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Going medieval in Regina

Medieval warriors from the Society For Creative Anachronism in Regina, Sask., subdue a make-believe combatant during Cathedral Village Street Festival.

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@ Preeceville, Sask., Centennial

Cousins Doris Cory of Cold Lake, Alta., Audrey Dauk of Benito, Man., and Larry Pankevich of Crystal Lake, Sask., reunited at the centennial celebration in Preeceville, Saskatchewan.

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Ready to bake…

Mary Senchyna of Prince Albert, Sask., displays loaves of fresh bread, ready to be baked in the clay oven at annual Prince Albert Exhibition.

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@ Wishart, Saskatchewan

Mary Kucey and Pat Kucey, with dogs, Izzy and Motley, wait to watch the parade at the Chicken Chariot Races in Wishart, Sask.

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@ Victoria B.C.

Carriage rides around downtown Victoria delights visitors from around the world, who enjoy the beauty of B.C.’s capitol.

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Winter in Saskatoon

Open water is still visible on the South Saskatchewan River as an arctic chill settles over Saskatoon in January, 2013. Several cold snaps this winter tested the mettle of prairie seniors but even on these [continue…]

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Frostads Garage

Frostad’s Garage in the small community of Kincaid in south central Saskatchewan.

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@ Chaplin’s Centennial

Clint Miller and his dad, William, led other members of the Miller family in a horse-drawn float in the Chaplin, Sask., parade to mark the community’s centennial in 2012.

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Prairie Snow Plane

An old snow plane is displayed at the museum in Mossbank, Sask., south of Moose Jaw. This relic once played an important role in prairie winter transportation for folks.

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@ Melfort, Sask.

Magnificent draught horses pulling a people-mover wagon during a hometown parade in Melfort, Saskatchewan.

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1929 Chevy

Barry Churchman of Rosetown, Sask., takes pride in driving his 1929 Chev. It cost $695 new and was the cheapest model that year.

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@ the Farm Progress show

Louis Szalai (left) of Stockholm, Sask., and John Wilson of Dubuc, Sask., admired this antique farm truck on display at the annual Farm Progress Show in Regina.

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Winter 2012 in Regina

Prairie residents were hit hard by several storms this winter (2012-13) that left many folks digging out cars and shovelling sidewalks, wondering how much snow would fall.

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Birch Hill Legion

A decorative stone facade adorns the front of the Royal Canadian Legion in Birch Hills, Sask. Legion halls across the country are used for meetings, socializing and community events.

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Heritage Hospital

The Fort Qu’Appelle Indian Hospital, built in 1909 in Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask., was designated as a Federal Heritage property.

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Smiling sisters

Faye Antonichuk of Preeceville, Sask., with sisters Marlene Chopty of Preeceville, Lois Friesen of Regina, and Jean Schemmer, Burlington, Ont., during the Preeceville Centennial.

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Tasty pastry treats

Tasty treats served up by (left) Maxine Smith, Lana Curry Philp, and Carol Brossart of Swift Current, suit every holiday and occasion!  

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Breakfast banter

Nettie Selland of Edmonton and Herb Bowditch of Sherwood Park, Alta., enjoyed conversing at the pancake breakfast for the 100th anniversary of Success, Saskatchewan.

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Home sweet home

Early 20th century Ukrainian house with thatched roof on display at the North Battleford, Sask., heritage village and farm.

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Playful puppets

Colourful puppets made by Audrey Rose of Saskatoon, Sask., delight the visitors at the annual Bazaart artisan and craft show in Regina.