Ford who worked in the building trade in Canada, had the honor or of escorting Lord Grey, Governor General, and Sir Wilfred Laurier, the prime minister, when they were in Regina to inspect the biggest house in the city.

Harry was married to Helena Pennington in 1909. He recalled "you may have an idea of how fierce the competition was, ladies were scarce in those days and there we were, four men to one girl!"

Ford built his bride a lumber mansion of two rooms, for which the materials cost all of $150. He paid tribute to the pioneer ladies when he recalled that most of the men would have quit and returned to the Old Country if not for the encouragement of their wives. It was a lonely time with families being completely isolated for months at

At all age 74 years when most of us would just sit back and take it easy, Ford began making Red Rivet Carts. After retiring from farming and from being a Saskatchewan Wheat Pool delegate for the Humboldt district for 34 years, this remarkable man was just beginning.

He was asked by the provincial government to build replicas of the Red River Cart and worked in a workshop that they provided in the Regina jail. His carts, which, were built in Regina and Humboldt holds, were placed in many hits historical sites in the province.

When Ford was 94 years old, he had to attend an international art and craft show in Toronto and his son, Ernest, accompanied him. Since that time, Ernest has made over 300 carts of his own. Ernest donated a full size cart, in memory of his father, to the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery where it is on display.

Harry Ford, an amazing pioneer who contributed greatly to our province, passed away at the age of 101.