Monday, December 28, 2020

Sacred Heart at Egremont

 

Sacred Heart Catholic Church is in the hamlet of Egremont, Alberta.

The steeple is not only topped by a wrought iron cross but each corner at the base of the steeple has a decorative pinnacle also bearing a small cross.

The church was built in 1926 and the exterior appears to be mostly original to that date.

There is a cemetery on the grounds behind the church but the gates were locked at the time of my visit.

Photographed on December 18, 2020.

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Michael

 

A young boy's headstone at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery near Wishart, Saskatchewan.  He looks all dressed up for Sunday School in the ceramic photo.

I have to admit this reminded me of how my brothers and I dressed for Sunday School back in the 1960's...white shirt, black bow tie and a smile.

Photographed on November 28, 2020.


Saturday, December 26, 2020

Spirit Bison

 

White bison occur rarely and sighting this one earlier in the week made for a very special event.  

White bison play a significant part in many native American religions.

Photographed in Smoky Lake County, Alberta on December 21, 2020.

Friday, December 25, 2020

Nativity Scene

The nativity scene inside Saint Peter's Colony Church at Kronau, Saskatchewan.

Photographed on December 14, 2018.

Merry Christmas!

"Merry Christmas!" from Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Photographed near Saint Gregor, Saskatchewan on March 21, 2020.

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Remembered at Christmas

 

Nice to see those who have past are still a part of the Christmas celebration.

Photographed at Lindahl Cemetery near Tioga, North Dakota on December 18, 2018.

Christmas Trees

A row of spruce trees...each one decorated with a red bow for the holidays.

Photographed along a country lane near Old Wostok, Alberta on December 17, 2020. 

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Highland Hall of Barich

A beautifully restored community hall in Smoky Lake County, Alberta.

Highland Hall was originally built in 1933 by Ukrainian settlers.

Photographed on December 21, 2020.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Krause Milling Company

A grain elevator built in 1929 that was originally part of the Krause Milling Company.

Looks great with fresh paint and lettering.

Photographed in Radway, Alberta on December 12, 2020.

Monday, December 21, 2020

Bridge near Codette

A single arch bow string bridge near Codette, Saskatchewan.

The view from the "new" highway.

Photographed on November 17, 2020.