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Grey Owl's Cabin
- The first half of the story focuses on a hike to the cabin of
the late 1930s naturalist and writer, the rest looks at the man and his fascinating, and fraudulent, life.
Grey Owl Biography
- The skinny on Grey Owl, including books by and about him.
Living
off the Land - Meet the Bashutski family, typical Saskatchewan
grain farmers.
Tales of Wood -
A profile of Saskatoon wood-turning artist Michael Hosaluk.
Guy Vanderhaeghe
- Two-time winner of Canada's highest award for literature. The late Mordecai Richler said Vanderhaeghe's The Englishman's Boy "it's a stunning performance".
What, Me Worry?
- A Saskatchewan original, sculptor Joe Fafard is renowned for his amusing cows and caricatures.
Teach a Man
to Farm - European settlers to Saskatchewan found farming here to be far different from what they were accustomed to. William Motherwell used distance education to deliver critical agricultural information to widely-dispersed communities. His medium? The train.
Computers
and Clay - Down to earth and out in cyberspace with potter Michelle
Harris.
Rum Runner
Moon - Laurence 'Moon' Mullin is the last of the 'tunnel crawlers'
from Moose Jaw's wild Prohibition days.
Tales
from the Boozorium - The late Butch Carroll had an interesting
after-school job in the 1920s; he was a rum runner.
Mastering Gold
- Saskatoon goldsmith and designer Megan Broner apprenticed with
an Italian master but has a style all her own.
The Sudeten Saga
- When the Sudetenland was ceded to Hitler in 1938, it became a dangerous place for Germans who didn't support him. Imagine what it was like for anti-Nazi tradesmen and professionals secreted from
the occupied Sudetenland to begin life anew in Saskatchewan, as farmers.
Count Imhoff
- German Count Berthold Von Imhoff created an unlikely island of
Italian High Renaissance art within the rolling and wooded farmland
of St. Walburg, Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan's
Own - Twenty-five Saskatchewanians who've made their mark: Joni Mitchell, Allan Fotheringham, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Dick Assman. . .
Looking Glass
- The Glass Wheatfield gave artist Jacqueline Berting critical acclaim and
a popular following. It also spawned a mini industry of glass wheat.
The Scots
are Coming! - Bob and Lesley Young left Scotland to farm in
Saskatchewan, and now they're inviting their friends to join them.
Range Rider
- Not many people can tell you the trick involved in "swimming" a herd of cattle
across a river. Meet oldtime cowboy Pete Perrin.
Where Pigs
Fly - The venerable Village of Englefeld, where community
spirit is a tangible resource.
Gabriel Dumont
- Vancouver writer Gordon McIntyre looks at the life of the brilliant
Metis military commander who personified the spirit of a people.
Co-op Toques
- From Tisdale to Tinseltown with Saskatchewan comic Brent Butt.
The Giant Beaupre
- The extraordinary tale of Edouard Beaupre, of Willowbunch, who, at 8'2", was worth as much dead as alive.
Horse Trading
with Sir John A. - Fur trader Jean-Louis Legare showed skill
and compassion during the Riel and Sitting Bull affairs.
Wide Mouth
Mason - A Saskatoon band gains momentum opening for the Stones.
Ten Years After
- Former Saskatchewan Roughrider place-kicker Dave Ridgway looks
back at the boot that won the 1989 Grey Cup.
Etching
Ivory - David Goldsmith uses woolly mammoth tusk in his scrimshaw
because it's plentiful, and its use doesn't threaten wildlife.
Master
of Willow - Jim Steadman is the best bent-willow furniture maker
in Canada.
Bottled
Combines - Preeceville's Don Paterson builds combines in bottles.
For a retired farmer, the subject matter is more appropriate than ships. Just ask the boys down on coffee row.
G'day
Eh? - Here's an Aussie with one heck of a great outlook on life.
The
Infamous Sam Kelley - To the gentle burghers of Debden, near Prince Albert, Sam Kelly was
just another homesteader. But down in the Big Muddy, Kelley was known as the notorious outlaw Red Nelson.
