Mounties mail

You're referring to the iconic Mountie mail!

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a long history of delivering mail in rural areas of Canada, particularly in the early 20th century. The Mounties would often carry mailbags on their horses or in their wagons as they traveled through the countryside, delivering mail to remote communities.

The practice of using Mounties to deliver mail was known as "mounted mail" or "mounted postal service." It was a vital service, especially in areas where roads were poor or non-existent, and mail delivery was a challenge.

The mounted mail service was officially established in 1885, and it continued until the 1950s, when the Canadian government began to phase out the service and replace it with more modern mail delivery methods.

Today, the RCMP still delivers mail in some rural areas, but it's no longer a widespread practice. However, the image of a Mountie on horseback, carrying a mailbag, remains an iconic symbol of Canadian history and culture.