Smoky Butte Township School

A one room school near Stady, North Dakota.

The flagpole is still straight and the building looks as sturdy as the day it was built.

The two doors suggest separate boy's and girl's entrances.

An unusual feature of the school is that the brick chimney has been stuccoed.

Photographed on December 19, 2018.

Folk Art

A grave marker at the first cemetery of Saint Julien Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Mary the Protectress.

For me this was a remarkable and outstanding find.  It's rare to see such a lovingly handcrafted memorial for a dear one that has passed.

Photographed near Saint Julien, Saskatchewan on August 5, 2020.

"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.