1870-1879

Manitoba — July 15, 1870

The province of Manitoba was officially created and joined Canadian Confederation. At the time, Manitoba was known as the "Postage Stamp Province" due to its shape and size, approximately 130 miles east to west and 110 miles north to south. The boundaries were first extended west (to their present location) and north (to the 53° line of latitude) in 1881. The border with Ontario was decided in 1884. In 1912, the boundaries of the province were extended to reach their current size.

Canada — 1874

The newly created Northwest Mounted Police march west from Dufferin, Manitoba. On passing the Turtle Mountains, they have a brief glimpse of some of the Minnesota Sioux and their white captives.

1874

A survey was completed of the region northwest of present-day Brandon, Manitoba, that would later become the Rural Municipality of Daly.

Manitoba — July 31, 1874

First Russian Mennonites arrive at Winnipeg on the steamer International.

World — 1876

Alexander Graham Bell successfully transmits the first bi-directional transmission of clear speech. An improved design for the “telephone” was patented the next year.

World — June 25, 1876 to June 26, 1876

Battle of Little Bighorn — A combined Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho force overwhelms the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States.

1878

Rapid City, Manitoba—originally known as Farmer’s Crossing—was established. Daly pioneers registered their claims at the Land Office located in the community.

Manitoba — December 4, 1878

First freight by rail reached St. Boniface, Manitoba. Two days later, the first freight for export was shipped by rail from St. Boniface via steamer.

Manitoba — 1879

Steamboat service was established on the Assiniboine River of Manitoba as far as Fort Ellice.

1879

T. Cousins, among the first to settle in Daly, constructed a cabin.