"M"

This is Saint Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church and Cemetery near Fosston, Saskatchewan.

Building on the church started in 1910 and was completed in 1911.  It was the first church in the district.

Many of the founding members are now at rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Information courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon and Canada's Historic Places.

Photographed on January 19, 2021.

Red Roses

A headstone in Cimetière Catholique Romain de Saint-Philippe-de-Néri near Vonda, Saskatchewan.

Definitely a wedding day photo.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Photographed on August 4, 2020.

"L"

Lawtonia Zion Lutheran Church was built in 1919.

The steeple is tall with pinnacles on each corner. Notice the nest...a bird has decided this is a good place to raise a family.

The "Memory Lane" gate entrance leads to the cemetery.

The church has recently been repainted with the exception of the tallest part of the steeple.  I'm sure they'll get to that soon.

The church is a local landmark.

Photographed near Flowing Well, Saskatchewan on November 3, 2020.

A New Visitor

The newest visitor to my balcony is this male Downy Woodpecker.

I used to see him only occasionally but he's now a daily visitor.

He's pretty showy with his red nape, striped head and spotted wings.

Peanuts are his favourite.

Photographed on February 8, 2021.

"K"

I was on my way from Wynyard to Regina, via the back roads of course, and just around a corner was Kutawa School...a complete surprise!

In need of a fresh coat of paint but other than that the building seems to be pretty solid.

The original paint scheme was white with navy blue trim.

That flagpole is as straight as the day is was made.

Photographed near Punnichy, Saskatchewan on January 21, 2021.

"J"

Saint John Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Weirdale, Saskatchewan.

A hot summer day with not even a hint of a cloud in the sky.

This big country church has been well maintained over the years...looks like the lawn had just been mowed before my visit.

The dome and cupolas are constructed of a stippled tin alloy giving a softer overall appearance to the church. 

Photographed on August 6, 2020.

"I"

An elegant little church in the Saskatchewan countryside.

This is Profitis Ilias Greek Orthodox Church.

It is a privately built and owned church decicated to Saint Ilias.  The blue door is "the finishing touch." 

Ilias is yet another spelling for Elia, Elias or Elijah.

The ornately designed wrought iron gate at the entrance to the church. 

Photographed near Endeavour, Saskatchewan on March 19, 2020.

A Daisy Day

A few days ago we had a beautiful weather day...+14°C, a tee-shirt and a windbreaker was plenty warm enough.  A great day to take Daisy for a walk.

Photographed on February 2, 2021.

And now for something completely different...

Some friends are vacationing in Hawaii and yesterday they were hiking through some lava fields.  

Gee...I hope they didn't get a sunburn!

Photographed by Linda Gordon on February 6, 2021.

"H"

Saint Helen's Anglican Church at Stellaville, Alberta was built in 1912.

The crenellated parapet combined with the Rural Gothic architecture are familiar to many Anglican churches of the time.

A small cemetery sits comfortably behind the church.

The original stained glass window, which came from Italy, was relocated to Saint Saviour's Anglican Church in Vermilion, Alberta.

Information courtesy of the Alberta Register of Historic Places.

Photographed on February 22, 2020.