"Щасливого Різдва!"

"Merry Christmas!" to those who follow the Julian calendar.   

This is Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at Kahwin, Alberta.

The congregation was established in 1931 at which time the first church was built.  After being destroyed by fire a new church, the one shown here, began construction in 1934.

The free standing bell tower is designed to house three bells (although only two bells are installed here).

A memorial table dedicated to the pioneers of the area.

The attractive bronze-coloured dome and cupolas are topped with black wrought iron crosses.  

The cemetery was established in the early 1900's by Presbyterians and continues to be used to this day.  On this occasion a few of the headstones in the cemetery were decorated for the holiday season.

Even if you don't follow the Julian calendar, another holiday is always welcome.

Information courtesy of the Canadian Orthodox History Project.  

"Щасливого Різдва!" means "Merry Christmas!" in Ukrainian.

Photographed on December 21, 2020.

Fall near Dubuc

A country road lined with deep-golden coloured trees.

Photographed near Dubuc, Saskatchewan.

Peterson Grain Elevator

 

The aging grain elevator in Peterson, Saskatchewan.

If you look closely you'll see a three-quarters moon overhead.

At one time it was operated by J & L Farms but now looks abandoned.

Photographed on August 8, 2020.

Bunny

A bunny enjoying the warmth and sunshine this past summer.

Photographed in Vicky and Noel's front yard on August 10, 2020.

Let Them Horses Run

A gravesite monument at Saint Laszlo Hungarian Cemetery.

Photographed near Lothian, Saskatchewan August 4, 2020.

Saints Donatien and Rogatien

Saints Donatien and Rogatien Roman Catholic Church is in the village of Prud'homme, Saskatchewan.

The church was built in 1907... 

...and the large central bell tower was added in 1922.

As suggested by the name, the parishioners were largely French immigrants.

Photographed on August 3, 2020.

Flowers

A huge country flower garden of sunflowers, cosmos and gaillardias near Melfort, Saskatchewan.

I admire those with a desire to make life just a little bit brighter.

Photographed on August 7, 2020.

"Happy Trails"

 

"Happy Trails" to everyone in the new year!

Photographed near Webb, Saskatchewan on August 2, 2020.

Retrospective - Outside and In - Part 1

Often an annual retrospective is a random collection of favourite photos taken throughout the year, which is a fine idea...a recollection of the past.  But this year I wanted to try something different and more thematic.

What I decided upon was a collection of photos of churches that I had the opportunity to see both outside and inside...none of which have been posted previously.  So, while the photos here represent memories for me, they will be a new experience for the viewers. 

The two photos above are:

Saint Paul's Lutheran Church
Elbourne-Serath, Saskatchewan 
March 17, 2020

Ukrainian Catholic Parish of the Holy Ghost
Hubbard, Saskatchewan
October 9, 2020

Evangelical Swedish Mission Church

Stockholm, Saskatchewan

October 11, 2020

New Stockholm Swedish Lutheran Church
Stockholm, Saskatchewan
October 11, 2020

Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church
Englefeld, Saskatchewan
March 21, 2020

Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
Hafford, Saskatchewan
November 23, 2020

Stanyslavtsi Ukrainian Catholic Church of Saint Nicholas
Bedfordville, Saskatchewan
October 12, 2020

Lawtonia Zion Lutheran Church
Neidpath, Saskatchewan
November 3, 2020

Dormition of Saint Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Meacham, Saskatchewan
August 8, 2020

Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of Saint George
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
October 13, 2020

Part 2 of this post will be available here tomorrow:

https://everybodyhastobesomewhere.blogspot.com/2020/12/retrospective-outside-and-in-part-2.html

All the best in 2021!

Land of the Living Skies

 

The former Pool grain elevator located between Saint Louis and Hoey in Saskatchewan.  Big, chunky and very shiny...looks like new. 

Land of the Living Skies...

...Begrand Farms.  Owned privately and still in use.

Photographed on August 6, 2020.