Government House, Battleford

Constructed in 1876 as the seat of government for the North-West Territories, Government House hosted the North-West Council's annual sessions in 1878, 1879, and 1881 before the seat of government was transferred to Regina in 1883. From 1883 to 1914 it served as an Indian Industrial School under the auspices of the Anglican Church, and it suffered minor damage during Indian raids in the Riel Rebellion. From 1916 to 1931 the Seventh Day Adventists used it as an academy and made substantial improvements and additions. In 1931 the Oblates of Mary Immaculate purchased it as a training center for the Oblate congregation, and until 1950 St. Thomas College was also located there. It now contains St. Charles Scholasticate, a seminary for the training of Oblate priests and brothers.

Saskatchewan · Canada