Bill Barry
- Bitulithic, a long-ago quarry operation located near Aylesbury,
provided rock for roadways across the Prairies.
Bill Barry
- People places expert Bill Barry looks at the life of Karl Lorch, the man who
invented the 'snowplane'.
Jordan
Cook - This young blues guitarist from Saskatoon is getting
the attention Maclean's Magazine says he deserves. Attention from
people like B.B. King, for instance.
Bill
Barry - Bill discovers a new and fascinating tale about the
origins of the name Bredenbury, a town near Yorkton.
To the Top - Saskatchewan's
Denise Martin is the first Canadian woman to visit the North Pole. And she got
there on skis.
Saskatchewan's Own 2 - From business,
the arts, comedy, science, sport and more, here are another 25 Saskatchewan folks who
made their mark.
Bill Barry - British poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson's
favorite nephew Bertram spent much of his short life on the Prairies, including a stint
as a stage driver in Moosomin.
Bill Barry - Bill pays tribute to Corky Jones,
a "bone hound" whose discoveries laid the foundation for dinosaur research and tourism in southern Saskatchewan.
Bill Barry
- Why did an aristocractic Englishman, with business interests from Sacramento to
Montreal, chose to live near Moosomin, Saskatchewan?.
Place and Pottery - Potter Mel Bolen's place is in Saskatchewan. And he's likely going to give it away to a young potter in a few years.
Bill Barry - Bill's "tales from the hills west of Moose Jaw" include the story of Patrick "Paddy" Doyle, the last surviving member of the North West Mounted Police.
Hero for Hire - Victoria Cross hero and surgeon Campbell Mellis Douglas played a curious role in the North West Resistance of 1885.
Saskatchewan's Own 3 - Joni Mitchell isn't the only Saskatchewan woman to score a million seller on the pop charts. Read the third instalment in our series about accomplished Saskatchewan folks.
Comet Tale - Saskatchewan resident Vance Petriew staked his claim on a piece of the Heavens with his 2001 discovery of Comet Petriew.
Winging It - The life of a Mountie stationed in northern Saskatchewan in the early 1950s could get pretty interesting, especially when bush pilot "Lefty" McLeod was around.
Funny Guy - Saskatchewan born comic Brent Butt is flying high with his half-our sit-com Corner Gas, on CTV. It's prairie humour with wide appeal.
The Adamites - Here's another Bill Barry tale about fire-and-brimstone preachers from the U.S. who were decidely wrong in their belief Saskatchewan's Doukhobors were their soulmates.
Place and Person - Sure, we are what we eat. But we're also tightly bound to—and a part of—our place.
Parks - Natural and
Historic |
Prince Albert National
Park - Saskatchewan's first national park was home
to the late naturalist and writer Grey Owl.
Fort Walsh -
This historic fort in the Cypress Hills area of what's now southwest Saskatchewan was where the newly-formed North-West Mounted Police established their presence. They came to halt the whiskey trade and earn the trust of Indians.
Lodgepole
Legacy - Beautiful, bountiful land and a temperate climate have attracted visitors to the region now known as Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park for thousands of years.
Meadow Lake
- Twenty-five clear lakes and plenty of campgrounds and resorts
make this one of the province's most popular provincial parks.
Majestic Madge
- Duck Mountain Provincial Park, featuring beautiful Madge Lake,
is a great spot for golfers and campers.
Greenwater Park
- The kids will love the great beach and wonderful playgrounds in
this provincial park. You will too.
Narrow Hills
- This rugged, rolling, near-wilderness park offers a straight-up
outdoor experience for backpackers, trout anglers and campers. Interesting glacial effects and a nice
little beach, too.
Makwa Lake
Park - A compact, off-the-beaten-path provincial park featuring
five lakes, three beaches, three campgrounds and a pretty nine-hole
golf course.
