a chance to be actors! The next four pictures were taken at a movie shoot at Batoche N.H.S.
This is a view of twenty of the twenty-seven W.C.R.A. members from five different groups; Riders of the Plains, Midland Historical Volunteers, 45th Victorian Regiment, 65th Mount Royal Rifles, and the 9th Battalion Rifles (Voltigeurs).
Video crew at Batoche
This is a "thin" red line?
Just out of the Makeup trailer for his big scene.
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Last modified on December 12, 2003
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