Святий Михайло в Пено

Saint Michael at Peno.

The church began construction in 1909.

A concrete and stone bell tower is tucked into the southwest corner of the grounds.

The cemetery was established in 1904 and is less than half a mile south of the church. 

Saint Michael the Archangel Russo Orthodox Church and Cemetery is in Lamont County, Alberta.

Photographed on January 6, 2019.

Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery

Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery near Alma Lake, Saskatchewan.

The memorial marker displays a photo of the church that once stood here.

A reminder of things past.

Photographed on October 29, 2017.

Tin Cup Joe

A hand-crafted grave marker in Saint Andrew's Anglican Cemetery.

1836-1933 is a long life.

There has to be a story behind the name "Tin Cup Joe."

Photographed near Fenton, Saskatchewan on August 6, 2020.

In Flight

One of the most graceful fliers ever.

This is an adult turkey vulture gliding above Saint Michael's Orthodox Church near Montmartre, Saskatchewan.  Nature really is quite wonderful.

Photographed on May 19,2021.

Farm Elevator

A small farm elevator near Revenue, Saskatchewan.

Photographed on November 28, 2019.

Saint Thomas at Vernon (Inside)

The altar...

...and back.

The chandelier.

The triptych above the altar.  "Gloria tibi Domine" translates as "Glory be to Thee O Lord."

The tiny round stained glass window above the triptych.

This window on the back wall "sets the mood" for the church interior...subdued golds and yellows with just that little bit of blue for some drama.

Three of the windows were donations from parishioners...

...who each wanted a loved one... 

...memorialized according to their beliefs.

The remaining windows utilize this design allowing more soft light to enter.  The window wells are almost two feet deep.

A final view inside Saint Thomas taken from the tower doors entrance.

Photographed near McLean, Saskatchewan on May 18, 2021.

Saint Thomas at Vernon (Outside)

Saint Thomas Anglican Church in the community formerly known as Vernon.

The church was built over the course of 1898-1899 with the chancel and tower being added in 1903.

This was my third try at seeing the church.  The two previous attempts were during the winter months at which time I discovered the local rural roads were buried in snow.   

The main entrance is through the double doors in the crenellated tower.  

The cemetery was established soon after the construction of the church.

Lovely setting for a country church...a meadow surrounded by trees.

Information courtesy of Canada's Historic Places.

Photographed near McLean, Saskatchewan on May 18, 2021.

Purple, White and Furry

Vinca blooming in a shady corner.

Creamy white flowers on the arched stems of Solomon's Seal.

And the cottontail bunny who helps with the lawn mowing.  

Photographed in Alex's yard on May 29, 2021.

White and Purple

The old-fashioned lilacs and honeysuckles are still in bloom here.

Sure signs of spring. 

Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on May 29, 2021.

Holy Family

A mosaic tile scene of Jesus, Mary and Joseph above the front entrance of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in the village of Odessa, Saskatchewan.

Finding such well executed art adds a highlight to the day.  

Photographed on May 19, 2021.