Batoche - This
national historic site commemorates the Metis struggle for rights and recognition
and how in 1885 it led to the Battle of Batoche.
Trading in Fur
- A visit to Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park is a journey
back to the days when the fur-trade ruled the North West.
Douglas Park
- Named after the man who created North America's first publicly funded health-care system, this park features an enormous man-man lake, endless beaches
and a sand dune area that's great for exploring.
La Ronge - Saskatchewan's
largest park encompasses thousands of lakes, islands and streams
in the rugged grandeur of the Canadian Shield.
Candles
on the Lake - Beautiful sandy beaches, forests flush with wildlife
and a legend about lights on the lake are some of Candle's inviting
charms.
Moose
Mountain Park - It was a popular vacation spot before Saskatchewan
was a province. 'Kenosee' has a long tradition of summer fun.
Battlefords
Park - Here's great camping in a recreational park noted for
boating, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach volleyball, great sunsets
and a beautiful golf course.
Fort
Battleford - Some of the most dramatic events associated with
the uprising of 1885 occurred in Battleford and the surrounding
region. This national historic site puts them into context.
Grasslands National Park - A mix of uplands,
badlands and big skies, Grasslands preserves the plants, birds, animals and
cultural resources of the untamed prairie.
Prairie Gentry - Cannington Manor was a fascinating but unsuccessful effort to launch a Victorian community on the prairies of what's now Saskatchewan.
Wild Woods - Clarence-Steepbank Lakes Provincial Wilderness Park is the most accessible wilderness park in Saskatchewan. That hasn't spoiled the experience.
True Gems - Jade, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire and Pearl lakes glitter under the sun in a quiet corner of Narrow Hills Provincial Park. The tiny, deep and tightly-grouped Gem Lakes offer great hiking and, apparently, pretty decent trout fishing, too.
Baker's Coulee - The Red Coat Trail in southwest Saskatchewan cuts through arid countryside between Shaunavon and Eastend. But 10 minutes north of the road lies one of the prettiest regional parks in Saskatchewan, and memories of the extraordinary man who developed it.
Top 10 Beach - The beach at Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park is rated one of the top 10 in Canada. It's no wonder.
Magnetic North - Northern Saskatchewan seldom fails to delight and surprise. That's why places like Lac la Ronge Provincial Park tug us back again and again.
The Fish
Aren't Talkin' - Indian legend tells of a mean-spirited beast
in Turtle Lake. . .
Men in Red
- The RCMP Centennial Museum in Regina illustrates the storied history
of the force.
Sunset Ceremony
- A photo essay on the RCMP Sunset Retreat Ceremony.
The Loons
of Anglin Lake - The highest density of loons in North America are found at a beautiful lake on the southern edge of Saskatchewan's boreal forest.
Sand, Wind
and Time - The Great Sand Hills region is one of the most surprising
and delightful places in Saskatchewan.
August@Home
- Vancouver journalist Gordon McIntyre reflects on his home province
of Saskatchewan.
Nature's
Itinerary - The Kleins aimed to explore the famous song-bird
habitat of Dore Lake. But Nature intervened.
T.rex Plus -
The marquee attraction at Eastend's new dinosaur centre is "Scotty" the T.rex. But there's plenty more to see and do at the T.rex Discovery Centre.
A Moment in
Time - Fossilized dinosaur dung sheds new light on T-rex and
his environment.
Riskan Hope - Riskan Hope farm is a familiar
site to people travelling from Regina to Saskatoon. Far less familiar is its congenial history.
Secret
Sands - The intriguing but fragile Nipekamew Sand Cliffs could not withstand heavy publicity.
Mayfair
Hardware - It's the place to go when you can find it anywhere
else. But it's also a place to go when you're not sure what you're looking
for.
Dief
Centre - From scale model cars to Magna Carta, there's always
something new at The Diefenbaker Canada Centre.
Outlaw
Rule - The Early Days in the Canadian West weren't nearly as
tame as some suggest.
