The Church in Hecla Village

Hecla Island was one of my last stops on a recent road trip through Manitoba.  Although I didn't have a chance to explore the northern end of the island I did have time to take a leisurely drive through Hecla-Grindstone Provincial Park and Hecla Village where I found this nicely maintained church and cemetery.  Enjoy!

Photographed in Hecla Village, Manitoba in October 21, 2022.

Saint Nicholas at Ozerna

Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church and Cemetery at Ozerna, Manitoba.

"Ozerna" means "lakes" in Ukrainian...and there are several of them in the area.  That means lots of little fishing spots and as many curves in the road. 

 

The church stands on a rise and is bordered by mature trees.  

Across the churchyard are the bell tower, crucifix and gated archway leading onto the hillside cemetery.

Photographed on October 17, 2022.

Never Forgotten

A handcrafted grave marker inlaid with stained glass..."in loving memory of our mom."  

She was so young.  

Photographed at Turner Cemetery just north of Turner, Montana on October 21, 2018.

Grain Elevator in Meacham

Photographed in Meacham, Saskatchewan on August 8, 2020.

Sacred Heart in Gimli

Ukrainian Catholic Parish of Sacred Heart in Gimli, Manitoba.  

Don't forget...pancakes and sausages every first Sunday of the month.

Photographed on October 21, 2022.

Chipmunk

This chipmunk is a frequent visitor to Daisy's house in Elkwater.

I'd often see him or her scurrying from the woodland behind the house, along the top of the retainer wall and then down onto the driveway to collect the seeds from the numerous fallen cones.  When the cones hit the driveway they shatter to pieces, making collection of the individual seeds easy-peasy for these little guys.  They need a big stash of seeds to get them through the winter months so the more the better.

And this one is small, less than six inches long including that bushy tail.  Pretty cute too!

Photographed in Elkwater, Alberta on October 4, 2022.

One Horsepower

And what a handsome horsepower he is.

Photographed near Langbank, Saskatchewan on October 15, 2022.

What do you do...

 ...when you have some time on your hands and the weather is still nice?

Well, you go to Lake Winnipeg and watch the sunrise.

And after all that physical exertion you go for a nice drive in the country then have a three-hour lunch with someone you've never met before (but would certainly like to meet again).  What a day!  Back to the hotel for a nap.

Photographed in New Iceland, Manitoba on October 20, 2022.

Federowich Farms Elevator

A privately owned grain elevator at Gilbert Plains, Manitoba.

Photographed on October 13, 2022.

Morranville School

There must have been lots of kids around in 1920 to warrant a school this size out in the middle of nowhere...and made of brick no less.  This one's a beauty!

Photographed near Grandview, Manitoba on October 13, 2022.