Here’s an anomoly in small village Saskatchewan. Curling is back in Conquest! Kudos to what undoubtedly has to be a dedicated and hard-working group of
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!
Fred Sasakamoose Receives Order of Canada
The first indigenous player in the NHL. Read story here: https://globalnews.ca/news/3938972/edmonton-ceremony-honours-order-of-canada-appointment-for-fred-sasakamoose-first-indigenous-nhl-player/?utm_source=GlobalSaskatoon&utm_medium=Facebook
The Great Johnny Bower Passes
Hockey fan or not, it is hard to imagine NOT having heard of Johnny Bower, especially if you’re from Saskatchewan. Read story here: http://thestarphoenix.com/sports/hockey/nhl/it-was-quite-a-life-for-johnny-bower-the-kid-from-prince-albert?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#link_time=1514404917
The Battle of Eccles Hill
Members of Canadian Militia stand over a dead Fenian soldier 1870 The Fenian Brotherhood, a U.S. arm of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, was active from
1000 Canadians Receive France’s Highest Honour
Just before Christmas in 2015, ninety-five year old Ken Duffield finally received recognition from France for his actions on D-Day. Read about it here: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/1000-canadian-wwii-veterans-finally-receive-frances-highest-honour/ar-BBnQYX6
Canadian Geographic Honours Sask Photographer for Bucket List Shot
Congratulations to Ryan Wunsch! Read about it here: http://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/canadian-geographic-honours-leader-sask-photographer-for-lightning-shot/wcm/60e5b155-630a-49d3-b40c-3b13fbcb871a To see more of Ryan’s work, or to purchase photos, visit ‘Meanwhile in Saskatchewan’ on the
The Prairie Fiddler 