"R"

Ruddell Cemetery is a community cemetery dating back to the 1910's.

A simple post and chain fence separates the cemetery from the road allowance.  The gate sign is bold.

The view from within the cemetery.

Photographed near Ruddell, Saskatchewan on October 23, 2019.

"Q"

Near the end of the day at Quill Lake Cemetery.

Late afternoon sunshine highlighting a few of the over thirteen hundred grave markers in this country cemetery.

Snow drifts amongst the headstones.

Photographed near Quill Lake, Saskatchewan on November 27, 2020.

Amber and Sienna

Amber and sienna tones define the stained glass windows at Saint Luke's Catholic Church in Noonan, North Dakota.  The touches of lavender and green set each one off nicely.  Enjoy!

This is the window above the side door near the altar.  It is the only window of the group that has no green glass.  It's also much smaller than the others but with a unique design.  

The window above the front entrance to the church...inside looking out.   

Photographed on October 28, 2017.

"P"

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church near Acadia Valley, Alberta.

The gate sign frames the church nicely.

The church was built in 1918 with...

...the cemetery being established in 1917.

A gate for each the cemetery and the church is unusual but much appreciated...makes a statement.

Photographed on November 17, 2019.

"O"

The congregation of Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Parish was established in 1904.

A small log and mud church built at the time was soon outgrown so in 1919 the larger church seen in these photos was built. 

The majority of the parishioners were Polish and Ukrainian immigrants from Galicia.

New and old grave markers.

The view from here...

Information courtesy of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon.

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

"N"

Norrona Lutheran Church was built over a century ago by Norwegian immigrants.

Lilies beginning to bloom in the cemetery.

The church and cemetery have been in continuous use since their inception in 1917.  A cousin of mine is now the pastor here.

The view from the altar...

...and vice versa, the "old fashioned" kneeling altar looks like new.

Photographed near Bulyea on August 3, 2020.

"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.