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School's Out For Gopher Day In Saskatchewan

Canadian History Ehx

English - May 20, 2019 18:22 - 8 minutes - ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
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On May 1, 1917, thousands of children from hundreds of school were given the day off. Why? To kill 500,000 gophers in a governmental effort to rid the province of the animal. Did it do more harm than good? What was the experience of gopher day like for children, organizers and others? Today, we delve into this unique Saskatchewan holiday from year's past.
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On May 1, 1917, thousands of children from hundreds of school were given the day off. Why? To kill 500,000 gophers in a governmental effort to rid the province of the animal. Did it do more harm than good? What was the experience of gopher day like for children, organizers and others? Today, we delve into this unique Saskatchewan holiday from year's past.

Support: patreon.com/canadaehx

Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop

Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)

E-mail: [email protected]

Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird

Mastadon: @[email protected]

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx

YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

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