Alfred King: It had been decided that I should leave. He was accused of interfering with the trapping grounds of the Indigenous people and, thereby, threatening them. And so, the day after Christmas, I left with an Indigenous guide and went to Mad Trapper's cabin on the Rat River.
Angela Misri: The voice you just heard is that of Alfred King, an RCMP officer stationed in Aklavik, Northwest Territories in 1931. And what day was he referring to? It was simply the beginning of what would be one of the greatest pursuits in RCMP history, lasting over 48 days and spanning more than 200 kilometers at temperatures around -40 degrees... in an effort to capture a fugitive known as 'the Mad Trapper'. Welcome to the second season of 'Voyages dans l'histoire canadienne', a podcast that explores significant moments in Canadian history. This podcast is funded by the Government of Canada and created by The Walrus Lab. My name is Angela Misri.
Angela Misri: In this episode, we will talk about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in honor of their 150th anniversary. Now, there are several controversies surrounding the RCMP - and we will address some of them - but first, let's go back to the Mad Trapper...
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