Qu'Appelle

American  

[kwuh-pel] / kwəˈpɛl /

noun

1. a river in S Saskatchewan and SW Manitoba, Canada, flowing E to the Assiniboine River. 270 miles (434 km) long.

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Example Sentences

This photo dated around 1900 shows a First Nations elder with children at the Qu’Appelle Indian Industrial School in Lebret, in what is now Saskatchewan.

From New York Times

I should sit on the left side of the scenic car, a prime spot to view the sweeping Qu’Appelle Valley.

From Washington Post

The Qu’Appelle River runs 267 miles through Saskatchewan to join the Assiniboine River in Manitoba.

From Washington Times

When it comes to water management, the Qu’Appelle and Assiniboine river have limited controls.

From Washington Times

Immediately on the banks of the Qu'appelle Valley near the 'Round Hill' opposite Moose Jaws Forks, are the remains of ancient encampments, where the Plain Crees, in the day of their power and pride, had erected large skin tents, and strengthened them with rings of stones placed round the base.

From Project Gutenberg