Absolutely Superb!

Hard to beat that!

Seems that the "Pool" logo was never painted out (like it is on so many).

Photographed in Superb, Saskatchewan on October 22, 2019.

Holy Ghost at Stadnyk

A warm and bright winter day at Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

The central dome is unusually wide and flat.

A large Orthodox cross tops the dome with smaller crosses on the transepts.

The cemetery is on a low rise at the front of the church.

The bell tower has a distinct lean towards the north.

Photographed near Tuffnell, Saskatchewan on January 20, 2021.

Transfiguration

Transfiguration of Jesus Ukrainian Orthodox Church on a very cold winter afternoon.

The church was built in 1949 but was never completely finished.

My hope is that the building is allowed to stand as an artifact of the past for many years to come.

Photographed near Fosston, Saskatchewan on January 19, 2021.

Saint Peter's at Lac La Nonne

Saint Peter's Anglican Church on a sunny winter day.

A small cemetery with large mature trees sits behind the the church.

The exterior of the church has been weather-proofed with a new metal roof and stucco siding but...

...a peek through a window shows the interior to be mostly original to when it was built in 1911. 

Photographed at Lac La Nonne, Alberta on February 17, 2021.

Nice Barn

Love the side door entry to the hayloft.

Photographed near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on January 17, 2021.

Saint Alphonsus at Boyle

The gate... 

...and beyond at Saint Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery near Boyle, Alberta.

Photographed on February 19, 2021.

Concession Booth

This past winter I came across something I hadn't seen in years...a concession booth.

This is where you could get a hot dog, hamburger or pop at any number of community events.  The people manning the counter always knew your name and if you were a penny short it was no big deal. 

The booth in these photos is at Saint Michael's Parish near Rossington, Alberta.  Chances are they have perogies and sausages on the menu.

Photographed on February 18, 2021.

On my way to the Acreage

I always look forward to seeing this little donkey on my way to the acreage where I take care of some gardening duties.

And this is her partner in the pasture.  

I think they have a pretty good life together...lots to eat, fresh water and shelter from the ever changing weather in southeastern Alberta.  Their summer shelter is covered and also outfitted with a large fan so they can get out of the sun and keep cool.  Kudos to their caregivers.   

Photographed on June 12, 2018.

Long Shots (The Elevators at Lepine)

It had been a wonderfully warm and sunny fall day on the road through central Saskatchewan.  Last stop before supper was Saint Michael's Greek Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Bukowina).

 

At the turnoff to the church I noticed a distant pair of prairie sentinels looking haggard but proud against a recently harvested grain field.  It was an inviting view worth a stop for a couple of long shots.

Photographed near Lepine, Saskatchewan on October 25, 2019. 

Ascension

Saint Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church stands on a hillside clearing near Old Maryville, Saskatchewan.  A solemn landmark from another time.  

Photographed on August 7, 2020.