The
Badlands - Canyons, buttes, vultures, cacti, cowboys, Indians,
outlaws and Mounties. The Big Muddy is an intriguing place.
St.
Victor Petroglyphs - These rock carvings near Assiniboia may
hold clues to some of the earliest residents of the northern
plains.
Yesterday
Tomorrow - Beautiful surroundings, a lively cultural scene and
an absorbing history make The Battlefords popular with tourists.
And history could make the area much more popular in the future.
Our
Beach - Southeast Saskatchewan's Good Spirit Lake features one
of the "child friendliest" beaches in the province. It's become
a favorite for Paul Yanko and his family.
New
Digs - The Tunnels of Moose Jaw is a captivating, interactive, subterraneous
journey through the underworld of Moose Jaw in the Roaring Twenties.
Engaging
History - Story, legend and history come together in Moose Jaw
to provide great raw material for a tourism industry.
Robertson's - Visitors to La Ronge
should not miss the opportunity to drop in to this one-of-a-kind store. Say "Hi!" to
the trappers.
Good Time - Wilkie's Antique Clocks, in
Saskatoon, is a good place to explore the ingenuity and craftsmanship of precision
clock making.
Duck Lake's Outdoor Gallery - Colorful murals illustrating historic events,
characters and landmarks adorn walls at a dozen locations in this small community just north of Saskatoon.
Spa Splendor - Book ahead of time, well ahead of time, if you wish to experience
Moose Jaw's extraordinarily popular Temple Gardens Mineral Spa on a weekend.
Dog Town - Saskatchewan is the only place in Canada
to observe the fascinating animal community known as the prairie dog town.
A Wheat Museum - Hepburn's old Pool elevator has won a new lease on life. It's now the Hepburn Museum of Wheat.
Red Serge Plus - Fort Qu'Appelle's rich history of fur trading and Mounties is well represented in artifacts at the local museum. But the real gems are found among the other stuff.
Valley of Legend - The setting for The Legend of the Qu'Appelle Valley,
by the late Metis poet E. Pauline Johnson, today is cottage country and one of the most popular, four-season recreation
spots in Saskatchewan.
Baker's Coulee - The Red Coat Trail in southwest Saskatchewan cuts through arid countryside between Shaunavon and Eastend. But 10 minutes north of the road lies one of the prettiest regional parks in Saskatchewan, and memories of the extraordinary man who developed it.
Fit for a River - Canoeing expert Laurel Archer has written a book reviewing 15 northern Saskatchewan river journeys, giving the would-be canoe tripper the opportunity to choose one that fits her skills and abilties.
Shumi and Rumely - The Western Development Museum's "Heritage Farm & Village" branch in North Battleford offers a comprehensive view of our rural past, with a few surprises.
Luck and Legacy - The building housing Casino Regina has a fascinating history.
Chitek Repose - With paved roads almost all the way there, nice beaches, good fishing, and lots of other lakes nearby, it's no wonder Chitek Lake is becoming a popular spot.
Danceland Dig - This classy old dancehall located on the shores of mineral-rich Manitou Lake has echoed the sounds of music and laughter for many decades and it's still going strong.
Wanuskewin:
Seeking Peace of Mind - A world-renowned celebration of Northern
Plains Indian culture, near Saskatoon.
Turkey
and Tobacco - 'Thanksgiving' can fall on any day of the year
for traditional First Nations people.
Endangered
Stones - The revered and mysterious medicine wheels of the Northern
plains are in jeopardy.
Powwow Drums
- World-champion Red Bull is one of the best aboriginal drum groups
in the world.
Visions
on Rock - The aboriginal rock paintings of the Churchill River
may represent spiritual 'vision quests'.
Plains Indian
City - The area that's now Saskatoon has been inhabited for
6,000 years. And one archaeologist says it's time the city reflected
that fact.
Culture and Spirit - Medicine woman, educator and
an expert on Woodland Cree culture, Sally Milne is also an artist who makes
exquisite birch bark bitings.
