Borshchiw

The church community of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church was established in 1907.

The name "Borshchiw" was the name of the county where the Ukrainian settlers originated.  In 1947 the present day church was built.

The belfry that had been originally constructed along with the first church in 1907 was renovated at the same time the new church was being built.

The apse is unusually truncated for a church this size.

Two cupolas and five crosses.

Borshchiw Cemetery is about half a mile down the road from the church.  It was established soon after the settlers arrived at their new home on the prairies.

Birthdays shown on some of the grave markers date back to the mid-1800's...

...and a number of "Unknown" rest among the identified.      

Information courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon.

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

Odessa Elevator

A former Pool elevator in Odessa, Saskatchewan.

Along the Canadian National Rail Line.

Photographed on May 19, 2021. 

Highland Cemetery

The cemetery was established by Lutherans in the early 1900's.

The winged hearts on the gates are made from horseshoes.

Gray marble headstones for Earl Leroy Dinnetz...

...and Melvin Moger who were both only five years old.   

The reservoir in the background is Rattlesnake Lake. 

Photographed near Whitla, Alberta on May 19, 2017.

Kenlis S.D. No. 6

All that remains of Kenlis School are the front steps.  A handsome stone monument was built on the landing in 1966.

The Kenlis School District was the first rural school district in the Northwest Territories with the first school opening in 1885.  A new school was built in 1902 which was replaced in 1946.

Can't miss it in the big prairie landscape.

Photographed near Abernathy, Saskatchewan on May 18, 2021.

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.