Wooler S.D. No. 2098

A one-room school monument near Clair, Saskatchewan.

Photographed on October 9, 2021.

We Forgive You

A sign at the former site of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church near New Kiew, Alberta.

The church stood on a hill and was a well known local landmark.

Built in 1947, it replaced a smaller log church that had been put up in 1918.  The congregation had only just recently celebrated their one hundredth anniversary.

By 1999 the church no longer offered regular services but would open its doors for special occasions like weddings and funerals.

All was well and good...until this past summer when the church fell victim to arson and was completely destroyed. 

Now there is only an empty space where the church once stood...

...and a big heart.

Photographed on February 22, 2020 and September 21, 2021.

John

A grave marker at Saint Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery near Beaver Dale, Saskatchewan.

Photographed on July 29, 2021.

Good Morning

Two weeks ago today... 

...a chance encounter along a country road.  Isn't she a sweetie!

What a great way to start the day.

Photographed near Fonehill, Saskatchewan on October 10, 2021.

Barn in Canola

An abandoned barn in the middle of a canola field.  

Photographed near Kamsack, Saskatchewan on July 28, 2021.

Hague Water Tower

The Hague water tower is a beauty...looks like new!

Photographed at Hague, Saskatchewan on July 30, 2021.

Patience Lake

Christ Church and Cemetery at Patience Lake, Saskatchewan.

I was on my way to Saskatoon when I caught sight of this little Anglican church at the intersection of two highways just east of the city.

It's been around for a good long time.

A peek through the north-side windows...

...reveals a layer of holy dust on the pews.

The windows on the southern side are covered to protect the interior from the sun.

Photographed on October 8, 2021.

Father - Farmer - Musician

A memorial at the grave of a loved one.

Photographed at Saint Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery near Fosston, Saskatchewan.

Saint Paul

Saint Paul United Church near Rock Dell, Saskatchewan.

Last time I stopped to photograph the church it was locked up but luck was on my side for this visit.    

In winter:  Saint Paul United Church near Rock Dell

Photographed on October 10, 2021.

Bus Stop

An old tractor cab converted into a shelter where the kids can wait for the bus.

Photographed near Bergheim, Saskatchewan on October 8, 2021.