Dr. Ruby I. Larson passed away in 2011 at the age of 96. To us, she was just Aunt Ruby, a fun-loving family matriarch who
Author: Glen C. Larson
I grew up in rural Saskatchewan, farmed for a good part of my life and currently live in Saskatoon. I'm a recreational writer, having now released three books.
Somewhere along the way, I became a violin enthusiast and, as well as learning to play, I'm doing some finishing, rebuilding, repair and resale. Look up my contact info and drop me a line. I can talk violins all day!
High Altar in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher
Stepping a bit (okay, a lot) outside the stated mission of my blog. I found this article fascinating. The altar represents the religious struggles of
The Guy Vanderhaeghe ‘Western’ Trilogy
If ever there was an intiguing, educational set of Canadian historical novels, this has to be it. Beginning with The Englishman’s Boy (1996), then The
The Newton Boys, Saskatchewan and the 1922 Robberies
H/T Aust’s General Store Southeastern Saskatchewan saw a flurry of bank robberies around 1922. For the story, watch this twelve minute video:
Lucky Lake Veteran Is Canada’s Newest Centenarian
Donald Couch of Lucky Lake is Canada’s newest centenarian after reaching 100 years of age last weekend, and his birthday party included a fly-by performed
More Than A Century of Black History in Saskatchewan
Around 1910, 40 black people emigrated from Oklahoma and settled in the Eldon district north of Maidstone, Saskatchewan. Like everyone else at the time, they
The Prairie Fiddler 