St. Mary's Catholic Parish has been in active service since 1883 - nearly 127 years! However, the church you see above has not been around that long; it's the fourth to serve this parish in its long history.
Built in 1960, this fourth church has ornate stain glass windows, high vaulted ceilings and elaborate woodwork inside. It is a testament to the dedication and workmanship of those who built it.
St. Mary's Catholic Parish is found in several Canadian history books; it was the temporary resting place of Louis Riel, after he was hung for being found guilty of treason in 1885 for leading the Riel Rebellion. His body was eventually transported to St. Boniface, Manitoba a few weeks later for burial.
For information about the 125 anniversary of the parish, visit the Archdiocese's website.
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