All New Again

Remember the little bell tower with the red bow?  If not, click the following link for a quick refresher:  "Щасливого Різдва!"

Today I stopped again at Saint Elias Orthodox Church for another look and found that the old bell house is all new again.

The old siding and roof have now been replaced with fresh cut lumber and cedar shakes.  Now it's good for another century.  Pretty nice!

Photographed near Pakan, Alberta on July 19, 2021. 

Barn near Westhazel

With the help of some strategically placed retaining posts...

...this weathered old barn is still standing.  It's a beauty!

Photographed near Westhazel, Saskatchewan on July 16, 2023.

Ride Free

A headstone in North Park Pioneer Cemetery.

Photographed near Lea Park, Alberta on July 17, 2023.

Century Family Farm Award

A Century Family Farm Award honouring the Lake Family Farm near Westhazel, Saskatchewan.

The goose sculpture is exceptional.

Photographed on July 16, 2023.

Welcome to Acadia Valley

Photographed in Acadia Valley, Alberta on July 15, 2023.

A Trio of Butterflies

While gardening at Margaret and Bill's this past Saturday I noticed this trio of butterflies enjoying the nectar on some false spirea flowers.  Flutterbys are always a source of joy and wonderment.

Have seen lots of butterflies this season...a trend I hope continues in the years to come.

Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on July 8, 2023.

Madoc Grain Elevators

A pair of abandoned grain elevators in Madoc, Montana.

Photographed on June 18, 2023.

Twins

Time for a rest.

Photographed at (New) Hillside Cemetery in Medicine Hat, Alberta on July 9, 2023.

Two Bowstring Bridges near Dummer

Finding old bowstring bridges out in the middle of nowhere is always a treat...especially where the land is flat as a pancake.  But yes (though hidden well) there are creeks out here in the prairies.   

Bridge Number One above...

...and Bridge Number Two below.

Flowing water beneath, lush greenery all around and swallows overhead...I don't think I could have visited on a nicer day.

And the best news of all is that they are both still used on a daily basis.  Must be nice to drive over an historic bridge on the way into town to pick up the mail and then again back to the farm.

Photographed near Dummer, Saskatchewan on June 23, 2023.

Barreth Farm Sign

Remember Max and Wendy the border collies?

Well, they have a pretty nice sign at their farm near Macoun, Saskatchewan...don't you think?

Photographed on June 23, 2023.