Flax and Canola

The edge of a field where the mauve flax flowers were mixed in with some yellow blooming canola...quite pretty.

Photographed near Manor, Saskatchewan on August 16, 2022.

Saint Augustine of Canterbury

A glimpse inside Saint Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church in Brandon, Manitoba.   

A special thanks to my sister Carol (who knows people at the church) which in turn made it possible for me to photograph the interior.

Photographed on July 27, 2022.

"Gyönyörű hely az országban"

"A Beautiful Place Out in the Country"

The view across the road from the Kaposvar Historic Site...the first Hungarian settlement in Saskatchewan...and what a beautiful view it is.

Photographed near Esterhazy on October 15, 2022.

Indoor Garden and More

My colourful indoor garden accompanied by a Nuu-Chah-Nulth moon mask and totem pole carved by master carver Tim Paul.  

Everyone should have a totem pole.

Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on April 15, 2023.

Indoor Gardening

Everything outdoors is so brown and drab I decided to start some colourful foliage plants indoors.

And just to brighten it up even more I picked up some tulips at the florist.  

Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on April 14, 2023.

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.