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Fall snowstorms had dust in them

By Hilda Hass – Saskatoon, Sask. One storm I remember was in January 1946. It snowed and blew for three days. We were expecting our first baby and I had a doctor’s appointment in Saskatoon. We [continue…]

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Special night was most magical

By Ann (Lysak) Stoute – Brampton, Ont. When I was about seven years old on our farm in Hazel Dell, Sask., Christmas Eve was the most magical night of the year. Outside the air was cold and [continue…]

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Will Christmas cards be a thing of the past?

By Hilda Zaiser – Winnipeg, Man. Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a definite decline in the sending of Christmas cards. Many people have stopped sending cards altogether. Some prefer email. That’s understandable considering it’s [continue…]

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Hop, skip, leap and land!

Bob Edwards of Buchanan, Sask. takes a tumble in soft sand after a successful jump in the triple-jump event at the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association (SSFA) provincial seniors’ games in Saskatoon in 2012.

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Fun and billiard games!

Georgie Jones of Saskatoon has a difficult shot from the rail during competitive 8-ball tournament in the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association (SSFA) provincial seniors’ games in Saskatoon, Sask. in 2012.

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‘Winners Never Quit’

Tiny tyke footballers are colourfully depicted by artist Judy Crawford of Regina, Sask., in her painting titled ‘Winners Never Quit’ displayed at an art show at her city’s Argyle Park Community Centre.

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Tribute to the pioneers

Folks representing Heritage House Museum in Avonlea, Sask., paid tribute to the hard-working pioneers. The old wagon was entered in Avonlea’s centennial parade in late June, 2012.

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Praire pride parade

Dozens of colourful entries entertained local residents and hundreds of visitors in a July 2012 parade held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Preeceville, Sask.

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‘Success’ful Skyline Riders

Mounted members of the Skyline Riders, formed in 1993, took part in a centennial celebration at Success, Sask. in late June 2012. The riders are all from the Swift Current area.

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Breakfast Bonanza

Walter Weiss (left) and Gary and Evelyn Roszell, all of Assiniboia, Sask., fill their plates at pancake breakfast during the 2012 centennial event in their town.

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Flapjack fun!

Kitchen staff (left) Rosanna Wagner, Roberta Montgomery, and Suzanne Waiting of Assiniboia, Sask., make hundreds of pancakes at their town’s 100th anniversary celebration!

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Giving ‘er a good pull!

Doug Pearson of Saskatoon, Sask., applies plenty of human-power in starting this Fairbanks Morse 12 horsepower stationary engine during the annual PionEra event at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon.