Tragically Beautiful

I frequently drive Eagle Butte Road between Dunmore and the Cypress Hills in Alberta, and when I'm nearing the intersection with Township Road 94 I always slow down and look to the east.  As often as not I'll drive down a few miles to take some photos of the tragically failing old church structure...quite beautiful in its own way. 

The Congregational Church and Cemetery at Gros Ventre-Tothill was photographed on June 17, 2017.

Jasman

Most every spring I take a drive into the country to see the Jasman School sign...a long time favourite.

A little more banter about it here: Jasman

Photographed near Juno, Alberta on April 11, 2023.

Holy Mission 1959

There you go.

Photographed at Pryma Church near Smuts, Saskatchewan on August 4, 2020.

Morning Star School

A one-room schoolhouse near Burdett...

...set against a big blue Alberta sky.

Photographed on April 11, 2023.

She's Still a Sweetie

Stopped to take some photos of an old schoolhouse but as soon as I stepped out of the car this border collie from the farm across the road came over to greet me.  She was quite shy at first but we soon enjoyed some cuddles and pets.

It may be hard to tell from the photo but somehow her right eye had been hurt in the past and she's most likely lost sight in it.  The good news is that she seems to have adapted quite well, and best of all, she's still a sweetie.  

When I was ready to leave she went back to the farmyard and laid down beside the swing set where the farm kids were playing.  A wave goodbye and I was back on the road. 

Photographed near Burdett, Alberta on April 11, 2023.

Marge and Bill

Together forever in the Silver Pine Church of the Ascension Cemetery. 

Photographed near Nipawin, Saskatchewan on August 7, 2020.

Lunner Norwegian Church

Some photos from a summer road trip through south and central Saskatchewan a few years ago.  

I stopped at Lunner Norwegian Church and Cemetery in the early afternoon on the second day of the trip and was instantly captivated: historic, rustic and charming...can't beat that!  I hope the photos capture the essence of my visit.

The church will celebrate its centennial this year.

Something that rarely happens but was certainly appreciated...each and every day of my week-long trek was filled with blue skies and green grass which in turn encouraged an overall carefree and light heartedness to the journey.  Easily one of the best road trips ever.

Photographed near Southey, Saskatchewan on August 3, 2020.

Easter Sunday

Enjoy your Easter Sunday.

Photographed at Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church and Cemetery near Candiac, Saskatchewan on July 28, 2022.

Summer in Angusville

Isn't it such a beautiful sight!

Summer will be here again soon.

Photographed in Angusville, Manitoba on July 26, 2022.

Flag Park

An unexpected but pleasant surprise...the George Phelps Flag Park.

A combination flag and tree planting park in Rossburn, Manitoba.

After taking some photos around town I stopped at the Rossburn Hotel Restaurant for a late breakfast.  The down home cooking came along with friendly visits from a local farmer and the hotel owner.  Highly recommended!

Photographed on July 26. 2022.