La Pearl

An abandoned country church near Ribstone, Alberta.

The "sunray" detail in the roof peak is mirrored...

...above the entryway.

From the few shards of broken coloured glass remaining in the border around the window, the colours alternated between deep blue, turquoise and amber.  Must have looked quite lovely on a Sunday morning during a church service.

A rear view of the church...the cemetery can be seen on the right. 

It looks like the cemetery sign was a Canadian Centennial project.

One of the leafless box elder trees inside the cemetery.

Photographed on February 19, 2020.

Deshae

 

A grand headstone for a small child.

Photographed at Sainte Jeanne D'Arc Parish Cemetery near Domremy, Saskatchewan.

The Witch House (in Spring)

A handsome old house near Dollard, Saskatchewan.

Photographed on June 12, 2020.

Brush Hill S.D. No. 1032

A red brick schoolhouse in Minburn County, Alberta.

The building seems to be in very good condition.

Photographed near Vegreville on February 24, 2020.

The Krepakevich Family Farm

The Krepakevich Family Farm is now one hundred and twenty-three years old.

It is also the site of the family cemetery.

Photographed near Gorlitz, Saskatchewan on January 4, 2020.

Hello Deer

"Don't mind me while I have a little lay-down in the front yard."

Not only do most yards in town have their own resident bunny but also a deer or two (or more) that are regular visitors year-round.

Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on August 5, 2020.

Happy!

Some cheery daisies blooming in front of Eastend United Church this past spring.

Photographed on June 13, 2020.

Maple Creek S.D. No. 80

The huge old Maple Creek School.

It is now a museum that is well worth a look.

I love the staggered brick detail that surrounds the entire building.  It looks like 1910 was a good year.

Photographed in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan on June 12, 2020.

Barn by the Water

An unusual spot to find a barn...by the waterside.

Lots of Russian thistles in full bloom.

Homestead buildings can be seen in the background.

The barn has only one "eye."  

Photographed near Prud'homme, Saskatchewan on August 4, 2020.

Frenchman River Valley

Three years ago to the day...

Some photos taken while travelling east through the Frenchman River Valley towards Eastend, Saskatchewan.  The light-coloured areas in the hills are white clay deposits.  Great Western Railway operates a rail line through the valley.

It's one of those landscapes that simultaneously feels new yet familiar.  Highly recommended for an afternoon drive at any time of the year.   

Photographed on September 28, 2017.