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warden of the plains Hist. 
in the Red River Settlement, an official having charge of the keeping of law and order on the plains, as during the buffalo hunts.
- 1828 (1963) The Council resolved [in July 1828] "That Mr. Cuthbert Grant be appointed Warden of the Plains of Red River at a salary of £200 p. Annum and that the Duties of his Office be the prevention of illicit Trade in Furs within that District under the direction of Chief Factor McKenzie."
- 1861 It was judged necessary that Mr. Grant, the under sherriff and warden of the plains should accompany them to prevent any further outbreak.
- 1966 As Warden of the Plains, Councillor of Assiniboia, Sheriff and Magistrate, doctor, fighter, teacher, judge and drinker, Grant brought peace to Western Canada.
- 1828 (1963) The Council resolved [in July 1828] "That Mr. Cuthbert Grant be appointed Warden of the Plains of Red River at a salary of £200 p. Annum and that the Duties of his Office be the prevention of illicit Trade in Furs within that District under the direction of Chief Factor McKenzie."