The Prince Albert Volunteers (PAV) is the name of two historical infantry units headquartered in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The unit was first raised in 1885 during the North-West Rebellion and disbanded after hostilities ceased. In the 20th century, the unit was operational from 1913 to 1936 and 1941 to 1946. The PAV is now incorporated by amalgamation in the North Saskatchewan Regiment (N Sask R). Lineage The Prince Albert Volunteers Originated on 2 January, 1913, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, as the 52nd Regiment Prince Albert Volunteers. Amalgamated on 1 October, 1920, with the 105th Regiment Saskatoon Fusiliers to form The North Saskatchewan Regiment. Reorganized on 15 May, 1924, as one of four separate regiments: The Yorkton Regiment (now 64th Field Battery, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA), The Saskatoon Light Infantry, The Battleford Light Infantry, and The Prince Albert Volunteers. Amalgamated on 15 December, 1936, with The Battleford Light Infantry and redesignated as The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers. Redesignated on 1 May, 1941, as The Prince Albert Volunteers. Redesignated on 5 March, 1942, as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Prince Albert Volunteers. Amalgamated on 1 April, 1946, with The Battleford Light Infantry (16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse) (Reserve) and again redesignated as The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers. Amalgamated on 1 September, 1954, with the 50th Field Squadron, RCE, and Redesignated as The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers (Machine Gun). Amalgamated on 17 February, 1955, with The Saskatoon Light Infantry (Machine Gun) and redesignated as The North Saskatchewan Regiment (Machine Gun). Redesignated on 11 April, 1958, as 1st Battalion, The North Saskatchewan Regiment (The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers). Perpetuations 53rd Battalion (Northern Saskatchewan), CEF History North-West Rebellion The Prince Albert Volunteers or Prince Albert Rifles were organized in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, North-West Territories, for service in the Canadian Militia during the North-West Rebellion. "Gentleman" Joe McKay, an Anglo-Métis scout of the North-West Mounted Police was sent to Prince Albert from Fort Carlton to enlist about 20 men as volunteers on 20 March 1885. On the 21st, 22 men were sworn in before Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Sproat. The volunteers were commanded by Captain Moore, who had retired from the Canadian Militia. On the 23rd they arrived at Fort Carlton and were armed with Snider-Enfield rifles. They saw their only action fighting alongside the police against Gabriel Dumont's Métis forces at the Battle of Duck Lake on March 26, 1885, where they suffered the