"The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper"

The illustrations below appeared in the December 31st, 1881, edition of the London, England, newspaper named in the subject line.  

"Mountie Lifestyle No Picnic"

The article below was published in the Calgary Herald on August 1st of 2000 as Fort Calgary was celebrating its 125th anniversary. It provides a glimpse into the hardships faced by the men at the time, and some general historical data about the fort itself. 

The Mounties Always Fetch Their Man

The brief article below appeared in the Fort Benton (Montana, USA) Weekly Record of April 13th, 1877.

It is unfortunate that I was not able (at least thus far) to locate an undamaged version of the article. It is believed to be the source, or perhaps inspiration is the more accurate term, of the "always get their man" tagline attached to the Mounties. 

Irvine must be Acheson Gosford Irvine, who joined the  NWMP in 1875. He would have been Assistant Commissioner at that time, and became Commissioner in November 1880.

Winder is likely William Winder, who commanded 'C' Troop during the March West in 1873, then through to his discharge in 1881.