Nature's Guardians - Traditional Woodland
Cree culture tells of elfin beings who protect Mother Earth and disseminate information
about herbal medicines.
Poundmaker - He was on course to become the principle leader
of the Plains Cree until a questionable conviction landed him in prison, and eventually killed him.
Playing Poundmaker - It's difficult to imagine how anyone
could bring more to the role of Cree Chief Poundmaker than Saskatoon actor Tyrone Tootoosis.
Mistaseni Rock - Before dams on the South Saskatchewan and Qu'Appelle rivers created one of the most popular recreational spots in Saskatchewan, the Lake Diefenbaker area was home to a large rock held sacred by First Nations peoples.
Potpourri - Ghost
Hunts, Wagon Treks, Whooping Cranes. |
Harvesting
Nostalgia - An old-fashioned threshing bee grows in popularity.
The St. Louis
Ghost Train - A phantom light on an abandoned railway track
is one of Saskatchewan's most enduring mysteries.
Family
Ghost Hunt - A late-night stakeout in ghost train territory.
Trail
Ride to Yesterday - The annual Heritage Wagon Trek attracts
hundreds to a re-creation of an old, cross-country mail ride.
Look,
it's something Vertical! -- You've seen 'em on calendars and
TV news reports. But do you know how a grain elevator actually works?
Crane Spotting
- Saskatchewan is the best place in the world to observe the rare and elegant
whooping crane during its southern migration.
Whoopers -
An endangered species makes headway, but a new, wild flock would
be welcome insurance.
Waterworks
- Join Saskatoon writer Sarath Peiris for an amusing tale about
a borrowed boat and wet pants.
Waterworks
II - One year later, the borrowed boat breaks free of its moorings under
cover of darkness.
Harvest Time
- A city boy tries his hand at combining while the Rolling Stones
sing Jumpin' Jack Flash on the radio.
Mush! - Let mushers Susan Carr and Bradley Muir take you on
a thrilling and emotional dog-sledding marathon from Prince Albert
to La Ronge, and back again.
Vanishing
Owls - Canada's burrowing owls are in steep decline in spite
of efforts by environmentally-friendly farmers.
P.A. Has Real
Thing - Classic Coke in the classic glass bottle: only in Saskatchewan.
High Tributes
- Aerial photographer Doug Chisholm creates unique tributes to Saskatchewan's
war dead using images of the northern lakes and islands named after them.
Duck
Derby - The success of the annual Lumsden Duck Derby lies in
allowing a great idea to evolve.
Circle
Central - Saskatchewan is the national hot spot for crop circles. What's going on out in those wheat fields?
Ghost
Toast? - Is the famous phantom of the Moose Head Inn really
gone for good?
Up!
- Clear skies and a widely dispersed population make Saskatchewan
a great place for stargazers.
Run Long - Running with a team of huskies
through Saskatchewan's boreal forest is an experience quite unlike any other.
Unassuming Relevance - We can
learn much about a place from its cemeteries, says Regina writer Claude-Jean Harel.
3D Auction - People interacting with people, in person, is why the country auction will never be replaced by ebay.
Saskatchewan Birds - It's only fitting that the province that gave North America its first bird sanctuary has its very own bird book (book review of Saskatchewan Birds).
A Better Birdhouse -- Ron Bittner's goal in life is to design the best bluebird birdhouse in the world. And he's not alone.
Erratics Rock - Large boulders strewn across the prairies by glaciers may harbour a wealth of human and natural history.
Drumlin Drive - A road map illustrating the origin and nature of Saskatchewan's plains, valleys, craters, highlands and bedrock formations is now available to the public.
Images of Saskatchewan - Just that.
Blooming Wild - How to identify the beautiful wildflowers growing all across Saskatchewan.
Sask-Factoids - Bite-size facts about the only province in Canada that's shaped like an isosceles trapezoid.
Legacy of Stone - It's estimated 500 to 1,000 fieldstone buildings once stood in Saskatchewan. Join us on a tour of noteworthy ones still standing.
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